RE Flashcards
What is the definition of a mission?
A mission is when somebody of faith, usually Christian, goes across the world to spread their beliefs to more people
What is a missionary?
A missionary is the person who serves on missions.
Who was St Alban?
St Alban is believed to be the first English Christian martyr, who was killed for hiding and helping a christian priest.
Why is St Augustine so important to the faith in britain?
Augustine is important because he went on a mission to britain to spread Christianity, and did it successfully.
What is the stand called where the Bible is placed in a Church?
The Lectern
What colour represents Lent in the Liturgical year?
Purple
Why are Cathedrals so grand, large and decorated?
Because there is the belief that they honour God and show God’s glory to parishioners
True or false? The canonisation process can only start when the holy person is dead
True
What is the first title a potential saint receives?
Servant of God
Who approves the ‘Cause of Canonisation’?
The bishop
Which Vatican department decides whether the person shows ‘heroic sanctity’?
The congregation for the causes of saints
A miracle attributed to the holy person after their death is evidence that
The holy person is in heaven with God
Three conditions that must be met for a cure to be considered ‘miraculous’ are
It being instant, lasting and has no scientific explanation
True or False? The seat of a bishop is called a cathedra
True
After the second miracle, what title is given to the person?
Saint
When was Saint Alban martyred?
251 CE, but some believe it was in 209 AD or 304 AD
How many miracles are required by a martyr?
One
What is the primary role of a cardinal in the Catholic Church?
To assist the Pope in governance and administration of the Church.
Fill in the blank: The election of the Pope takes place in a gathering called a __________.
conclave
How many votes are required for a cardinal to be elected Pope?
Two-thirds plus one
What is the maximum number of cardinal electors allowed to participate in a papal election?
120 cardinal electors
True or False: The Pope can choose cardinals from any part of the world.
True
What is canonisation?
The formal process by which the Catholic Church declares a deceased person to be a saint.
What is the primary purpose of an encyclical?
To address important issues and provide guidance on faith and morals.
What is an encyclical?
A letter from the Pope adressed to the whole Roman Catholic Church
Who sent St Augustine to Britain?
Pope Gregory 1 (Pope Gregory the Great)
What is a cathedra?
The Bishop’s chair
When does the Christian year begin?
Advent
Who was the first Pope?
St Peter
What is another title of the Pope?
Father
Holy Father
Vicar of Christ
Bishop of Rome
Servant of the Servants of God
Pontiff
What are the 5 main denominations of Christianity?
Catholicism
Orthodox
Church of England/Anglican Protestantism
Quaker Protestantism
Baptist Protestantism
What is the largest Christian denomination?
Catholicism
What does orthodox mean?
Right belief
When was the Anglican church started and by who?
The Anglican church was started by Henry VIII in 1534
What is the importance of stained glass windows?
Stained glass usually depicts stories of the bible
Why was stained glass so important in medieval times?
Because then many were illiterate and used them to understand bible stories
In a catholic mass: What happens at the greeting?
The congregation are welcomes
In a catholic mass: What happens at the Penetential Rite?
People apologise for their sins and are forgiven
In a catholic mass: What happens at the Liturgy of the Word?
There are readings from the Old testament, the New Testament and the gospel, following this, there is the homily, creed and bidding prayers.
In a catholic mass: What happens at the Offertory?
The gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar
In a catholic mass: What happens at the Eucharistic Prayer?
The bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus
In a catholic mass: What is the Sign of Peace?
A gesture of goodwill to eachother.
In a catholic mass: What happens at Communion
The body and blood of Christ is recieved
In a catholic mass: What happens at the Blessing and dismissal?
The people are sent out to spread the good news
Who was Harriet Tubman and what did she do?
Harriet Tubman was an American humanitarian, abolitionist, and political activist who was born into slavery in 1820. In her twenties, Harriet escaped and helped others escape slavery throught the underground railroad
After being hit in the head, what did harriet tubman have visions of ?
God
What was Harriet’s nickname?
The moses of her people
What is the transubstantiation?
When the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ
