Kingdom Of God Flashcards
Stations Of The Cross
A series of 14 ‘stations’ (often images, carvings or statues) that depict the Passion of Jesus from his condemnation by Pilate to the tomb. This is an example of popular piety used for prayer and devotion
Mission
The idea of missionary work, where Christians travel to an area to provide aid or education. Missionary work often includes an element of evangelism
Evangelism
Preaching the gospel (the good news about God) to convert people to the Christian faith
Kingdom of God
A society where God rules. A place where death is overcome. A place where diseases are cured
Apostolic Succession
Catholics believe the present Pope and bishops can trace their own appointment and ordination back to the first apostles
Pilgrimage
A journey that has religious or spiritual significance. The journey is usually taken to an important religious place
Magnificat
The Blessed Virgin Mary’s hymn of praise to the Lord
Kingdom Values
God’s values which convey the character Kingdom people should have and what should be important to us
Pontificial
Relating to the position or authority of the Pope (the leader of the Roman Catholic Church)
Conciliar
This involves all the Bishops of the Church being called together to form a council to discuss Church teachings and issues
Council
This involves all the Bishops of the Church being called together to form a council to discuss Church teachings and issues
Ordained
Ordination is the term used to refer to someone being set apart to be a minister
The Lords Prayer
The prayer that Jesus taught his disciples, when they asked him how they should pray
Basilica
A large church that is not a Cathedral
Dramatised prayer
A form of prayer that includes actions, like moving from one place to another or acting out the intention of the prayer
What does pilgrimage mean to Catholics? (Gaudium et Spes 57)
“Christians, on pilgrimage toward the heavenly city, should seek and think of these things which are above”
Why might going on Pilgrimage be important to Catholics?
- To be healed
- To deepen their connection with God
- An act of devotion expression of faith
- Seeking miracles for nealing (spiritual, physical,emotional)
- Learn about their religion → Jerusalm → Rome
- Meet similar peaple → Lourdes → Walsingham
- Spend time in prayer
- For forgiveness → Santiago de Compostella
What is the Kingdom of God also known as?
Kingdom of God is also known as the Reign of God, and this is when humanity act as God intended. Achieving the Kingdom of God is a gradual process
How many Stations are in the stations of the cross?
14
1st Station
Jesus is condemned to death
2nd Station
Jesus carries his cross
3rd Station
Jesus fall the first time
4th Station
Jesus meets his mother
5th Station
Simon of cyrene helps jesus to carry his cross