Life And Death Flashcards

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What is Vatican 11

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The second Vatican council
The Most recent meeting of the general council of the Catholic Church (pope and bishops) in 1960s
Type of extraordinary magisterium conciliar

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What do Catholics believe about Vatican 11

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Shows Changes to church practises
Response to worlds significant change (2 world wars)
Address its relationship to the modern world and become more inclusive

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How does Vatican 2 change Christian’s lives today

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They look to the teachings of the magisterium in Vatican 2 documents to fully understand the message if god in modern day lives

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What is a quote for Vatican 2

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Throw open the windows of the church -pope John XXIII
Shows it is all inclusive to modern day people

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What are 2 Vatican 2 documents

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Der verbum and sacrosanctum concilium

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What does der verbum teach

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Means the word of god
Bible reading wasn’t a big part of life before Vatican 2

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How does der verbum change Christian’s lives today

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They are encouraged to use the bible as a focus in prayer

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What is a quote for der verbum

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I am the way the truth and the life - gospels
Shows that god should lead us in life therefore we should use the bible as it is the word of god

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What does sacrosantum concilium teach

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Means ‘worship’
Before the document the mass was said in Latin now it’s said in the language of the local area so people can understand

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What is a quote for sacrosanctum concilium

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Throw open the windows of the church - pope john XXIII
Shows that the church is being inclusive by allowing other people to understand the masses therefore expanding the Christian faith

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What is prayer

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Prayer allows people to communicate to god usually through words

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What is a formulaic prayer

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Prayer that are written down and not changed through the church’s history

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Example of a formulaic prayer

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The Lord’s Prayer given by Jesus to the disciples when they asked how they should pray

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Quote for a formulaic prayer

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Our father who art in heaven - Lord’s Prayer
Shows that we are praying to god and it is used in mass and lots of times when Christian’s pray

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What is a extempore prayer

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Said in the moment to match an individuals ideas or feelings

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Disadvantages of formulaic prayers

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The words might not have a meaning to you and are just words to recite

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How does prayer change Christian’s lives today

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Catholics say the Lord’s Prayer to follow Jesus teachings as it is seen as the best way to pray humbly
Catholics pray for deceased loved ones as a sign of respect and love to keep theirmemory alive
Catholics pray to strengthen their relationship with god and thank god for the things they have been blessed with in life

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What does ACTS stand for

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Adoration - praising god
Confession - saying sorry for sinning
Thanksgiving - thanking god
Supplication - asking for something

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What do Catholics believe about praying for the dead

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It is the most important action for someone that has passed away so their soul can pass through purgatory quicker to reach heaven with god
Prayers unite members of the church who are living and dead to each other and god
They celebrate All Souls’ Day on the second of November for those who have died and not yet reached heaven

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Quote for praying for the dead

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Eternal rest grant upon them o lord - eternal rest prayer
Praying for their souls to reach heaven to be able to rest with god for eternity

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How does praying for the dead change Catholics lives today

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They attend memorial masses for loved ones to offer prayers for their souls in hope they are in peace with god

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What are masses for the dead

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Special church services where Catholics pray for those who have died

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What do Catholics believe about masses for the dead

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The prayers help the souls of the dead people especially those who are in purgatory to reach heaven
They help Christian’s living and dead to connect together and with god

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What is a quote for masses for the dead

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Grant the eternal rest - eternal rest prayer
Shows that Christian’s pray for them to be in peace with god therefore they are praying for them to get through purgatory quicker to be with god

