Life And Death Ai Flashcards
What is the Magisterium?
Council of the Catholic Church made up of the Pope and the bishops, guided by the Holy Spirit.
What role does the Magisterium play for Catholics?
Helps Catholics to understand the Word of God and provides answers to modern-day issues.
Who was the first Pope of the Catholic Church?
Peter, one of Jesus’ disciples.
Who is the current Head of the Catholic Church?
Pope Francis.
What is Apostolic Succession?
The unbroken connection that the bishops and Pope have with Jesus’ disciples.
What did Jesus say to Peter regarding the church?
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church.”
What is Ordinary Magisterium?
Popes and bishops usually preach and write letters to the Laity to encourage faith and clarify points of faith.
What is an example of Ordinary Magisterium?
“Care for our common home” - Laudato Si by Pope Francis.
What is Extraordinary Magisterium?
The Church’s response to certain important issues beyond ordinary teaching.
What is an example of Extraordinary Magisterium?
“Throw open the windows of the Church” - Pope John XXIII - Vatican II.
What is Extraordinary Magisterium Conciliar?
An extraordinary form of Magisterium where bishops sit in a General Council to explore big issues.
What is Extraordinary Magisterium Pontifical?
When the Pope makes his own declarations, which are rare and usually follow consultation with bishops.
What is the Second Vatican Council also known as?
Vatican II.
What was the purpose of Vatican II?
To address the Church’s relationship to the modern world and to become more inclusive.
What is DER VERBUM ‘Word of God’?
A document encouraging Catholics to read the Bible and use it in prayer.
What significant change did SACROSANCTUM COUNCILIUM introduce?
Mass is now said in the local language rather than in Latin.
What does LUMEN GENTIUM ‘Light of the People’ promote?
Encourages Catholics to evangelize and spread the good news respectfully.
What does GAUDIUM ET SPES ‘Joy and Hope’ emphasize?
Belief in Christian unity and collaboration with other Christians.
Fill in the blank: The Magisterium is guided by the _______.
Holy Spirit.
True or False: Only Catholic Christians have the Magisterium as part of their religion.
True.
Fill in the blank: The teachings of the Magisterium help Catholics to fully understand the _______ of God.
message.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘Throw open the windows of the Church’?
It reflects the Church’s call for openness and modernization during Vatican II.
What was a key change regarding Bible reading after Vatican II?
Catholics are now encouraged to read the Bible regularly.
What is the definition of resurrection?
Raising of the body again after death.
Christians believe that Jesus resurrected and that all people will experience it at the end of time.
What does the Catholic Church teach about resurrection at the end of time?
The body will be raised and united with the soul, and final judgement will be made.
What is the final judgement?
The judgement by God of the whole human race at the end of time.
Which Gospel phrases support the belief in resurrection?
- ‘He is risen’
- ‘I am the resurrection’
What is 1 Corinthians 15 about?
A letter written by St Paul to an early Christian community to explain key Christian beliefs like the resurrection.
Why is the resurrection of Jesus central to Christianity?
If people reject belief in resurrection, they also reject the resurrection of Jesus.
What does St Paul question regarding Christians and their faith?
Why they would continue their faith facing severe punishments if the resurrection was untrue.
How do Catholics express gratitude for resurrection?
By praying to God, thanking Him for sending His Son Jesus for eternal life in Heaven.
What is eschatology?
A term used to describe religious ideas or beliefs about death, judgement, and the afterlife.
What do Catholic Christians believe about the body and soul?
Each human is made of the body and the soul, which together make one whole person.
What happens to the soul after death according to Catholic belief?
The soul will live on and go on to the afterlife.
What is Heaven?
Where souls spend eternity in the presence of God.
What is Hell?
The absence of God forever, often described as a place of torment.
What is Purgatory?
A place where some people who have sinned are purified in a cleansing fire before entering Heaven.
What evidence supports the existence of Purgatory?
‘It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work.’ - 1 Corinthians 3
What is the purpose of Purgatory?
To help people get back to God by cleansing their mistakes and errors.
What hope does Purgatory provide?
Hope that the final cleansing removes the effects of sin and prepares them for eternal life with God.
How do Catholics assist souls in Purgatory?
Through good works and prayer.
What do Catholics do to ensure a positive judgement by God?
Follow the teachings of Jesus, such as ‘love thy neighbour’.
What is the belief regarding the survival of the soul?
The soul does not die.
What is the nature of the soul according to Catholic belief?
The non-physical, spiritual part of a person.
What happens to the soul at final judgement?
It is reunited with the body for the resurrection.
What is the significance of religious funeral services in Catholicism?
They remind people of the death and resurrection of Jesus, instilling hope of reunion with loved ones.
What is the significance of the Lord’s Prayer in Catholicism?
It is a guide for Catholics to follow the teachings of Jesus, such as love thy neighbour, in their everyday lives.
What does JUDGEMENT refer to in a religious context?
The choice to choose God or reject God at the end of life, leading to Heaven or Hell.
What is a parable?
A story told by Jesus with a deeper or hidden meaning.
What is the moral of the parable of the unmerciful servant?
The importance of forgiving others to be forgiven ourselves.
What does Jesus say about forgiveness in the context of the unmerciful servant?
“I tell you, seventy-seven times” - Jesus on forgiveness.
What is the story of the unmerciful servant?
- The master cancels the servant’s debt. 2. The servant refuses to pardon another man. 3. The master punishes the servant.
What warning does Jesus give regarding forgiveness?
If people cannot pardon others, they cannot expect to be forgiven by God.
What is a HUMANIST?
A non-religious worldview that does not believe in God or any form of afterlife.
What do Humanists believe about Jesus’ resurrection?
They do not believe that Jesus rose from the dead.
How do Humanists view life after death?
They believe one continues through memories or biological legacy, not through an afterlife.
What is the Humanist slogan regarding life?
“For the ONE life we live”.
How do Catholics pray for their loved ones?
They pray for their souls in hopes of reunion with God if they are in purgatory.
What is the parable of the rich man and Lazarus about?
It teaches about mercy and the unchangeable nature of God’s final judgement after death.
What happens to Lazarus in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
He goes to be with Prophet Abraham in Heaven after death.
What happens to the rich man in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
He goes to Hell and suffers discomfort.
What is OLAM HA BA in Jewish belief?
It means the ‘world to come’.
What does the Torah say about the afterlife for Jews?
It talks about an afterlife where Jews reunite with family members.
What is Sheol in Jewish belief?
A place where the souls of the dead wait for purification.
What do most Jews focus on in their lives?
Living a good life today rather than what will happen after death.
What is the belief of Orthodox Jews regarding the resurrection?
They believe in a physical resurrection of the body.
What do Reform Jews believe about resurrection?
They believe it will be a spiritual resurrection.
What does the Torah say about the physical body after death?
‘Dust you are to dust you shall return.’
How do Jewish people aim to please God?
By following mitzvot rules such as ‘do not kill’ given by God.
What do Humanists campaign for regarding euthanasia in the UK?
Humanists campaign for UK law to be changed and euthanasia made legal, so people can have a choice as to how their life ends.
Why do Catholics sing hymns at Mass?
Music helps to communicate beliefs which may be hard to explain/express otherwise, such as the Trinity.
What themes do many songs of worship in Catholicism contain?
Themes about the resurrection and the life to come in Heaven.
What is Faure’s Requiem used for in Catholic funerals?
It reflects the hope that the person is at peace once they have died.
What does the phrase ‘He is risen’ signify?
It is a reference from the Gospels.
How do Catholics use music during religious services?
They sing at Mass and during funerals as a way of praying to God and uniting their community.
What is the purpose of singing at a funeral in Catholicism?
To help people feel that their loved one is in Heaven and at peace with God.
What is prayer in the context of Catholicism?
A way for people to communicate with God, usually done through words.
What are formulaic prayers?
Prayers that are written down and have not changed through the history of the Church, like the Lord’s Prayer.
What is the Lord’s Prayer?
A prayer given by Jesus when his disciples asked him how they should pray.
What are extempore prayers?
Prayers that are said in the moment to match an individual’s ideas or feelings at that time.
