Saints: Inspiring people of faith Flashcards
What is a Saint?
A saint is someone who lived a virtuous Life, and is now believed to be in heaven
What process crowns a Saint?
Canonisation
What is a patron Saint?
A saint that offers specific protection
Give an example of a Saint
Mother Teresa, St Óscar Romero
What is childhood faith?
Kids accept what their family tells them and imitate religious practices
What is adolescent faith?
Teenagers Question and explore beliefs
What is mature faith?
As people grow older, their faith and relationship with god guides them through challenges
When did Muhammad become a prophet?
At age 40, when angel Gabriel revealed God’s message to him
What was his message?
That there was only one God, and he was the messenger
What was the night journey?
The event when Muhammad travelled to Jerusalem and met past prophets. This led to praying five times day
What guides Islam?
The five pillars of Islam
Who disagreed on the muslim successor?
Sunni and Shia Muslims
Name some types of religious clothing
Cross, Hijab & Niqab
What is Sharia law?
A set of moral guidelines in Islam, shaping everything from diet to dress code
What i Islamophobia?
Islamophobia is the discrimination against Muslims
