Papal Encyclicals Flashcards
What is a papal enyclical?
A papal Encyclical is a letter written by a Pope to people in the whole Roman Catholic Church, throughout the world
Simple definition: A letter written by the Pope to Catholics around the world
5 key points Pope Francis that makes this Encyclical Eternal?
-eternal love
-peace-make it more peaceful
-common good
-dignity
-shared dream for the future
What was the name of Pope francis Encyclical?
Fratelli Tutti
The catholic church has three sources of authority for the teachings. What are they?
Scripture, tradition, magisterium
What is laudato si?
It is St Francis encyclical. It focuses on care for the natural environment and all people.
What was Pope St Paul IV’s first Encyclical?
Ecclesiam Suam and is the latin phrase meaning ‘his church’
Who made Ecclesiam Suam?
Pope St Paul IV
What does ecclesiam suam talk about?
It talked about how to bring the message of the church to others and discover shared ground with people of other faiths and the world in general
When did St Paul IV become pope? And who did he succeed?
In June 1963, succeeding Pope St John XXI
How many encyclicals did St Paul IV do before Ecclesium Suam?
None. This was his first one
What is Cafod’s teaching on human dignity?
Every human is made in the image and likenenese of God. Everyone is equal
What is cardinal?
A cardinal is a member of the Sacred College and is a priest of a very high rank in the Catholic Church.
What is a Sacred College?
Sacred College is the group of priests chosen by the Pope to run the Roman Catholic Church.
Who chooses Cardinals?
The pope
What would you adress a cardinal as if you met them?
Your eminence
Three grades of Cardinals?
-cardinal bishops
-cardinap priests
-cardinal deacons
The grades of cardinals ae important or not?
They are not important, except when organising the order of procession on great occasions
What do cardinals wear?
Zuchetto (skullcap) and Biretta ( four-cornered hat with tassel)
What colour are the cardinals robes and what does this colour symbolise?
Crimson- the colour of blood to symbolise the commitment of each cardinal to defend the church to the death
