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Who brought christianity to england
Augsustine
Who commissioned this man to bring christianity to England?
Pope gregory
What is a martyr and an example of a martyr
A martyr is someone who dies for their faith.An example of an early martyr is st alban.The first christian martyr was st stephen and we celebrate his feast day on the 26th of december
What is the name of the head church in a diocese and what is the local one.
The name of the head church in a diocese is cathedrals .our school is in the diocese of southwark and our head church is southwark cathedral.
The names of the 4 christian denominations
Orthodox,
Baptists,
Quaker,
Catholic
2 names of the main splits in christian church
The protestant reformation
The great schism
List 3 things Christian denominations have in common and 3 ways in which Christian
denominations differ.
Common:Trinity,bible is an insired word of god,jesus resurection
Differ:Church,priests,celebration
of these items are used in the Mass.
• Altar
• Baptismal Font
• Lectern
• Pews
• Sanctuary
• Tabernacle
• Pulpit
Altar:Where mass is conducted and holds holy communion
Baptismal font:where baptism is conducted and stores holy water
Lectern:special stand for the bible and where mass is led
Pews:where people sit
Sanctuary:statues
Tabernacle:store the eucharist
Pulpit:preach his or her sermon
The 4 liturgical colours and what they mean
Green:normal mass
Purple:preperation for advent or lent
Red:remberance of death of a saint of martyr
Gold/yellow:Celebration
What order does these occur in christian year?
Jan-feb white,feb-march green,march-april purple,april red,april-june white,june-november green,nov-decemner purple
Colour worn for most time of the year
Green
8 parts of mass
Greeting:The congregation are welcomed
• Penitential Rite: People say sorry for their sins and have them forgiven
• Liturgy of the Word: Readings from:The Old Testament, New Testament, Gospel, Homily, Creed, Bidding prayers
• Offertory: Gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar
• Eucharistic Prayer: The bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus
• Sign of Peace: A gesture of goodwill to each other
• Communion: The body and blood of Christ is received
• Blessing and Dismissal: The people are sent out to spread the good news
What was great schism
The Great Schism was the beginning of the seperation of the church- the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. The arguement was about the fact that the Catholic church believed that the authority of the Pope should not be questioned as he is a successor of St Peter however the Orthodox church believed that the Pope should not have full authority to determine Christian beliefs. The arguement was also about the parts of the Holy Trinity. Michael Cerularius, head of the Orthodox Church in Constantinople, accused the Roman Catholic Church of holding false beliefs. There could be no more serious charge. Pope Leo X denied that his Church was in error and condemned the Orthodox Church in return. The Pope then died. In the same year Cardinal Humbert of France excommunicated the entire Orthodox Church! Constantinople then claimed the pope had no authority over theorthodox church and claimed total indipendence from the Roman Catholic Church.
Who was st alban
St Alban was a soldier in the Roman Army, who didn’t know about Christianity and hid a catholic priest in his house. The priest told Alban about God and Alban now understood his religion and became Christian. When Roman soldiers came to arrest the priest, he told the, he was the priest and was put to death after saying he loves and worships Jesus. When people say Alban’s faith and sacrifice, many converted to Christianity and the place where he was killed became a shrine.
What is a cathedral
A large church used for special celebrations.It has a massive wooden chair in middle and is known as bishops chair.
Hierachy of church
Pope,cardinal,bishop,priest
4 other synonyms for ‘Pope
Servant of servants god,holy father,vicar of christ,bishop of rome
Who is our current pope and who did he sucess
The current Pope of the Catholic Church is pope francis There have been
266 Popes in total. The first Pope was st peter Catholics consider this Pope to
be the founder of the Church. His name also means rock and in the Bible Jesus
says ‘on this rock I will build my church’.
What are Cardinals and what do they do
Before coming a cardinal they are usually bishops.cardinals elect the new pope.They have to younger than 80.Our current cardinal is vincent gerad
3 vows someone makes when they become part of religous community is
Cellibacy,poverty,obedience
Holy Orders are a Sacrament on Communion and Mission (a particular mission to
serve). What is the other Sacrament of Communion and Mission?
