Kingdom Of God Flashcards

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What are the stations of the cross?

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A series of 14 images that remind Catholics of the events that happened during Jesus’ crucifixion.

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What is Mission?

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Where Christian’s travel to an area to provide aid.

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What is Evangelism?

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Preaching the Gospel to convert people to christianity.

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What is the Kingdom of God?

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The idea of God’s authority and rule, and is seen among those who follow Jesus.

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What is the Apostolic Succession?

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The idea that the Pope and Bishops are successors to the twelve apostles.

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What does Pilgrimage mean?

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It is a journey that has a spiritual purpose, where the destination may be a sacred religious place.

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What is the Magnificat?

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A prayer that Mary said after she became pregnant with Jesus and visited her cousin.

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What are Kingdom values?

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God’s values which convey the character Kingdom of people who should have and what should be important to us.

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What is Pontifical?

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The Church is this because the Pope has the highest authority.

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What is Conciliar?

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The Church is this because it makes important decisions through councils.

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What is a council?

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A meeting with the Bishops to discuss issues that affect the whole church.

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What does ordained mean?

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Someone being set apart to be a minister.

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What is the Lords prayer?

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The prayer that Jesus taught to his disciples, it gives the idea of what is required for God’s kingdom to grow on Earth.

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What is a Bascilica?

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A large church that is not a cathedral.

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What is a Dramatised prayer?

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It helps a person feel more involved in the meaning of the prayer.

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What are four stations of the cross?

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-Jesus is condemned to death
-Jesus falls for the first time
-Jesus falls for the third time
-Jesus is nailed to the cross

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How are the Stations of the Cross used as pilgrimage today?

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-They walk the Stations, reflect on a short reading about the event shown, say a prayer at each one which is a form of dramatised prayer.

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Why are the stations of the Cross used as pilgrimage today?

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-It is a way to accompany Jesus on his last journey.
-A way to share in Jesus’ sufferings as a sign of gratitude.

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What are four important Catholic Pilgrimage sites?

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-Lourdes
-Rome
-Walsingham
-Jerusalem

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Why is Lourdes important?

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-It is a town in France where a young girl saw visions of Mary, who told her to dig into the ground and when she did a spring appeared.
-The water of the spring is believed to have healing powers.

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Why do Catholics visit Lourdes?

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-To be healed physically or spiritually by the waters.
-To feel stronger and more at peace in body and mind.

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Why is Rome important?

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-It is the centre of Catholic faith.
-It is where the current Pope lives.

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Why do Catholics visit Rome?

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-To show their commitment to the Catholic Church and their unity with the Pope and all catholics.

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Why is Walsingman important?

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-It is viewed as the Catholic shrine for England.
-It is a village where a noblewoman had visions of the house Mary lived in and rebuilt it.

