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IGCSE RS PAPER 2 UNIT 1 > Topic 5 Differences among Christians in their Attitudes to roles of Ordained Ministry > Flashcards

Topic 5 Differences among Christians in their Attitudes to roles of Ordained Ministry Flashcards

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What do priests do? 2 out of the 5 things - mediator and administer sacraments

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  1. Mediator between god and man (represent god to people and vice versa)
  2. Can administer sacraments (7 for RCC - baptism, confirmation, confession, marriage, ordination, holy communion, last rites) sacraments are way of receiving god’s grace into life
    - Priests have authority to say that god has forgiven them when ppl confess sins cos only he has power to pronounce absolution
    - RCC believe only priest can offer mass because priest has power to consecrate bread + wine ( make holy)
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What can priests do? 4 and 5 out of the 5 things?

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  1. Can be role model (must act responsibly at all times) doesn’t get married
  2. provides pastoral care for congregation eg visiting sick
  3. Studies bible + Christianity in detail -> can answer any qs that ppl have about the faith + they teach
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Why do Catholics have such a high regard for their priests?

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  1. Beliefs of Early Church - has authority as they had an ordained ministry of ‘elders’
  2. Authority -> apostolic succession (stand in line w teachings given to OG 😎 disciples ✝️
  3. Pass on unwritten oral message of Jesus (apostolic tradition)
  4. Priests 6 yrs training - highly qualified (give effective advice 📚)
  5. Set apart from laity (to perform sacraments) -> ordination by bishop where Holy Spirit ✨ 🕊 ✨ and authority of Jesus ✝️ conferred upon the priest
  6. Save people via sacraments
  7. Celibate (complete dedication to god + job) 🚫😽
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What are Bishops responsible for?

And why do they hold authority? (4 points) church, ordain, link, main

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  1. Responsible for ⛪️ in diocese
  2. Ordains, appoints + disciplines them, ensures everyone in diocese is following teachings
  3. Link between local parishes + Church of Rome
  4. Main pastor of diocese - makes sure all churches perform Eucharist regularly + properly
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Why do Catholics respect the Bishop so much?

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  1. Through ordination chosen by god
  2. Authority of God to preach, teach through apostolic succession + tradition 📚🏛
  3. In charge of whole diocese -> authority must be respected to ensure that church teachings are upheld
  4. Bishops have been a specific role since 2nd century
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What is the role of the Pope?

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  1. Visible earthly leader of Catholic Church + successor of peter
  2. Known as Bishop of Rome - cares for his diocese etc as well
  3. Elected by cardinals guided by HS ✨ 🕊 and remains pope usually until he dies
  4. Organises magisterium + ensures all important issues are considered
  5. Ultimate authority - can speak ex Cathedra 🗣 💎
  6. Appoints + ordains new cardinals + bishops
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What is the order of importance in Catholic Church?

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  1. Pope
  2. Cardinals
  3. Bishops
  4. Priests
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Why is the Pope respected?

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  1. Responsible for magisterium (authority through apostolic succession)
  2. Successor of peter via apostolic succession
  3. Head of church, ordains, complete authority
  4. Chosen by cardinals - inspired by HS (very important!)
  5. Can speak ex Cathedra (Emphasises his importance)
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Why are vicars seen as a source of authority for Protestants?

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  1. 4 years training- how to lead congregation, theology etc 📖
  2. Only vicars can conduct marriages and consecrate bread + wine at holy communion
  3. CofE vicars undergo ordination where church officially recognises calling of god upon person’s life (by bishop laying hands on them) + gives them authority to minister for parish ⛪️
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Describe the role of ministers in Baptist churches

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  1. ministers aren’t technically ordained
  2. Responsibility for organising + running services etc - however not only ones who can lead holy communion service WHICH CAN BE DONE BY ANY BAPTIST and ANY BAPTIST can be invited to 🗣
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Explain why baptist churches can invite anyone to preach?

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  1. No hierarchy = all ppl 👨 👩 equal in eyes of Christ (Gal 3)
  2. Minister just guides services - no authority over congregation
  3. Historically broke away from established churches cos they didn’t like separation of preist + laity
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What about the Quakers?

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  1. No ordained ministry : HS can act thru anyone
  2. Jesus one mediator between god and man - no other is necessary ANYONE CAN APPROACH GOD DIRECTLY!!!
  3. Elders are appointed to organise practical stuff + set an example of love but no power
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Why do quakers not have an ordained ministry?

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  1. 1 Corinthians Paul wrote about how different people can do different things - no one more special than the other - everyone needed
  2. Rely heavily on conscience to make moral decisions and services have little content ->unnecessary to have ordained ministry
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Why should churches need an ordained ministry?

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  1. Ordained ministers > experienced than laity
  2. We have prime ministers to keep us up to date and keep order, system should be in place in church with figure head as well
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Why should churched not need an ordained ministry?

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  1. Unnecessary hierarchy -> separates laity from God as pray via priests
  2. Corruption
  3. Quakers
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Why are clergy essential in life of christian?

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  1. Role models eg priests

2. Lead congregation + are knowledgeable

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Why are the clergy not essential in life of christian?

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  1. Hierarchy = inequality
  2. Abuse of power + corruption
  3. Quakers prove that they are superfluous (part of god in everyone so can approach god directly)
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Give a conclusion for the statement ‘the clergy are essential in the life of a christian’ ✝️ 📖 ⛪️

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  1. While clergy provide structure, not essential
  2. Galatians - all people are equal in the eyes of Christ - hierarchy goes against teachings like these
  3. Strongest argument = numerous christian denominations eg quakers function successfully w/out clergy, thus a lot more equal
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Give a conclusion for the statement ‘churches do not need an ordained ministry’ ✝️ 📚 ⛪️

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  1. While some churches function without an ordained ministry
  2. I believe that the experience and knowledge that trained clergy have is essential for creating a church that is reliable, efficient + structured

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