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what does canical mean

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key parts of the bible approved by the catholic church

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what is deutercaonical

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a later addition of books to the bible

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what is the council of trent

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ecumenical council where they agreed the books to be in catholic bible

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sowa for gosples

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the gospels are at the heart of all the scripture

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where does the word bible come from

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greek word for books

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where and by who was bible written

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1500 years ago by over 40 authors - it is a collection of books

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who else is old testament significant to

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it is also jewish holy book Tenakh

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what do old and new testaments say about covenants

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old testament includes number of early covenants made with god
new testament contains idea that new covenant with god is shown through Jesus

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what is the catholic understanding of the bible

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inspired word of god which allows them to inerpret it and develop own relationship with god

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how is the old testament structured

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law 5 books - including genesis and exodus commandments from god
history - jewish history - include Joshua and kings
prophets contain mesages from god about the future - Isiah
writings writings of wisdom used to educate about god - job

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how is new testament structured

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gospels- good news - 4 gospels matthew mark luke and john describe events of jesus life
letters or epistles sent to groups to help them focus on the teachings of jesus
book of revelations- final book discusses end of world

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how is the bible diffenerent in other christian groups

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not all chrisitians have the same number of books in the bible
protestants have 7 less books
other groups the books are in a different order
orthodox church adds additional scriptures not agreed by catholic church n

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what does inerrant mean

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idea that the bible has no errors

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what is lectionary

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a book containing passages from where scripture is read during mass

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what does denominations mean

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different groups of christians

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sowa for bible

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god inspired the human authors of the sacred book

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3v ways the bible is interpreted by different denominations

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inspired literal liberal

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what is catholic view of bible (6)

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inspired word so science and religion can work
god communicating message through human authors
god is the author but written by humans inspired by holy spirt
gods message but influenced by authors beliefs
some truth but some is symbolic eg creation story
have faith in jesus first then bible

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literalist view of bible (4)

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bible is word of god no errors
should never be changed
if it contradicts itself there are reasons for that
if it goes against science - then science is incorrect

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What is liberalist view of bible (4)

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written by people inspired to write a book to help people get closer to god
it is symbolic not literal
allows personal interpretation
seen that some parts are now outdated eg thou shall not kill - wont allow murder but may allow euthanasia

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how an the bible be a source of guidance and teaching (5)

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must be read and understood as a whole text
reading bible allows christians to show devotion to god
helps guide through times of struggle and worry
can guide decisions
allows us to form connection with god

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why is bible important to catholics (5)

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sources of guidance
gives laws to follow
teaches history of early church
demonstrates nature of god
core part of the mass

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what does magisterium mean

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master and is the authoity given to pope and bishops to allow them to make church decisions

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what does pontifical mean

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decisions made by pope alone

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what is concilliar
decisions made by ecumenical council pope and bishops
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what is ex cathedra
authority of pope inherited from st peter
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what is ccc catechism of church council
book with all catholic teaching used by priest and bishops to help laity helps catholics understand their faith
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sowa for magistrum
the task of interpreting the word of god has been entrusted soley to the magisterium of the church
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hierarchy of the church
pope cardinals archbishopes bishops priest
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2 forms of magisterium
ordinary and extraordinary
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what is ordinary magisterium
everyday teachings of the church found in writings and sayings of pope and bishops
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what is extraordinary magisterium
teachings on special matters can be made in 2 ways concillar eg second vatican councilor pontifiacal - rare eg pope agreed mary was immaculate conception
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why is magisterium seen as living teaching office (2)
helps advise of things in modern world not covered in bible follows apostles tradition of passing things down
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why is the idea of magisterium important to catholics today
helps catholics intrpret scripture helps address issues in modern world not in scripture
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what is ecumenical council
assembly of popes and bishops to discuss chuch matters
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what is salvation
belief we can be saved by sin and gain eteranl life
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what is a revalation
when something is revealed to us
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outline the history of the second vatical council
was the 21st ecumenical council held at st peters basilica aim to talk about how church could connect with modern world was from october 62 until december 65- pope paul V1
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4 main documents of second vatican
sacred liturgy - change how mass was done laity more involved in mass mass in local language eucharist given in both kinds new lectionary constitution of church teaching on salvation changed now not only catholics could be saved remind people to go to weekly mass marys important role in church explained divine revelation word of god not the bible but jesus church in modern world catholic and non catholics should communicate
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what does it mean to be people of god
we are the choosen people who belong to god come to god through sacraments
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what does the church as a body mean (5)
the church is strong because made up of many one body because we have shared belief we enter the community through baptism we feel jesus through our actions we all have differnt funstions
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what are the different attitudes towards the body of the church
catholics believe it is just the catholic church protestants believe it refers to all christians
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why is it important we are united as the body of the church today
everyone has a different role which show love for god and one another the kingdom of god continues to grow
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whta are the 4 marks of the church
one holy catholic apostolic they describe the church
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where are the 4 marks described
in creed
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what is one and how do we show one
it means we are a unified body with a shared belief demonstrate through taking sacraments an going to mass
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what is holy and how do we show it
means we have a special purpose jesus is our example
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what is catholic and how do we show it
catholic means universal so our church is global the disciples were told to go out and make disciples of all nations we have to carry on there work
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what is apostolic and how do we show it
means living out the traditions handed down from apostles
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what was the annunciation
angel gabriel told mary she would have a son called jesus
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what was the assumption
when marys body went back to heacen
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what was the immaculate conception
the teaching that mary was born without original sin
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what was the virgin birth
mary concieved jesus through the holy sporit
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sowa for mary
mary is the perfect prayer a figure of the church
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how is mary a model of the church (3)
she demonstrates the key values of the church used her free will to accept the job given by god she is a role model to us
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how is mary joined with christ (6)
mary and jesus are intertwined - she was a key part of his incarnation she is mother of jesus so is the mother of the church marys body taken to heaven showing her importance she was immaculate conception so no original sin she could not have been born with sin if she was going to bear jesus showing god had a plan for her mary is secon eve - other woman born without sin
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how is mary a model of discipleship (3)
she showed her faith by accepting her role in jesus birth she is seen as first disciple as she had faith in jesus from the start she showed great sacrifice of her only son
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how is mary important to catholics today (3)
provides support and guidance in our daily lives used in bidding prayers role model appears in apparitions
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what is a moral action
doing the right thing
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what is a conscience
an inner sense of what is right and wrong
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what does virtue ethics mean
considering the moral character of a person to analyse their ethical decisions
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sowa for ethical decisions
good is to be sought evil avoided a new commandment i give to you love oneanother
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what guides to catholics have to help make moral and ethical decisions (6)
jesus teachings, conscience, magisterium, catholic tradition, natural law, virtue ethics
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example of jesus moral teaching (4)
love one another - healing sick forgiveness - forgave those who crucified him serventhood - jesus and disciples served others social justice - jesus helped those in need
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what is natural law
idea we should do good avoid evil - stick to the 5 purposes of humans
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5 purposes as humans
preserve human life procreate educate and seek truth live in society worship god
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what are the 5 purposes designed for
to help humans live in the best society and make a law that applies to all eg saying murder is wrong in all cases
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what are virtue ethics
catholics can work out what is wrong using their conscience and demonstrating good virtues in theri decision making
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what is a good action
one which demonstrates good virtues
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what are the 2 categories virtues are split into and give examples of each
cardinal - prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude theological - faith hope and charity
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what is conscience
innate voice from god informed by scripture and tradition, listening to pope
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what are the implications for catholics today when making ethical decisions
sometimes the scripture doesnt cover all decisions in the modern world- so we use magisterium and conscience and idea of showing love and care for others

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