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Unit 3: Sources Of Wisdom And Authority Flashcards

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What does the Old Testament contain?

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  • The Torah (five books of Moses).
  • The teachings of the Prophets.
  • The Writings: Psalms (poems), proverbs (wisdom).
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What does the New Testament contain?

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  • The Gospels (which deal with the life, death and resurrection of Jesus).
  • The Acts of the Apostles (history of the early Church).
  • Letters from the disciples (St Paul, St Peter, St John, etc.)
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Why is the Bible important to Catholics?

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  • It is the Word of God.
  • It contains the life of Jesus.
  • It was inspired by the Holy Spirit.
  • By reading it we can grow closer to God.
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Divergent Christian attitudes towards the Bible.

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1) Creationists/Literalists - take the Bible literally.

2) Catholics - believe the Bible is made up of many different forms of literature (poetry, historical narrative - the life of Jesus, laws, prophecies, etc).

3) Liberal Protestants - some believe that the Bible is of human origin and not the direct word of God.

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What is the Magisterium?

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The pope and bishops together in communion with him who lead the Church.

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Roles of the Magisterium

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1) Interpret the Bible for modern day life.

2) Update the Catechism (official teachings of the Catholic Church).

3) Guide Catholics in how to deal with modern day ethical dilemmas (e.g. IVF, abortion, euthanasia).

4) Elect the new pope through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

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Divergent attitudes towards the Magisterium

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1) Catholics recognise the Magisterium as having the authority of Jesus and the first disciples.

2) Protestants do not recognise the Magisterium as an authority as they are not members of the Catholic Church and have their own Church leaders.

3) Many other Christians reject the Magisterium believing that the Bible should be a Christian’s only guide in how to live a life.

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What is the second Vatican council and what are the four documents?

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1962-1965 in St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. They wrote four documents all about the changes that would follow:
- Sacrosanctum Concilium
- Lumen Gentium
- Dei Verbum
- Gaudium et Spes

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What changes were made in Sacrosanctum Councilium?

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  • Mass could be said in local language.
  • Laity (non-priests could give out communion and read at mass).
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What changes were made in Lumen Gentium?

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  • Non Christians and even atheists can achieve salvation.
  • The people of the Church are as important as priests to carry on Jesus’ work.
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What changes were made in Dei Verbum?

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  • Scripture (Bible and tradition are equally important, the Gospels are of particular importance, the Bible is the Word of God, written by humans and inspired by HS).
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What changes were made in Gaudium et Spes?

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  • Important Catholics work with other Christian denominations for a better world.
  • Important that we work with science and technology to understand God.
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What does the term ‘The Church as the Body of Christ’ mean?

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St Paul compares the people of the Church to a body, and just as a body is made up of different parts, the Church is made up of many different people and each person has an important job to do.

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Why is the Church being the Body of Christ important?

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  • Reminds Christians that each member of the Church is unique and can contribute uniquely to the work of the Church.
  • We are all called to do Jesus’ work (priests and deacons AND laity).
  • It was taught by St Paul in the Bible.
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Divergent attitudes towards the Church being the Body of Christ.

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  • Some people argue that the Church is divided (not all Christians agree with each other) so it should not be compared to a body.
  • Some argue that the Church is made up of sinful people so should not compare themselves to Jesus.
  • Many Christians don’t recognise the pope as the head of their Church so we are not all working together.
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What are the Four Marks of the Church?

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  • One
  • Holy
  • Catholic
  • Apostolic
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What does it mean for the Church to be called ‘one’ as one of the Four Marks of the Church?

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  • The Church is one body, one Church.
  • Catholics are united by shared beliefs.
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Why is the Church being called ‘one’ as one of the four marks of the Church important?

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  • Reminds us that we are all part of the Body of Christ.
  • We have a responsibility to work with other Christians to do Jesus’ work.
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What does it mean for the Church to be called ‘holy’ as one of the Four Marks of the Church?

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  • The Holy Spirit works through the Church (e.g. through the sacraments).
  • Jesus founded the Church.
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Why is the Church being called ‘holy’ as one of the four marks of the Church important?

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  • Reminds Catholics to receive the sacraments.
  • Reminds Catholics to turn to the Church for help living a Christian life.
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What does it mean for the Church to be called ‘Catholic’ as one of the Four Marks of the Church?

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  • Meaning ‘universal’.
  • Church is a worldwide community.
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Why is the Church being called ‘Catholic’ as one of the four marks of the Church important?

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  • Reminds us that Church is a global family (CST).
  • We are joined together around the world in a shared mission to evangelise.
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What does it mean for the Church to be called ‘Apostolic’ as one of the Four Marks of the Church?

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  • Church is carrying on the tradition of the Apostles.
  • Authority of the Church has been passed down by Apostolic Succession - St Peter (first pope) and the disciples (first bishops).
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Why is the Church being called ‘Apostolic’ as one of the four marks of the Church important?

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  • Reminder that Magisterium (Pope and bishops) have been given authority of the apostles.
  • Church has a duty to preserve, teach, defend the teachings of the apostles.
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Why is Mary seen as a role-model of faith?

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  • She risked everything to follow God’s plan at the Annunciation.
  • She was faithful to God.
  • She is the mother of Jesus.
  • She is the Immaculate Conception (without sin).
  • She is an intercessor (prays for us).
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Divergent attitudes towards Mary being a role-model of the Church.

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  • Protestant Christians do not believe Mary or any saints can intercede (pray for us).
  • Some Christians say we should only pray directly to God.
  • Orthodox Christians respect Mary in similar ways to Catholics.
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What are the sources of guidance for Catholics?

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1) Jesus - his teachings and life in the New Testament.
2) Natural Law - the moral order in the universe.
3) Conscience - an inner feeling of the rightness or wrongness of an act.
4) The Teachings of the Church - the Catechism and teachings of the Magisterium.

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What are two moral or ethical teachings of Jesus?

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  • The First Great Commandment of Jesus - ‘love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind.’
  • The Second Great Commandment of Jesus - ‘love your neighbour as yourself’.
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Divergent attitudes towards personal and ethical decision making sources

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  • Atheists believe that Jesus is not the best guide to inform our ethical decision making.
  • Members of the Jewish faith reject the idea that Jesus was the messiah (savior). Therefore he would not be a guide for them to follow. (Person of Jesus)
  • Atheists reject Natural Law as they do not believe in universal/absolute truths. Every society decides what to believe and may decide different things. (Natural Law)
  • Many people do not believe that there is such a thing as a conscience.
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SWA for 3.1 / 3.2 : The Bible and Interpreting the Bible

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Catechism 119 - “The Bible is the word of God”

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SWA for 3.3 : The Magisterium

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The Magisterium has been given “authority by Christ” - Catechism 88

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SWA for 3.4 : The Second Vatican Council

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The purpose of Vatican 2 was “to guard the faith” of the Church (St. John Paul II)

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SWA for 3.5 : The Church as the Body of Christ

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“The body is one and has many members.” (1 Corinthians 12:12)

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SWA for 3.6 : The Four Marks of the Church

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“We believe in one, holy, Catholic and apostolic Church.” (Nicene Creed)

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SWA for 3.7 : Mary as a model of the Church

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“From Mary we learn to trust, even when all hope seems gone” (St John Paul II)

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SWA for 3.8 : Personal and Ethical decision making

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Jesus’ 2nd Greatest Commandment “love your neighbour as yourself” Matthew 2

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