RE GCSE Revision - Catholic Christianity Flashcards
Why do christians wear roses?
to symbolise the mother mary
Who did God create mankind in the image of? (use a quote)
‘God created mankind in his own image.’
Where was Jesus taken up to? (use a quote)
‘taken up into heaven’
What is the Catholic belief in purgatory?
Where sins are punished and where a person’s soul undergoes purification before it can go to heaven
What happens if a soul doesn’t become purified?
They go to hell and do not achieve salvation
What happens if a soul reaches salvation after purgatory?
They go to heaven
Quote describing hell?
‘eternal punishment’
Quote describing heaven?
‘eternal life’
What do Christians believe baptising does?
Cleanses people of original sin
marks a person’s official entry into the Church
What is Eucharist often referred to as by catholics?
Mass
What does Marriage symbolise for Catholics?
They believe that God is present at the marriage ceremony > marriage gets you closer to God
The rings symbolise endless love and that God is active in the life of the couple
What are the Angelus?
series of short meditations
catholics perform 3 times a day
in private
What is rosary used for?
Catholics use rosary beads
when praying
to focus on certain things
Quote about material possessions from the Bible?
‘If anyone has material possessions and ignores his brother in need, how can he love God?’
What is the job of Missio?
Support Catholic churches abroad that are struggling to fund themselves.
Provides health care in poor countries
