Popes Flashcards
Who was the first Bishop of Antioch?
Peter
Peter served as Bishop of Antioch for a few years after Pentecost.
What city did Peter become Bishop of after Antioch?
Rome
Rome was the center of the Empire.
In what year were Peter and Paul martyred?
64 AD
This occurred during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero.
How was Paul martyred?
Beheaded
Paul faced execution by beheading.
How was Peter martyred?
Crucified upside down
Tradition states that Peter was crucified in this manner.
How many popes have there been from Peter to the present day?
266 popes
This includes both past and present popes.
What did Jesus give to the apostles that they passed on?
The Holy Spirit
The apostles laid hands on others to call down the Holy Spirit.
What are bishops considered in relation to the apostles?
Successors of the apostles
Bishops have received the same Spirit and duties as the apostles.
What is the role of bishops?
Look after the Church in a certain place
Bishops serve specific geographic areas.
What does the title ‘Pope’ mean?
Father
The title reflects the Pope’s role as a spiritual leader.
What belief do Catholics hold about the Pope?
He is Peter’s successor
This means he has the same task of leading the whole Church.
Fill in the blank: Bishops are responsible for _______.
the Church in a certain place
Bishops have specific geographic responsibilities.
Diocese meaning?
the Church in a certain area looked after by a bishop
What do catholics believe about the Pope on earth?
Catholics believe that he leads the Church on earth
What is apostolic succession?
The belief that the power of the Holy Spirit has been passed down through the apostles to the Popes and Bishops
Which two places did peter go after pentecost?
Palestine and asia minor
White smoke meaning - vatican city
A new pope has been elected
What does black smoke mean? Vatican city
black smoke means there has been no decision on a new pontiff
When was pope francis elected?
He was elected 266th pope (bishop of rome) on march 13th 2013
What are some titles of the pope?name 3
Pope, Holy father, bishop of rome, vicar of christ, servant of the servants of god
What does the title pope mean?
Pope – meaning ‘Father’ as the pope looks after us
Holy father meaning?
Holy Father – similar to the meaning of ‘Pope’ it means a loving father
Bishop of Rome meaning?
Bishop of Rome – Simon Peter was the first Bishop and the Pope is a successor of Peter
Vicar of Christ meaning?
Vicar of Christ – The Pope is a vicar to Jesus Christ and acts in Christ’s place as head of the church on earth
Servant of the servants of God meaning?
Servant of the Servants of God – The Pope is a servant not just to God but also to all God’s people