Martimony
6 main things that happen in the sacrament of holy orders
Litany of the saints (the candidant is called up and a litany of saints is recited)
• Laying on of Hands (the bishop lays the hands on the head of each candidate followed by all priests present conferring the gift of holy spirit
• Prayer of consecration (Asking god to grant the candidants the dignity of priest hood)
• The newly ordained are vested with the stole and chasuable which are the priestly vestments
• The bishop anoints the palms of the new priests with sacred chrism oil,symbolzing their sacred duties
• Presentation of bread and wine to be consecrated during the mass
Process of electing new pope
After the unfortunate death or resigning of the Pope a week after the 9 days of mourning. To start this election a group of cardinals meet in the vatican which are known as a conclave. They meet and pray in the sistine chapel and then are locked in the chapel until a new pope is chosen. They start the first round of votes and if the cardinal gets 2/3 plus one votes he is then chosen as pope but if this doesnt happen they are burned with a black smoke which means the election process is still on going.If a
• pope isnt chosen in 2 weeks all they need is 1/2 plus one votes and once they have finally voted for the priest the paper is burned without chemicals and the people cheer in hapiness. The pope is then brought to the balcony of the sistine chapel and announced to the whole world with “habemus papam” “we have a pope”.
What are papal encyclicals
Papal encyclicals are letters written by the Pope, addressing important issues and providing guidance on matters of faith and morals. While not infallible, they are considered authoritative teachings and demand the religious submission of the intellect and will from the faithful. Encyclicals shed light on global issues from a moral and theological perspective, helping everyone better understand how to apply the teachings of Sacred Scripture and Tradition to contemporary issues. They have inspired revolutions, changed cultures, and addressed a wide range of topics, often being ahead of their time. In summary, papal encyclicals are significant documents that have a profound impact on both the Church and the world.
Name Two encyclicals and write two teachings out
Laudato si-care for gods creation
Fratelli tutti-Its about having everyone as your brother and sister no matter the religion,skin colour,gender and sexuality
4 stages to saint hood
- Diocesan Phase:servant of god
◦ The process begins in the diocese where the individual died or was martyred.
◦ The diocese, religious order, association, or lay person(s) requesting the cause asks the diocesan bishop to open an investigation into the person’s life or martyrdom. - Roman Phase:
◦ If the diocesan investigation yields positive results, the cause is then taken up by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome.
◦ A panel of theologians and cardinals reviews the evidence to ensure its theological soundness.
◦ If the panel’s decision is favorable, the Pope proclaims that the individual demonstrated heroic virtue and is worthy of public veneration, bestowing upon them the title “Venerable.” - Beatification:
◦ For beatification, one miracle attributed to the candidate’s intercession is required.
◦ After the miracle is verified, the Pope issues a decree declaring the person “Blessed.” - Canonization:
◦ For canonization, a second miracle (in most cases) is required and must occur after the beatification.
◦ Once the second miracle is verified, the Pope declares the person a saint, worthy of universal veneration by the Church.
What is canonisation
Canonisation is the process by which someone becomes a saint.The pope makes a new saint.A saint is a person who is specially honoured the catholic church as an example of holiness(likeness to God).The person is regarded as having shown heroic virtue-beinga good person of great goodness and doing extraordinary good works.
What is a cardinal
A cardinal is a senior member of the clergy of the Catholic Church, appointed by the Pope, and typically holds the title for life. The most solemn responsibility of the cardinals is to elect a new pope in a conclave when the Holy See is vacant. They provide the Pope with assistance in the administration of the Church and act as his principal counselors. Cardinals are drawn from various backgrounds, with most being bishops and archbishops leading dioceses and archdioceses around the world. They also contribute to the governance of the Church, act as papal envoys, and may be deputed by the Pope for special pastoral tasks. Additionally, they are available to the Roman Pontiff, either acting collegially or individually, when summoned to deal with questions of major importance. A cardinal’s most notable role is to serve as a papal elector, and it is a lifetime title, but the ability to vote for a successor pope ceases at a cardinal’s 80th birthday
3 things that are part of mission of the church
Spread gospel
Baptise people into church
Teach christs teachings to all
4 things a parish might do to fufill the mission of the church
Worship Services - Conducting regular worship and prayer services.
Community Outreach - Organizing charity events and helping those in need.
Education - Offering religious education and Bible study groups.
Fellowship - Creating opportunities for community gatherings and social events.
