T9:Kingdom Of God Flashcards
What is a pilgrimage?
journey that has a spiritual purpose, where the destination may be a sacred religious place
Why do Catholics believe that life is a pilgrimage?
life is a journey to meet God at death -> therefore the Church is the pilgrim people of God
What is a dramatised prayer?
Prayer that involves physical actions
How do Catholics accompany Jesus in the Stations of the Cross?
When Catholics pray before the Stations of the Cross, they accompany Jesus on his final journey with a type of dramatised prayer
Why do Catholics make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem?
Some Catholics make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem where they may do the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa, the street through which Jesus carried his cross
Give a quote that describe Christian views about life as a pilgrimage to heaven
“Christians, on pilgrimage toward the heavenly city, should seek and think of these things which are above” Gaudium et Spes 57
What is the significance of moving between the Stations of the Cross?
is a way to accompany Jesus on his last journey
is a way to share in Jesus’ sufferings as a sign of gratitude & thanks
helps the person to stay focused on their prayers
Why do Catholics go on pilgrimages?
Renew their commitment to the Church & God
meet other Catholics
heal themselves
to feel spiritually inspired
What are the popular pilgrimage sites for Catholics?
Jerusalem
Rome
Lourdes
Why is Jerusalem important for Catholic pilgrimage?
City in Israel where Jesus died
Why do Catholics visit Jerusalem?
to share in Jesus’ life & suffering
to renew their faith & commitment to Jesus
Why is Rome important for Catholic pilgrimage?
Centre of Catholic faith
Vatican, tomb of St. Peter, St John Lateran (most important Catholic Church)
Why do Catholics visit Rome?
to show their commitment to the Catholic Church & their unity with the Pope & all Catholics
Why is Lourdes important for Catholic pilgrimage?
healing powers -> young girl called Bernadette saw visions of Mary
Why do Catholics visit Lourdes?
to be healed physically or spiritually by the waters
to feel stronger & more at peace in body & mind
How can films inspire Christians?
inspires Christians to become more involved in missionary work & evangelism
How is mission through God’s love in good actions portrayed in film?
In Les Miserables, a thief steals silver from the bishop
the bishop stops the police from arresting the thief by claiming it was a gift
persuades thief to become a better person
the thief sets up a factory to help create jobs & benefit from the wealth the bishop gave him
How is the important of following God’s law (mission & evangelism) shown in film?
In Les Miserables, the thief is pursued by a former jailer who refuses to forgive the thief for his crimes & wants him to be back in jail
the thief however saves the jailers life & the jailer finds he cannot arrest him
the thief’s kind act saves him from prison -> therefore Goodness wins out over the law
How is commitment to God through mission & evangelism shown in film?
in The Mission, European priests doing missionary work with native Americans
when natives are attacked by slave owners, priests defend the natives despite danger of death & cautions to leave from the order of the bishops
Why are films important to mission & evangelism?
illustrates the power such values can have to change & improve people’s lives
inspires & encourages Christians to show these values in their own lives
helps to inspire Christians to preach the Gospel message to others & to show it in their lives by their actions
What is the Kingdom of God?
not a place
idea of God’s authority & rule
How was the Kingdom of God established?
through Jesus
continues to grow through the present day, completed at the end of time
What is the Lord’s Prayer?
prayer that Jesus taught to his disciples
gives an idea of what is required for God’s kingdom to grow on earth
What is the meaning of ‘Our Father, who art in heaven’?
Jesus wants all people to be able to call God their ‘Father’, & to have a trusting relationship with him