What is the significance of the Lord’s Prayer in Catholicism?
It is seen as the best way to pray in a humble way.
Why do Catholics pray for their deceased loved ones?
As a sign of love and respect for them and to keep their memory alive.
What is the Catholic funeral rite meant to do?
It allows people to pray for their loved one’s soul, so that it reaches Heaven with God.
What does the Paschal Candle symbolize in Catholic funerals?
It symbolizes that Jesus is the light of the world and a sign of hope in dark times.
What does a cross on the coffin represent in a Catholic funeral?
It shows that through the death and resurrection of Jesus, people have the chance for eternal life with God.
What does the Gospels say regarding resurrection?
‘I am the resurrection’.
What does the Nicene Creed express regarding resurrection?
‘I look forward to the resurrection of the dead’.
What is the purpose of the funeral service in Catholicism?
It reminds people of the death and resurrection of Jesus and gives families an opportunity to remember their loved ones.
What is the belief regarding praying for the dead in Catholicism?
It is the most important action that can be done for someone who has passed away.
What is All Souls’ Day in the Catholic Church?
A day celebrated with masses on 2nd November for all those who have died and not yet reached Heaven.
What does the Eternal Rest prayer ask for?
‘Eternal rest grant upon them O Lord’.
What does the Hail Mary prayer include?
‘Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death’.
How do Catholics attend memorial masses?
They do so as a way to continue to offer prayers for their loved ones’ souls in the presence of God.
What are sarcophagi?
Large stone coffins often carved with scenes from the suffering and death of Jesus.
They represent belief in resurrection and hope of an eternal life with God.
What does the crown of thorns symbolize?
The soldiers’ mocking of Jesus by calling him ‘King of the Jews’ and symbolizes Jesus’ true Kingship as the Son of God.
The Gospels reference this event.
What does the Chi-Rho represent?
The belief that Jesus is the Christ, the anointed one, and it is an ancient symbol of resurrection.
Supported by the phrase ‘He is risen’ in the Gospels.
How do Catholics view sarcophagi carvings?
They provide hope for eternal life with God after death and encourage following Jesus’ teachings for positive judgment.
This belief emphasizes the connection to heaven.
What are Masses for the dead?
Special church services where Catholics pray for people who have died.
These prayers are believed to help souls, especially those in purgatory, reach heaven.
What is the Communion of Saints?
The belief that all Christians, living and dead, are connected and can help each other through prayer.
Reflected in prayers like ‘pray for us sinners’ and ‘Grant them eternal rest’.
How do Masses for the dead benefit Catholic Christians?
They provide hope and comfort that loved ones are being prayed for and foster a sense of community spirit.
This communal aspect strengthens the feeling of belonging.
What is the Paschal Candle?
A large candle lit during Church services such as baptisms, funerals, and Easter, symbolizing Jesus’ victory over death.
The flame represents overcoming the darkness of sin.
What do the Alpha and Omega symbolize?
Christ as the beginning and end of all things.
They are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet.
What does the cross symbolize in Christianity?
The crucifixion that made the resurrection possible; it signifies that Christ’s death was the beginning of eternal life.
Supported by the phrase ‘I am the resurrection’ in the Gospels.
How is the Paschal Candle used in funerals?
It is lit to show that Jesus is a light in dark times and to remind that the deceased’s soul is safe with God.
This practice reinforces the hope of eternal life.
What is the belief system of Humanist funerals?
No belief in God or afterlife, leading to no references to Heaven.
This perspective emphasizes a focus on the life lived rather than the afterlife.
Why do Humanists not pray for the dead?
If there is no God, there is no need to pray for the dead.
This reflects a fundamental difference in belief compared to religious funerals.
What is emphasized in Humanist funerals?
The life and memories of the person, with eulogies focusing on their life rather than religious texts.
Favorite songs are played instead of hymns.
What is the Humanist slogan regarding life?
‘For the one life we have’.
This motto encapsulates the Humanist view of life and death.
How are Humanist funerals tailored?
They have no ‘set’ format and are tailored to each family’s preferences.
This customization reflects individual beliefs and memories.
