RE: The Mission Flashcards
What are Monks and Nuns?
People who commit themselves fully to religious lives. An ancient way of living called monasticism
What is a monastery?
A building in which monks and nuns live in a community.
What is a contemplative order?
Living a hidden life of work and prayer.
What is an apostolic order?
Working in the community. Teaching, caring, etc.
Main responsibilities of preists
Take care of the spiritual needs of the ‘People of God and ‘institution’
Why can only men receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
It can only be Men as the 12 apostles were only men and so believed they can only be ordained
3 types of Officials within the catholic church?
Deacon- can do 2 sacraments
Priests- can do 5 sacraments
Bishop- can do all 7 sacraments
What is believed to happen the moment the bishop lays his hand on the head of the preist?
Silently gives the spirit of god and other preists.
What is a chaplains role?
To preform religious services and spiritual guidance to others.
Where do chaplains work?
Usually a Lay person who works in, prisons, schools and armed forces. In all religions
Who founded the SVP
A group of french Catholic students who wanted to put their faith into action through direct assistance of the poor
What are the main aims of SVP
To tackle poverty in all its forms
What is the definition of poverty?
It means you do not have enough or any of that thing which leads to a lower state of mind and such.
What does CAFOD stand for?
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
How was CAFOD founded?
The catholic womens league decided to organise the first Family Fast Day in 1960.
