Unit 2 - Practices

Question 1

7 sacraments:
Initiation

Answer 1

Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation

Question 2

7 sacraments:
Healing

Answer 2

Reconciliation
Anointing of the sick

Question 3

7 sacraments:
Vocation

Answer 3

Holy orders
Matrimony

Question 4

Sacraments: divergent views

Answer 4

Orthodox Christian’s celebrate the seven sacraments but they are called the 7 mysteries
Protestants believe differently:
1) Most only accept baptism and Eucharist the rest are just rituals
2) Baptists and evangelical protestants get baptised but it is only an expression of faith, therefore is not a sacrament
3) Quakers and the salvation army have known only faith and the Bible is needed to be saved

Question 5

Liturgical worship
The mass

Answer 5

Introductory rites- includes the penitential rite where we confess our sins
Liturgy of the word- we have the readings from the Bible, Gospel, have a homily, and say the creed
Liturgy of the Eucharist- the offertory then the Eucharistic prayer, bread and wine turned into body and blood
Concluding rites- Final blessing and then sent out to spread the good news

Question 6

Why is the Mass and Eucharist important?

Answer 6

• Catholics believe that though transubstantiation Jesus is really present during the Mass
• The Eucharist is also a sacrament where Catholics receive grace from God
• The Mass reminds Catholics of the resurrection and that there is life after death
• The Mass brings Catholics together as the Body of Christ where they can share there love of God

Question 7

Divergent views towards the Eucharist

Answer 7

• Quakers and the Salvation Army never have the Eucharist as there was only one Eucharistic celebration- the Last Supper
• The Eucharist is just a commemoration, low Anglicans and most protestants do not believe in transubstantiation

• Orthodox Christians and some protestants believe the real presence of Jesus is found in the Bread and Wine, they become the Body and Blood of Jesus

Question 8

Divergent views to worship

Answer 8

• For Catholics, Orthodox Christians and many Anglicans liturgical worship is the main form of worship.
• It is used rarely by other protestants only for formal occasions.
• Most protestants have non- liturgical worship where prayers are said without structure. For many the Bible is key.

Question 9

3 types of funeral celebration

Answer 9

The vigil
The funeral rite
The committal

Question 10

3 aims of the funeral rite

Answer 10

1. Communion with the deceased- prayers are said encouraging the deceased to their next life
2. Communion of the community- the community come together as the Body of Christ showing their love for the deceased
3. The proclamation of eternal life- this reminds us that life is not the end, but rather the passage to communion with God

Question 11

5 types of prayer

Answer 11

Adoration
Thanksgiving
Repentance
Intercession
Petition

Question 12

Formal prayer

Answer 12

The mass is formal, set structured prayer

Question 13

Extempore prayer

Answer 13

Done in silence of the heart. This is often done at home not set prayers.

Question 14

Why do Catholics pray?

Answer 14

• Stepping away from life, and focussing on God
• Deepening that relationship with God
• Showing thanks to God for all that he has provided- ‘raising heart and mind.’
• To offer their needs to God or the needs of others

Question 15

Popular piety: Rosary

Answer 15

Structured and allows reflection
Reminds us of the main events of the life of Jesus
Allows reflection on the life of Mary

Question 16

Popular piety: stations of the cross

Answer 16

Allows one to remember the passion of Jesus

Furthermore one can reflect and give thanks for the sacrifice of Christ
It reminds one of the salvation that Jesus offers humanity

Question 17

Eucharistic adoration

Answer 17

• It allows one to become present with Jesus and His presence in the host
• It is a way in which thanks and praise can be offered to God
• We can experience the grace of God through reflecting on the Eucharist

Question 18

Divergent beliefs about popular piety

Answer 18

• Protestant Christians tend to have a different approach to popular piety;
• Many will not take part in the rosary, the stations of the cross or adoration
• Reflecting on the Bible and personal prayer are the only types of popular piety that protestants will take part in.

Question 19

Importance of popular piety

Answer 19

• It is a different way in which a Catholic can be connected with God
• It is also a way in which a Catholic can express their faith on a more personal level
• It is a way that a Catholics faith can be enhanced, THOUGH the Mass is still the most important type of worship
• It can become a helpful habit/and also used in certain times of the Church calendar

Question 20

Places of pilgrimage

Answer 20

Jerusalem
Rome
Lourdes
Walsingham

Question 21

Why do Catholics go on pilgrimages?

Answer 21

• It helps them on their search for God
• It is a time where one can become closer to God, especially through prayer
• It may be a place of service
• They have a special connection with something
• It may be a place healing

Question 22

Divergent views of pilgrimage

Answer 22

• Many protestants do not think places of pilgrimage are needed as you can encounter God anywhere
• They also see it as a form of idolatry since the only person one should pray to is God
• Some Protestants may go to Taizé or Jerusalem, but not necessarily places associated with holy people

Question 23

Seven themes of Catholic social teaching

Answer 23

1. The sacredness and dignity of the individual
2. Call to family
3. Human rights and the importance to protect them
4. Preferential option for the poor
5. Dignity of work, and the rights of workers
6. Solidarity with all people
7. Stewardship and care for God’s creation

Question 24

Why Catholic social teachings are important

Answer 24

• It is inspired by the sheep and the goats, the good Samaritan, and the love of God and your neighbour.
• CST promotes the need, for justice, peace and reconciliation
• It means the Church is united together as the Body of Christ to promote fairness
• It is rooted in the Church teaching, and the teachings of Jesus

Question 25

Cafod

Answer 25

1. Has long term projects- works in partnership with those in most need
2. Short term projects- there when emergency’s strike
3. They educate and inform the Catholic community of England and Wales
4. They campaign for social justice and speak out on behalf of those in most need

Question 26

Why is evangelisation important?

Answer 26

• It is a way that Catholics can visibly share the love of God to others
• It is also a way of sharing the Gospel with others
• Catholics can also share the impact that the Mass
has on their daily lives
• It can help others achieve salvation
• Catholics have a duty to continue the mission of the apostles

Question 27

How does the church evangelise?

Answer 27

• Through the parish, either the Mass, with other Christian churches, and through local Church newspapers.
• The Bishops help Catholics understand the Gospel, build together evangelical parishes, and have national Catholic publications.
• The Pope proclaims the Gospel through means of media, and world events. Furthermore it lives out the Gospel through the work of charities, or religious orders/communities.

Question 28

How do individually Catholics evangelise?

Answer 28

• By the choice of career, through having a family, or by being a catechist
• They may also share or learn about their faith at national events
• Finally they may speak at international conferences, or blog on social media about their faith.

Question 29

Adoration

Answer 29

When Catholics simply worship God.

Question 30

Thanksgiving

Answer 30

Catholics want to express gratitude for life, Christ and the Church.

Question 31

Intercession

Answer 31

Catholics pray to God on behalf of someone else who are in some sort of need.

Question 32

Repentance

Answer 32

Catholics feel the need to acknowledge sorrow for something they shouldn’t have done.

Question 33

Petition

Answer 33

Catholics can pray and ask for personal needs.