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How does masses for the dead change Christian’s lives today
They give them hope and comfort their loved ones are being prayed for Gives sense of community spirit as the community comes together in prayer which strengthens the feeling of being part of a larger group and united Can deepen a persons faith and understanding of life after death with god
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What is the sarcophagi
Large stone coffin carved with scenes of the suffering and death of Jesus
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What do Christian’s believe about the sarcophagi
It shows belief of the resurrection and hope of an eternal life with god
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What are the two symbols of the sarcophagi
Crown of thorns - Jesus is given the crown of thorns The chi rho
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What does the crown of thorns on the sarcophagi mean and a quote
Soldier way of mocking Jesus calling him the king of Jews Crown is full of jewels to show Jesus true kingship as the son of god A crown of thorns - gospels
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What does the chi rho symbolise on the sarcophagi and a quote
Belief that Jesus is the Christ, the anointed one and the ancient symbol of resurrection He Is risen - gospels
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How does the sarcophagi change Christian’s lives today
Catholics look at carvings which gives them hope that they too will have an eternal life with god after they die They try to follow Jesus teachings to make sure they have a positive judgement and their souls can enter heaven
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What is the paschal candle
A large candle lit during church service like baptisms funerals and Easter
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What does Catholics believe about the paschal candle
It shows Jesus victory over death at the resurrection
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What are two features of the paschal candle
Alpha and omega Cross
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What do the alpha and omega show
The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet symbolise Christ at the beginning and end of all things as he created the earth and decides on judgement day whether you go to heaven to be with him eternally or hell
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What does the cross on the paschal candle show
Symbol of Christian faith because the crucifixion made the resurrection possible so we can live eternally with god. Christ’s death was the beginning of eternal life I am the resurrection - gospels
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How does the paschal candle change Christian’s lives today
It is lit by Catholics at funerals of relatives to show Jesus is the light in the dark and their loved ones soul is safe in the presence of god
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What do Catholics believe about music
It can help to communicate beliefs that are hard to explain They contain themes of resurrection and life in heaven
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What is music
Catholics sing hymns at mass
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What is faures requiem
A traditional song during Catholic funeral that reflects hopes that the person is at peace after they have died
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What is a quote for faures requim
He is risen - gospels Shows that Jesus rose for us so we could spend eternity with god
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How does music change Christian’s lives today
Catholics sing at mass and funerals to pray to god and unite the community Helps people feel their loved ones are in heaven with god and hope they’ll meet them again at the resurrection
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What are two things that happen at a funeral
Cross placed on coffin Paschal candle lit
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What does the paschal candle show at a funeral
Jesus is the light of the world and a sign of hope in the dark and the deceased loved one is safe in heaven with god and Jesus
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What does the cross placed on the coffin show
Through death and resurrection of Jesus people have the chance for eternal life with god
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What is a quote for Catholic funerals
I am the resurrection - gospels Jesus died and resurrected for us to be able to live wit( god for eternity
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How does a funeral service change a Catholics life today
Reminds people of the death and resurrection of Jesus so they can hope they will be reunited with their loved one again Gives the family an opportunity to remember their life and say goodbye and pray for their soul
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What are the two types of magisterium
Ordinary magisterium Extra ordinary magisterium
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What is the ordinary magisterium and a quote
Popes and bishops preach and write letters to their diocese Encourage faith and give instructions on issues that weren’t considered by bible writers Care for our common home- laudato si letter by pope Francis Showing we should care for our planet
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What are the two types of extraordinary magisterium
Conciliar Pontifical
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What is the extraordinary magisterium and a quote
Church responds to certain issues that are more important Throw open the windows of the church - pope John XXIII Vatican 2
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What is the extraordinary magisterium conciliar
Bishops sit in the general council to explore big issues in the church
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What is the extraordinary magisterium pontifical
Pope makes own declarations as he has authority to make final decisions
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What do humanists believe about funerals
No need to pray for dead as there are no funerals No soul to be raised Focus on the life of their person Not set format as it’s tailored to each family- favourite songs instead of hymns No belief in god or afterlife so no heaven
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Humanist quote for funerals
For the one life we live Shows we have one life so we should live it to the fullest and not focus on life after death
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What do Catholics believe about the magisterium
Helps them to understand the word of god Gives answers to modern day issues Jesus made Peter the first pope so the pope continues succession form Peter and the bishops from disciples Gives them connection to Jesus so have authority to teach others
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What is apostolic succession
Unbroken connection between bishops and pope with Jesus