The History Of Christianity In Britain Flashcards
1
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What is a pagon
A
- Somebody who follows a polytheistic religion
* someone who has no religion at all
2
Q
What did St Alban do
A
He dressed up as a priest to save the priest
3
Q
Why is St Alban important
A
Because he became the first British Christian martyr in 200 AD
4
Q
What is the order of the mass
A
Penitential rite, liturgy of the word, creed, offertory, Eucharistic prayer, sign of peace, communion, blessing
5
Q
Pope selection process
A
- elected by the college of cardinals
- locked in a room until the new pope is elected
- they chose by writing their names down on a piece of paper and hand it in
- if not chosen then black smoke
- if chosen then white smoke
6
Q
Titles of the pope
A
- vicar of Christ
- bishop of Rome
- successor of the prince of the apostles
- servant of the servants of God
7
Q
Who is the first and current pope
A
1st = Peter Current = Pope Francis
8
Q
Role of the Bishop
A
- control the diocese
* ordains the priest
9
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Roles of the priest
A
- serves the community
- runs ten mass
- baptising people
