Kingdom Of God Flashcards
What is Pilgrimage? + examples
- a sacred journey that Christians will take throughout their lives
- jerusalem (following literal footsteps of jesus)
- rome (centre of the Catholic faith - apostled preached here, St peter crucified here upside down)
- lourdes (st bernadette had her visions here of the immaculate conception)
Pilgrimage quote
- “Christians, o p t t h c, s s a t o t t w a b.” - Gaudium et Spes 57
“Christians, on pilgrimage towards the heavenly city, should seek and think of these things which are above.”
What is the Magnificat? Luke 1:26-55
- the magnificat is a prayer that Mary says to celebrate God and all he has done for her.
- the prayer details how God has fulfilled the promises made to Israel and Mary’s trust and acceptance in God.
Mary is considered to be the p____ d_______.
Perfect disciple.
Four marks of the church
- One - the Church is one and all the churches and dioceses are seen to be one Body of Christ.
- Holy - we are prone to sin but are made holy through baptism and guidance by the holy spirit.
- Catholic - literally means ‘related to the whole’; the teachings/messages of the Church are held by Catholics (and put into practice) around the world.
- Apostolic - the teachings today are founded on the messages the 12 apostles preached after Jesus’ ascenscion.
Four marks of church quote!
- Youcat 132: “The C i n h b o its m b b G i a w i t C”
Youcat 132: “The Church is not holy because od its members but because God is at work in the Church”
St. Vincent de Paul
- international society that works with local communities - help those in need in homes, hospitals, prisons
Charity/help quote:
John 13: 1-15 : Jesus w t f o o.
John 13: 1-15: Jesus washed the feet of others (we should carry this message on and help one another)