Sin and Forgiveness Flashcards

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what is absolutism?

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the belief that certain actions are always right or always wrong

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what is the eucharist?

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meaning thanksgiving. The sacrament in which roman Catholics remember the last supper

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what is evangelisation?

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literally means spreading the good news which can be translated as gospel. The sharing of the gospel and life of Jesus with others

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what is forgiveness?

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the act of pardoning someone for the offences they have caused you. Overlooking a persons faults

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what is punishment?

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the consequences or penalty for someone that has committed a crime

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what is relativism?

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the belief that certain actions are right or wrong depending on the situation or circumstances

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what is salvation?

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the belief that through Jesus’ death and resurrection humanity has achieved the possibility of eternal life with God.

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what is sin?

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an act against god

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what is retribution?

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making a criminal pay for their crime e.g. the death penalty

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what is deterrence?

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a form of punishment that is so severe that it puts other people off from doing it

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what is rehabilitation?

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helping criminals to change so they don’t commit crimes again

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what message of Jesus is rehabilitation linked to?

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‘turn the other cheek’

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what do Catholics believe about capital punishment?

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acceptable but don’t encourage it
sanctity of life says all life is holy and belongs to God so should be preserved
imago dei-created in Gods image- an act against God

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what did St Augustine teach about capital punishment?

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‘there is no space to reform a character except in this life’
we must try and reform criminals

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what did Pope John Paul teach about capital punishment?

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should be avoided unless it is the only way to protect society from that criminal

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what does Pope Francis say about capital punishment?

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against it- concerned that an innocent person may be put to death

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what do Catholics believe about forgiveness?

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important because is it based on the teachings of Jesus

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what does the gospel of Matthew teach about forgiveness?

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there is no limit to forgiveness - Jesus told peter we should forgive ‘not seven but seventy-seven times’

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what do the beatitudes teach about forgiveness?

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‘blessed are the merciful’ - if we want god to forgive us and show mercy then we should forgive and show mercy

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which prayer highlights catholic views on forgiveness?

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Our Father- ‘to forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us’

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what does the book of Genesis teach about forgiveness?

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‘whoever sheds human blood by humans shall their blood be shed’- revenge not forgiveness

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what does the old testament say about forgiveness?

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‘an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth’ -revenge not forgiveness

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what ways can Catholics receive salvation?

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god took human form in Jesus (incarnation) to guide people on how to live a good life
god showed love for humanity through his actions -Jesus cared for the less fortunate and forgave sinners
Jesus died on the cross and resurrected to clear us of our sins

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what are the four marks of the catholic church?

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church is one
church is holy
church is catholic
church is apostolic

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why are the four marks important?

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church is one- the church is united
church is holy- Christians follow Jesus who was the founder of the church
church is catholic- the catholic church is still universal and unchanging and available to all
church is apostolic- church teachings are still the same today as they were 2000 years ago

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why is Mary the role model of the catholic church?

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chosen to be human mother of god the son- without Mary there would be no Jesus, incarnation and therefore no salvation
she can intercede on behalf of catholic prayers
she was a person of true faith, a model of dedication and an example of flawless charity who didn’t question god but accepted her role as mother of god

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how is the church the body of Christ?

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all members are united with Jesus
catholics consider themselves to be the physical form of Jesus on earth
Jesus lived through his followers meaning the church acts as Jesus’ body in the world today
Christians become part of the catholic church through baptism
at eucharist catholics receive the body of Christ

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how does the alter represent beliefs about salvation?

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eucharist takes place at the alter which reminds Christians of the sacrifice and death of Jesus on the cross
reminds catholics of the last supper

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how does the baptismal font represent catholic beliefs about salvation?

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baptism is the first sacrament a Christian takes which washes away original sin and allows salvation

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how does the tabernacle represent catholic beliefs about salvation?

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a focus for private prayer and devotion

catholics will kneel down towards the tabernacle in honour of the presence of Jesus

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how does the church facing the east and Jerusalem help catholics worship god?

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it is the holy land where Jesus was born, died and resurrected
sun rises in east bringing new life

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how does the church being a cruciform shape help catholics to worship god?

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signifies importance of the death of Jesus which achieved salvation

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how do stained glass windows in the church help catholics to worship god?

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they display stories from the bible or the lives of the saints which helps catholics remember how to be good people

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how do the towers and steeples help catholics to worship god?

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they represent prayer and worship rising up to heaven

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how do vaulted ceilings help catholics to worship god?

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creates space which is pointing up and showing a connection with god and heaven

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how does baptism help catholics achieve salvation?

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water is poured on the baby’s head to wash away original sin and welcome them into Christianity

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how does reconciliation help catholics to achieve salvation?

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catholics ask god for forgiveness to achieve eternal life with him through having his mercy

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how does the eucharist help catholics to achieve salvation?

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focused on the sacrifice Jesus made for our salvation

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why are catholic is the eucharist important for catholics?

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recalling the last supper
means thanksgiving - catholics are thankful for Jesus’ sacrifice to bring salvation
unites Christians with god and allows them to become closer to him by receiving the body and blood of Christ
highest form of prayer

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why is evangelisation important for catholics?

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literally means spreading of the gospel - catholics have been given the responsibility to share the gospel and teachings of Jesus with others
Jesus sent his apostles out into the world on a mission to ‘make disciples of all nations’

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how did Pope Francis share the message of evangelisation?

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in 2013, Pope Francis wrote a letter to the world on the theme of the church’s mission of evangelisation in the modern world- the way to share the gospel is to show love and care for the weak, vulnerable and poor

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how can catholics spread the message of Jesus?

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evangelise locally, nationally and globally
choosing a career like teaching medicine or caring which demonstrates Christ’s love for the world
working for catholic newspapers and magazines e.g. northern cross
working for charities such as CAFOD or SVP