Unit 2 - Practices Flashcards
7 sacraments:
Initiation
Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation
7 sacraments:
Healing
Reconciliation
Anointing of the sick
7 sacraments:
Vocation
Holy orders
Matrimony
Sacraments: divergent views
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
Liturgical worship
The mass
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
Why is the Mass and Eucharist important?
• 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
Divergent views towards the Eucharist
• 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
Divergent views to worship
• 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.
3 types of funeral celebration
The vigil
The funeral rite
The committal
3 aims of the funeral rite
- Communion with the deceased- prayers are said encouraging the deceased to their next life
- Communion of the community- the community come together as the Body of Christ showing their love for the deceased
- The proclamation of eternal life- this reminds us that life is not the end, but rather the passage to communion with God
5 types of prayer
Adoration
Thanksgiving
Repentance
Intercession
Petition
Formal prayer
The mass is formal, set structured prayer
Extempore prayer
Done in silence of the heart. This is often done at home not set prayers.
Why do Catholics pray?
• 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
Popular piety: Rosary
Structured and allows reflection
Reminds us of the main events of the life of Jesus
Allows reflection on the life of Mary
Popular piety: stations of the cross
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
Eucharistic adoration
• 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
Divergent beliefs about popular piety
• 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.
Importance of popular piety
• 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
Places of pilgrimage
Jerusalem
Rome
Lourdes
Walsingham
Why do Catholics go on pilgrimages?
• 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
Divergent views of pilgrimage
• 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
Seven themes of Catholic social teaching
- The sacredness and dignity of the individual
- Call to family
- Human rights and the importance to protect them
- Preferential option for the poor
- Dignity of work, and the rights of workers
- Solidarity with all people
- Stewardship and care for God’s creation
Why Catholic social teachings are important
• 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
Cafod
- Has long term projects- works in partnership with those in most need
- Short term projects- there when emergency’s strike
- They educate and inform the Catholic community of England and Wales
- They campaign for social justice and speak out on behalf of those in most need
Why is evangelisation important?
• 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
How does the church evangelise?
• 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.
How do individually Catholics evangelise?
• 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.
Adoration
When Catholics simply worship God.
Thanksgiving
Catholics want to express gratitude for life, Christ and the Church.
Intercession
Catholics pray to God on behalf of someone else who are in some sort of need.
Repentance
Catholics feel the need to acknowledge sorrow for something they shouldn’t have done.
Petition
Catholics can pray and ask for personal needs.