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Why do Catholics visit Walsingham?
-To spend time with and prayer with other Catholics. -Make themselves more aware of their place in the Church.
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Why is Jerusalem important?
-It is the city where Jesus died.
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Why do Catholics visit Jerusalem?
-To share in Jesus' life and suffering. -To renew their faith and commitment to Jesus.
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What is the Kingdom of God?
-It began when Jesus was born -Establish through Jesus' resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit. -It is extended by Christians who spread the Kingdom of God on Earth. -Will be completed at the end of time when all people will enjoy the happiness of heaven.
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What is a summary of the meaning of the Lord's prayer?
'Our Father, who art in heaven'-Jesus wants people to call God 'Father' and have a relationship with him. 'Thy Kingdom come'-A prayer for God's kingdom to come, for people to accept the rule of God in their heart. 'Forgive us our trespasses'-Forgiveness is important part of helping people become closer with God, to help spread God's kingdom people need to show forgiveness to others and accept God's for their sins. 'Deliver us from Evil'-Prayer to resist temptation of sin.
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Whats is a catholic attitude towards Mission?
-Idea of Mission is to show God's love through doing good actions -Missionaries hope that actions which express God's love and forgiveness will influence others to do the same.
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What is an example of this in a film?
-In Les Miserables, a thief steals silver from a Bishop, the Bishop stops the police from arresting him and urges Valjean to do something good and he uses the money to set up a factory to create jobs.
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What is another catholic attitude towards mission or evangelism?
-Missionaries an evangelists are guided by the teachings of Jesus -Showing love, kindness, forgiveness are sometimes more important than following the rules.
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What is an example of this in a film?
-In Les Miserables, Valjean's jailer does not arrest Valjean after he saves his life. -Valjean's kindness saved him from going back to jail.
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What is another Catholic attitude towards mission or evangelism?
-They both require total commitment to God. -They may face hardships but should continue to do good and sometimes it may involve ignoring demand of the Church.
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What is an example of this in a film?
-In The Mission, European Priests were doing missionary work in South America. -When the Native people were attacked by slave traders, the Priests helped to defend them despite the Bishops orders.
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What is the order of hierarchy of the Catholic Church?
-The Pope -The Cardinals -The Bishops -Priests -Deacons -Lay people
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Who is the Pope?
-The head of the church. -All authority of the Church lies with him.
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What do the Cardinals do?
-They are appointed by the Pope and elect his successor.
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Who are the Bishops?
-Successors of the Apostles, are each responsible for a diocese.
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Who are the Priests?
-They are responsible for an area of the Church called a parish. -Administer the sacraments and preach the word of God.
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Who are the Deacons?
They preach the word of God and assist the Priests.
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Who are the Lay people?
Non-ordained member of the Church
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What are four documents that the Second Vatican council produced?
-Dei verbum (the word of God). -Sacrosanctum Concilium (on the Sacred Liturgy). -Lumen Gnetium (On the Church). -Gaudium et Spes (The Church in the Modern world).
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What is Dei Verbum?
-Deals with the importance of the Bible. -Stresses that the Bible should be taken seriously as the Word of God.
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What is the Sacrosanctum Concilium?
-Deals with the Liturgy and Church services -Emphasises that people should be able to take a full part in worshipping God. -Allows Catholics to hear Mass in their language.
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What does Lumen Gnetium deal with?
-Deals with the nature and structure of the Church. -Stresses that all members of the Church have important roles.
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What does Gaudium et Spes deal with?
-Deals with issues related to modern society. -Stresses the Church should not be separate from modern society and should help people live in the modern world.
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What are Kingdom values?
They are the values that God wants people to show in their life.
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What are four Kingdom values?
-Mercy -Love -A desire for peace -A wish to serve God
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How does Mary shows Humility in the prayer the Magnificat?
-Mary recognises she is only special because of what God has done for her. -"He has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant."
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How does Mary praise God's greatness in the Magnificat?
-She is aware that God has shown his love for everyone by doing great things for her and humanity. -Her whole prayer praises God for this. -"The mighty one has done great things for me."
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How does Mary show her acceptance of God's will in the Magnificat?
-She willingly accepted the role of Mother of Jesus. -Her praise of God in the prayer confirms her readiness to follow God's will.
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How does Mary show her trust in God in the Magnificat?
-When Mary said this prayer, she as a pregnant, unmarried teenager who could have been killed for adultery. -But she trusted God to protect her -The prayer shows her belief that God will help people who are weak and poor just like her.
