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RE Flashcards

1
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What is the definition of a mission?

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A mission is when somebody of faith, usually Christian, goes across the world to spread their beliefs to more people

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What is a missionary?

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A missionary is the person who serves on missions.

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Who was St Alban?

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St Alban is believed to be the first English Christian martyr, who was killed for hiding and helping a christian priest.

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Why is St Augustine so important to the faith in britain?

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Augustine is important because he went on a mission to britain to spread Christianity, and did it successfully.

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In what year did Monasteries and Christian communities appear in Britain?

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597 AD

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In what year did Monasteries and Christian communities appear in Britain?

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597 AD

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What is the stand called where the Bible is placed in a Church?

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The Lectern

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8
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What colour represents Lent in the Liturgical year?

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Purple

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Why are Cathedrals so grand, large and decorated?

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Why are Cathedrals so grand, large and decorated?

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Because there is the belief that they honour God and show God’s glory to parishioners

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True or false? The canonisation process can only start when the holy person is dead

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True

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12
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What is the first title a potential saint receives?

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Servant of God

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Who approves the ‘Cause of Canonisation’?

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The bishop

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Which Vatican department decides whether the person shows ‘heroic sanctity’?

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The congregation for the causes of saints

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Two things that must be proved for the person to be declared venerable by the Pope

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If they have been martyred or if they’d lived a heroic life

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16
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A miracle attributed to the holy person after their death is evidence that

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The holy person is innhevaen with God

17
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Three conditions that must be met for a cure to be considered ‘miraculous’ are

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It being unexpected, lasting and has no scientific explanation

18
Q

After the first miracle a person
becomes known as …………….. What is this
ceremony called?

A

Beatification

19
Q

True or False? The seat of a bishop is called a cathedra

A

True

20
Q

After the second miracle, what title is given to the person?

A

Saint

21
Q

After the second miracle, what title is given to the person?

A

Saint

22
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When was Saint Alban martyred?

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250 CE

23
Q

How many miracles are required by a martyr?

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One

24
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What is the primary role of a cardinal in the Catholic Church?

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To assist the Pope in governance and administration of the Church.

25
Q

True or False: Cardinals are the only individuals eligible to elect a new Pope.

A

True

26
Q

Fill in the blank: The election of the Pope takes place in a gathering called a __________.

A

conclave

27
Q

How many votes are required for a cardinal to be elected Pope?

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Two-thirds majority of the votes.

28
Q

What is the term used for a cardinal who has not yet reached the age of 80 and can vote in a papal election?

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Elector cardinal

29
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Multiple Choice: What is one of the responsibilities of a cardinal?

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A) Leading a diocese B) Presiding over a conclave C) Advising the Pope D) All of the above

30
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What happens if no candidate receives the required votes after several ballots during a conclave?

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Voting continues until a candidate receives the necessary majority.

31
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What is the maximum number of cardinal electors allowed to participate in a papal election?

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120 cardinal electors

32
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True or False: The Pope can choose cardinals from any part of the world.

A

True

33
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What is the name of the official document that outlines the procedures for the election of a new Pope?

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Apostolic Constitution

34
Q

Which Roman Emperor declared
Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?

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Emperor Constantine

35
Q

What is canonisation?

A

The formal process by which the Catholic Church declares a deceased person to be a saint.

36
Q

True or False: An encyclical is a letter sent by the Pope to the bishops of the Church.

A

True

37
Q

Fill in the blank: Canonisation is part of the __________ process in the Catholic Church.

A

sainthood

38
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What is the primary purpose of an encyclical?

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To address important issues and provide guidance on faith and morals.

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