Kingdom of God Flashcards
What is the Kingdom of God?
God’s authority or rule (not a place)
When did the Kingdom of God begin?
When Jesus was born
When was the Kingdom of God established?
Through Jesus’s ressurection and the coming of the Holy Spirit
How is the Kingdom of God extended?
It is spread by Christians
When will the Kingdom of God be completed?
At the end of time (heaven)
What are the Kingdom Values?
Standards of living that God wants people to follow
What are examples of the Kingdom Values?
1) Obedience to God
2) Humility
3) Serving God
4) Peace
5) Love
6) Forgiveness
What is a vocation?
Call from God for a particular role in life
What are the three vocational roles for Catholics?
- Priesthood
- Family life
- Religious life (monks and nuns)
How does Priesthood show Kingdom values?
- Promise of celibacy
- Serving others
- Promise of obedience
How are Kingdom values shown in Family Life?
- Love unites a family
- Parents teach values that spread the Kingdom
How are Kingdom Values shown in Religious life (Monks and nuns)?
- lives are focused around prayer
- vow of poverty
- chastity and obedience
- serve others and live peaceful, simple lives
How are Christians encouraged to help the Kingdom of God grow?
By contributing to justice, peace and reconciliation
What is reconcilliation?
Breaking down barriers that exist between people (it helps peace and justice spread)
How does Pope Francis show Justice?
- he encourages people to live more simply
- he speaks out against abuses of power