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Why is the Magnificat controversial?
-Some people think it could inspire the poor and weak to rise up against their governments as a means of spreading the Kingdom of God.
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Why do the Magisterium have authority?
-Because the Bishops and the Pope are successors to the Apostles. -The authority of the Apostles has been passed down through the generations of Bishops.
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What are the four marks of the Church?
-One -Catholic -Holy -Apostolic
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What does the mark of the Church 'One' mean?
-The Church is one united body. -While it is made up of many churches it is part of the One church.
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What does the mark of the church 'Catholic' mean?
-Word Catholic means worldwide -The beliefs of the Church are universal
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What does the mark of the Church 'Holy' mean?
-The presence of God makes the Church holy -All christians and the church are guided by the Holy spirit.
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What does the mark of the church 'Apostolic' mean?
-The Church's teachings are built on the teachings of the 12 Apostles -The successors to the Apostles guide the Church today.
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How does the sign of the Kingdom Justice help people?
-Teaches that christians should live in a way that respects the rights of others, should take action to help change the systems in the world that allow injustice. -Justice ensures all people have access to basic human rights, respects the dignity of every person, treats all people fairly and equally.
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How does the sign of the kingdom Reconciliation help people?
-Breaks down the barriers that exist between people, helps peace and justice to spread. -Reconciliation restores damaged relationships, relies on acceptance and empathy and requires people to learn from the past.
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How does the sign of kingdom peace help others?
-Teaches Christians should support all efforts to establish peace, included supporting organisations that work for this, Christians believe this will lead to the peace of God's kingdom being experienced on Earth. -Peace is a state of total trust and unity between people, removal of tensions caused by suspicion, requires people to accept the rights of every individual.
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What is the Kingdom of God?
The perfect Kingdom which requires Peace, Justice and reconciliation.
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What are two ways Pope Francis has shown the sign of the kingdom Justice?
-When he became ArchBishop he increased number of priests working among the poor. -He criticises economic policies that lead to inequality and exploitation.
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What are two ways Pope Francis has shown the sign of the kingdom Reconciliation?
-Every Maundy Thursday he goes to a local prison a d washes the feet of 12 prisoners. -He has visited areas of tension to try and help restore harmony.
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What are two ways Pope Francis has shown the sign of the kingdom Peace?
-He played a major role in restoring relations between Cuba and the USA. -He brings together leaders of countries that have been at war with each other and uses his public addresses to pray for peace.
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How is the Church Conciliar?
-Councils are sometimes held to make important decisions, they help the Pope to discuss difficult issues with other members of the Church. -They influence the teachings of the Church.
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How is the church Pontifical?
-The Pope is the leader and has the highest authority, he is the representative of Christ on Earth because the authority of Jesus has been passed down over generations from Peter. -Decisions of the council have no authority until they are approved by the Pope.
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What does Gaudium et spes 21 teach about Catholic social teachings?
-The church is against economic exploitation and a culture of greed, as it leads to inequality and suffering.
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What does Evangelii Gaudium 53 teach about catholic social teachings?
-The church teaches that Catholics should do what they can to help support the poorest and weakest members of society. -"Today we have to say 'though shalt not' to an economy of exclusion and inequality."
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How does Saint Vincent de Paul society (SVP) help make a difference?
-Members visit people in need wherever they are and offer support, friendship and advice. -Help individuals with practical needs by helping with the shopping or chores in the house.
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How does CAFOD help make a difference?
-Provides emergency aid in places where natural disasters have ruined lives and victims of war by helping to rebuild their lives. -Challenges the laws that hurt those living in poverty by campaigning against these policies.
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What does celibacy mean?
-A promise not to marry or have sex.
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What are the three christian vocations?
-Priesthood -Family life -Religious life
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How do people in Priesthood act out the Kingdom of values?
-Take a promise of celibacy. -They commit themselves, body and soul to God. -Always free to help others. -Take a promise of obedience to their Bishop.
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How do people in Family life act out the Kingdom values?
-Love is the most important thing that unites people together. -Catholic parents try to show their Kingdom values and aim to teach their children Kingdom Values and by doing so help to spread the kingdom of God on Earth.
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How do people in Religious life act out the Kingdom values?
-Monks and nuns commit themselves to God by living in small religious communities -Take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to show they have committed to God's values. -Live simple lives, dedicated to prayer and serving others. -Start and end each day with prayer.