Paper 1.3 - Sources of wisdom and authority Flashcards

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What is the magesterium

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the master given to popes and bishops, giving them the authority to make decisions and guide the Catholic church

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What is the order of church clergy

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  1. Pope
  2. Cardinals
  3. Archbishop
  4. Bishop
  5. Priest
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How has the magisterium been passed down

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Apostolic succession - through centuries of popes and bishops

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What are the 2 forms of magisterium

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ordinary and extraordinary

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What is ordinary magisterium

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every day teachings of the church passed through sermons and masses

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What is extraordinary magesterium

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Special decisions decided by popes and bishops all together in a big meeting or even rarely made by the pope alone

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What is the Catechism and why is it helpful

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A published guide for priests and bishops to help them teach the laity. It is helpful because it helps catholics to gain wider knowledge of the church

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Why is the magisterium important today

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  1. interpret the bible and modernise it
  2. continue apostolic tradition and keep alive hundred year old scriptures. It connects the modern day to the old
  3. It unites the catholic community
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What is second vatican council

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A discussion about modernising the catholic church

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What were the 4 stages of the second vatican council

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  1. Sacred Liturgy
  2. Constitution
  3. Divine revelation
  4. Modern world
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What changes did SVC scared liturgy make

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Mass could now be said in local languages rather than latin, so people can understand what is being said

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What changes did SVC constitution make

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They addressed that you don’t have to be a catholic to achieve salvation, any religion could. It also reminded people to go to mass

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What changes did SVC divine revelation make

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Reinforced the fact that the bible was inspired and not written by God.

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What changes did SVC modern world make

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It focused on Justice and Peace by talking about having a unified church and highlighting / helping societal issues

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Sowa for the SVC

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” Jesus perfected revelation” 3

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What are the 4 marks of the church

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the church being one, holy, catholic and apostolic. They represent the church and their mission today

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What does “one” mean in the 4MOTC and how is it shown

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we are unified as one body and represent the church. We show this through going to mass and taking sacraments

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What does “Holy” mean in the 4MOTC and how is it shown

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That catholics have a special purpose in the church. It is shown through following Bible teachings as we are respecting God. It is important because we grow closer with God

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What does “catholic” mean in the 4MOTC and how is it shown

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global and universal, catholics are everywhere. This is shown through the church itself as God is present at all times

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What does “Apostolic” mean in the 4MOTC and how is it shown

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living out the tradition which has been passed down from apostles. It is shown through Pope saint peters morals being passed down through traditions and is important because it unites old and new scriptures

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SOWA for the 4 marks of the church

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Nicene creed “we believe in the church as one, holy, catholic and apostolic”

22
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SOWA for personal and ethical decision making

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“Love thy neighbour” directly states to love everyone equally. The ten commandments in general

23
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How do Catholics make decisions

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  1. Conscience
  2. Bible
  3. Magesterium
  4. Jesus
24
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Why is Jesus good to follow for ethical decisions

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He is a direct descendant of God meaning he is Holy. He displayed Love, Forgiveness and Justice seen through his moral stories

25
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Why is Natural law good to follow fro ethical decisions

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Natural law is about understanding the human purpose in life. If catholics realise these purposes and adhere to the purposes then they are being entirely ethical

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What does Natural law state the purposes are

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  1. Preserve human life
  2. Worship God
  3. Educate and seek truth
  4. Live in Society
27
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Why is our conscience good for ethical decisions

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Because conscience is seen as an innate voice from God meaning it is pure and holy . Our conscience is also often built by our upbringing and scriptures around us, which is usually positive, but in some cases it is a bad thing