Paper 2 life and death

Question 1

The magesterium

Answer 1

W: Helps Catholics understand the Word Of God.
W; They give answers to modern day issues which may not have existed when the Bible was written
W: Jesus made Peter the first Pop - Today is it Pope Francis.
W: Catholics believe that the Pope continues the succession from St Peter and the bishops continue the word of the disciples. Gives them a connection to Jesus’ teachings - they have the authority to teach others.
W: Apostolic Succession: the unbroken connection that the bishops and the Pope have with Jesus’ disciples.
Why: “And i tell you, you are Peter and on this rock i will build my church.
How” look into the teachings of the magesterium to fully understand the message of God in our modern day lives.

Question 2

ordinary magesterium

Answer 2

W: ordinary magesterium - Popes and bishops usually preach and write letters to people in the laity. They encourage faith, clarify a point of faith or give instructions. They respond to issues that were not considered by the writers of the Bible.
Why: care for our common home - Laudato si