Re Flashcards
What are the three missions (tasks) of the Catholic Church? To teach (spread the Gospel)
to sanctify (through sacraments and prayer)
How do local parishes fulfill the mission of the Catholic Church? By providing worship services
organizing charity work
How does a parish priest fulfill the mission of the Church in daily life? By leading Mass
administering sacraments
What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders? A sacrament in which a man becomes a deacon
priest
What is a monk? What is a nun? A monk is a man who dedicates his life to prayer and work within a religious community. A nun is a woman who does the same
often living in a convent.
How do monks and nuns fulfill the mission of the Catholic Church? Through prayer
teaching
What are two types of orders that monks/nuns can join? Contemplative orders (focused on prayer
e.g.
What is a chaplain? A religious leader who provides spiritual care in institutions like hospitals
prisons
Name three places where a chaplain might work. Hospitals
prisons
How does a prison chaplain fulfill the mission of the Catholic Church? By offering spiritual guidance
conducting religious services
What does it mean to say that the Catholic Church is the “Body of Christ”? It means that all members of the Church are united as one
with Christ as the head.
What does it mean to say the Church is “One Body
many parts”? Different people have different roles within the Church
Give two examples of poverty that affect the developing world. Lack of clean water and lack of education.
Name three things that all people should have access to
according to CAFOD. Food
What is a layperson? What is the laity? A layperson is a baptized Catholic who is not ordained. The laity refers to all non-clergy members of the Church.
List three practical ways SVP (St. Vincent de Paul) members help local people. Visiting the sick and elderly
providing food and shelter
