Kingdom of God Flashcards

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What is the Kingdom of God?

A

God’s authority or rule (not a place)

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When did the Kingdom of God begin?

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When Jesus was born

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When was the Kingdom of God established?

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Through Jesus’s ressurection and the coming of the Holy Spirit

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4
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How is the Kingdom of God extended?

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It is spread by Christians

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When will the Kingdom of God be completed?

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At the end of time (heaven)

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6
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What are the Kingdom Values?

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Standards of living that God wants people to follow

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What are examples of the Kingdom Values?

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1) Obedience to God
2) Humility
3) Serving God
4) Peace
5) Love
6) Forgiveness

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What is a vocation?

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Call from God for a particular role in life

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What are the three vocational roles for Catholics?

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  • Priesthood
  • Family life
  • Religious life (monks and nuns)
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How does Priesthood show Kingdom values?

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  • Promise of celibacy
  • Serving others
  • Promise of obedience
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How are Kingdom values shown in Family Life?

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  • Love unites a family
  • Parents teach values that spread the Kingdom
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How are Kingdom Values shown in Religious life (Monks and nuns)?

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  • lives are focused around prayer
  • vow of poverty
  • chastity and obedience
  • serve others and live peaceful, simple lives
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How are Christians encouraged to help the Kingdom of God grow?

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By contributing to justice, peace and reconciliation

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What is reconcilliation?

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Breaking down barriers that exist between people (it helps peace and justice spread)

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15
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How does Pope Francis show Justice?

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  • he encourages people to live more simply
  • he speaks out against abuses of power
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How does Pope Francis show Peace?

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  • he brings together leaders of countries at war (e.g.Israel/Palestine) to pray
  • he played a major role in restoring relations between USA & Cuba
17
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How does Pope Francis show Reconcilliation?

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every Maundy Thursday he washes the feet of 12 prisoners,(including those of other religions)

18
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What is a pilgrimage?

A

A journey with a spiritual purpose - often to a religious place

19
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What are 4 common Catholic Pilgirmage sites?

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  • Jerusalem
  • Rome
  • Lourdes (France)
  • Walsingham (Northfolk - England)
20
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What is another name for the Catholic Church based around Pilgrimage?

A

‘Pilgirm People of God’