Paper 1.2 - catholic practises Flashcards
What is a sacrament
a sign of God’s special presence in our lives
Name one SOWA for catholic sacraments
The catechism states that the sacraments touch all the importances of life
Name 3 sacraments
- Baptism
- Holy communion
- Confirmation (person chooses to make the promise this time whereas before its decided by parents)
State the importance of Baptism
Original sin is washed away and we are strengthened by Gods love
State the importance of communion
Jesus’ sacrifice becomes real for us and we experience his love. Each time we receive the communion Jesus becomes more present in our lives
State the importance of confirmation
Gods strength helps us become mature. It shows God how much we love him and he will return that love
What is popular piety
worship that is not part of the formal worship at church
Name one SOWA for popular piety
the catechism “ extended the life of liturgical church but do not replace it”
Name 3 examples of popular piety
- Rosary beads
- Stations of the cross
- Eucharist adoration
Why is the rosary important
It brings comfort in times of anxiety and shows dedication to religion. It helps us get a better understanding of our religion as we learn about Mary’s life
Why are the stations of the cross important
We are reminded of the sacrifice Jesus made for us. It the religion accessible to illiterate people.
Why is Eucharist adoration important
helps the user make contact with christ in a special way
Why is popular piety important
- It creates different ways of communicating with God
- It allows people to worship with what suits them the most, meaning they enjoy religion more
- It can be private worship or a sense of community
What is catholic social teaching
The church working to bring peace and justice to all through a message of love
Name one SOWA for catholic social teaching
“Love thy neighbour” ten commandments or the parable of the sheep and the goats
