Re Kingdom Of God Flashcards
What is a pilgrimage ?
A journey that has a spiritual purpose, where the destination may be a sacred religious place
What do christians believe their pilgrimage is ?
Life is their pilgrimage
What is one quote that supports the fact that christians view their lives as a pilgrimage toward heaven ?
‘Christians on a pilgrimage toward the heavenly city, should seek and think of these things which are above ‘
What are the stations of the cross ?
A series of events that started with Jesus being condemned to the cross and ends with Jesus being buried in the tomb
Can the stations of the cross be seen as a pilgrimage for christians during mass ?
Yes as they can follow jesus’s jounrey to the cross
What are popular pilgrimage sites for catholics ?
Jerusalem, Rome, Lourdes and Walsingham
Why might a catholic go on a pilgrimage ?
To renew their commitment to God, meet other catholics, heal themselves or spiritually be inspired
Why is Jerusalem an important pilgrimage for catholics ?
Its the city where Jesus died and he was buried there
Why do people visit Rome ?
Its the centre of the catholic faith , where the Pope lives
Why do people go to lourdes ?
People visit because a young girl called Bernadette saw visions of Mary and apparently the spring their is holy and has the power to heal .
Why do people go to Walsingham ?
Because its close , you don’ have to go abroad
Which film is mission and evangelism show in ?
Les miserables
Films that highlight christian values can :
. Illustrate the power such values can have to change and improve peoples lives
. Inspire and encourage christians to show these values in their own values
. Helps to inspire christians to preach the gospel message to others
Where is the kingdom of God ?
Earth
Who established the kingdom of God ?
Jesus
What does the lords prayer give an idea of ?
Gives an idea of what is required for God’s kingdom to grow on earth
When did the kingdom of God start ?
When Jesus was born
How is the kingdom of God spread ?
It is extended by christians
When will the kingdom of God be completed ?
At the end of time
What does ‘ Our Father, who art in heaven’ mean ?
Jesus wants all people to be able to call God their ‘Father’, and to have a trusting relationship with him
What does ‘ hallowed be thy name ‘ mean ?
This is a prayer for God to be accepted as holy
What does ‘ thy kingdom come ‘ mean ?
This is a prayer for God’s Kingdom to come, and for people to accept the rule of God in their hearts
What does ‘ thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven ‘ mean ?
Accepting and following God’s will is important for establishing the Kingdom of God . When everyone does the will of God, the kingdom will be fully established
What three things does the kingdom of God require ?
Justice,peace and reconciliation
How can christians help the Kingdom of God ?
By contributing to justice, peace and reconciliation
To help create justice , what should christians do ?
They should take action to help change the systems in the world that allow the injustice to continue
What should christians do support peace ?
Support organisations that work for justice and unity
How can christians do reconsiliation ?
Forgive others
What was the second Vatican council ?
A series of meetings held by the pope and bishops between 1962 and 1965
What is the church hierarchy ?
The pope
Cardinals
Bishops
Priests
Deacons
Lay people
What is the main aim of the second Vatican council ?
To work out how to make the church more accessible and relevant to the modern world
What four major documents did the second Vatican council produce ?
Dei verbum
Lumen gentium
Sacrosanctum concilium
Gaudiem et spes
What does Dei verbum describe ?
Stresses that the Bible should be taken seriously as the word of God, but should not be read in a literal way
What does Sacrosanctum concilium describe ?
Emphasises that people should be able to take a full part in the worship of God
What does Lumen Gentium describe ?
Stresses that all members of the church have important roles to play, not just the Pope
What does Gaudium et spes ?
Deals with issues related to modern society . Stresses that the church should not be seperated from modern society
What is the magnificat ?
The prayer that Mary said after she became pregnant with Jesus and visited her cousin Elizabeth
What are the four qualities that make Mary an important figure in the catholic church ?
- Mary shows humility
- Mary praises God’s greatness
- Mary shows her acceptance of God’s will
- Mary shows her trust in God
What are two perspectives of the Magnificat ?
- People believe that the prayer shows that people should rebel against the government .
- Others think that the prayer just shows that God supports the weak and helpless
What is apostolic succession ?
The idea that the Pope and bishops are successors to the twelve apostles
What are the four marks of the church ?
One, holy, catholic apostolic
What does the one mean in the four marks in the catholic church ?
The church is one united church
What does the word catholic mean in context of the four marks of the catholic church ?
The beliefs of church are universal
What does holy mean in terms of the four marks of the catholic church ?
The presence of God makes the church holy
What does apostolic mean in context of the four marks of the catholic church ?
The churches teaching are built on the twelve apostles
What does conciliar mean ?
Refers to something related to a council like the second Vatican council
Why is the church concilliar ?
Because it makes important decisions through councils
What does pontifical mean ?
Something to do with the Pope
Quote from gaudium et spes ?
The church sincerely professes that all men … ought to work for the rightful betterment of this world in which all alike live
Why is the church pontifical ?
Because the Pope is the leader of the catholic church , his authority has been passed down over generations from peter.
What does SVP stand for ?
St Vincent de paul society
Who are SVP ?
An international catholic charity that works locally .
What is the main aim of svp ?
To offer friendship and practical help to people in need in the local area
Who is cafod ?
An example of a catholic charity working nationally and globally trying to make a difference in the world .
What are two examples of work svp do ?
SVP members visit homes and they might run summer camps for children
What are two examples of what cafod do ?
Cafod provides emergency aid to overseas disasters or wars that have ruined lives
Or they might contribute to campaigns against global warming
What is kingdom values ?
The values that God wants people to have as members of his Kingdom
What is a vocation ?
A call from God to take on a certain role in life
What are some examples of kingdom of God values ?
Obedience to God
Desire to peace
Mercy
Humility
Love
Who might have a vocation in particular ?
Priests and nuns
Pope Francis is particulary concerned with creating justice for the poor . What are two examples of how he has done this ?
Increased the number of priests working among the poor.
He aims to inspire people to live more simply
Pope francis has helped to create or has called for peace in many different ways … give two ?
He played a major role in restoring relationships eith Cuba and USA
He brings together leaders of countries that have been at war with each other.
What are two examples of how Pope Francis has shown reconciliation ?
Goes to a local prison and washes their feet
Visited areas of tension
