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Peole In The Church Flashcards

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What are some titles of the Pope?

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Pope, Holy Father, Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Christ, and Servant of the Servants of God.

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Why does the Pope have the title of Pope?

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‘Pope’ means father. This shows that the Pope must be like a loving father to God’s people on Earth.

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Why does the Pope have the title of Holy Father?

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Again, this title shows how the Pope must be like a loving father.

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Why does the Pope have the title of Bishop of Rome?

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The Pope is the Bishop of Rome. Peter was Bishop of Rome. The Pope is a successor of one apostle, Peter. Other bishops are successors of the apostles as a group.

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Why does the Pope have the title of Vicar of Christ?

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A ‘vicar’ acts in the place of someone. Catholics believe that the Pope is the Vicar of Christ because he acts in Christ’s place on earth. This shows that the Pope’s authority comes from Jesus Christ. The Pope has no authority of his own.

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Why does the Pope have the title of Servant of the Servants of God?

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Those who work in the Church, especially bishops and priest, are servants of God. The Pope is even more of a servant. Since he has to serve the whole church, he is the servant of the servants of God.

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Who is Simon Peter?

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Catholics believe that he was the first Pope.

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What is the Pope?

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Catholics believe that he leads the Church on Earth.

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What is a Diocese?

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The churches in a certain area looked after by a Bishop. All dioceses have a Cathedral.

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Who are Bishops?

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Successors of the Apostles.

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What is the Role of the Pope?

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There are many roles of the Pope. The roles of the Pope are being a loving father to the people, acting in Christ’s place on Earth, serving those who serve the church, leading the Catholic Church, being the Bishop of Rome, and being like a shepherd or role model to Catholics around the world.

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What are specific things that a Pope does?

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Travel around the World talking and teaching, talks to Cardinals, being the face of the Catholic Church and being head of the sovereign city-state, Vatican City. (He has both religious and political duties)

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Who is the Current Pope?

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Pope Francis

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What is the process of the election of the Pope?

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Pope dies. Carmelango put in temporary charge. After nine days funeral the college of cardinals meet, conclave occurs in sistine chapel. Locked into an annexe and vote in secret ballet. Two thirds plus one needed or half plus one after two weeks. Black smoke=no new pope, white smoke=new pope. Dean of college of cardinals announces from balcony in St Peters Square “Habemaus Papam” then introduces him. More detali in book-date 31/10/18

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In order, what happens in the sacrament of Ordination?

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(1) the presentation of the candidate, (2) examination of the candidate, (3) the investiture, (4) anointing of hands, (5) presentation of gifts, (6) sign of peace, (7) end of the mass.

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What is the ceremony of ordination?

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The rite of Ordination is what ‘makes’ someone a priest. It takes place during mass, and the Bishop is saying the mass.

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In the sacrament of Ordination, what happens during the presentation of the candidate (1)?

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Following the Gospel, the candidate is presented to the bishop who then gives a homily to explain what is going to happen.

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In the sacrament of Ordination, what happens during the examination of the candidate (2)?

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The bishop examines the candidate, which is when the Bishop questions him. The candidate places his hand between the hands of the bishop, a promise of obedience is made. This is the part where the actual ordination takes place.

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In the sacrament of Ordination, what happens during the investiture (3)?

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The new priest now has his stole re-arranged from across his shoulder to around his neck. He also wears the priest’s chasuble for the first time.

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In the sacrament of Ordination, what happens during the anointing of hands (4)?

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The priest’s hands get anointed by the bishop with chrism. The bishop prays for the priest that he will persevere in his duties.

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In the sacrament of Ordination, what happens during the presentation of gifts (5)?

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When the paten and the chalice are given to the bishop, he gives them to the new priest who consecrates the bread and wine for the first time.

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In the sacrament of Ordination, what happens during the sign of peace (6)?

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The ceremony of ordination finishes with the bishop giving the sing of peace to the new priest. The other priests also give the new priest the sign of peace.

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In the sacrament of Ordination, what happens during the end of mass (7)?

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After the end of the mass, the new priest can celebrate the mass with the bishop and other priests.

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What is the meaning of a bishop and his role?

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Bishop is the title of a rank in the clergy of a Christian Church. It means that they are in charge of a diocese and have other roles such as confirming and ordaining people.

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What is a cathedral?

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A cathedral is a Christian church that is the home church of a bishop. Bishops oversee many churches in a particular region, so the cathedral is often larger and more decorative than the others. However, cathedrals may be of any size and style. It also contains the cathedra (Latin for “seat”) of a bishop.

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What are the two main objects that a bishop always have?

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A mitre and a crosier

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What is a mitre?

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A mitre is a tall headdress worn by the bishop and senior abbots as a symbol of office.

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What is a crosier?

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A crosier is a hooked staff carried by a bishop as a symbol of pastoral office.

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What is a cardinal?

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A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical/church leader, usually an ordained bishop of the Catholic Church. Immediately below the Pope in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church are the cardinals. The primary responsibility of a cardinal is to elect a new pope when a pope dies or abdicates the papacy.

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How old must the cardinals be to vote for a new pope?

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Under the age of 80.

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What is a priest?

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Someone that is authorised to perform the sacred rites of a religion especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God specifically a Roman Catholic clergyman ranking below a bishop and above a deacon.

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Roles of a priest?

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handle all of the necessary sacraments of their parishioners. They administer communion at mass and to those with special needs in their home. They perform weddings, baptisms, and funerals, as this is a big part of the church overall. Confession and caring for the dying.

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What things should someone know before becoming a priest?

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You have to dedicate you life completely to Jesus, priest can’t get married, must be a practising, believing catholic, must have a well balanced education, priests don’t get paid but get given a salary for necessities, expected to be an expert in the spiritual life.

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Why should people become priests (benefits)?

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A priest’s soul changes forever, it will bring you fulfilment, wields a sacred power from God, priest’s are sacred ministries to God’s people, a priest acts in the person of God, it is one of the holy orders, and experience true brotherhood from other priests.

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What is a monk?

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Groups of men who live in monasteries were called monks.

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What is a nun?

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Similar groups of women were called nuns and lived in a nunnery and convent.

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What is a man in charge of a monastery called?

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An abbot

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What is a woman in charge of a nunnery or convent called?

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An abbess

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What are the three vows that monks take ?

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Poverty, chastity and obedience.

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What are illuminated manuscripts?

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Early christian monks often created ‘illuminated’ manuscripts;beautifully illustrated Bibles and prayer books with painstakingly created images on most pages.

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What do monks and nuns do?

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They still lead a life of prayer and also teach, run parishes, give retreats, create beautiful stained glass and ceramics, and inspire others with uplifting music and worship.

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What time does a monk’s day start and end?

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Starts at 6:00am and finishes at 8:00pm

43
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Give an example of a famous nun?

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Mother Teresa:
At 12 she felt 'called by God
Sent to India at 21 and became a nun
Worked amongst poor in the slums her whole life
In 195 she started her own order
She won many peace awards
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What are the two types of munks and nuns?

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1-apostolic/open

2-contemplative/closed

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