Unit 3 - Sources of Wisdom and Authority Flashcards
How many books in the Bible?
66 books for non-Catholics
73 for Catholics
How many authors in the Bible?
40 authors
Types of books in the Bible
Law History Prophets Writings, poetry, songs Gospels Letters Revelation
Law in the Bible definition
From God to humanity
History in the Bible definition
About Jewish people and their journey to the Promised Land
Prophets in the Bible definition
Messages from God on how to live and what was to happen in times to come
Writing, poetry and songs in the Bible definition
Expressions on greatness and nature of God
Gospels in the Bible definition
Tells us of Jesus’ life and his teachings
“Good News”
Letters in the Bible
About early Church communities and emergence of Christian Church
Revelation in the Bible definition
End of the World
Inspired view definition
God’s message in human words Truth behind message of Bible Read in light of culture and advised by Magisterium and HS Catholic interpretation Jesus is more important
Literal view definition
Bible is true word for word
No mistakes, inerrant
All people must follow the Bible
Liberal view definition
Bible was written by humans
Bible is not word for word truth
Can help people come closer to God
Parts are outdated
Importance of Bible
Offers advice and guidance for daily living
Reveals to us what God is like
Can be used to reflect on or used in worship
Contains teachings of Jesus
Importance of Magisterium
Gives advice on modern day issues Writes the CCC Continues apostolic tradition and succession Interprets the Bible Inspired by Holy Spirit
Structure of Magisterium
Ordinary Magisterium is daily teaching of Church through letters of the Church and is infallible
Extraordinary Magisterium is either Church councils (Vatican II) or when Pope speaks with absolute authority and is infallible
Sacrosanctum Concilium
Laity more involved
Mass into vernacular
Catholics receive both Body and Blood
Lumen Gentium
Non-Christians could be saved
Church should work more equally together
Importance on what the laity could do
Dei Verbum
Bible is written by humans but inspired by Holy Spirit
Focused on how Church could use the Bible in teachings
Catholics should use Bible to learn more about Jesus
Gaudium et Spes
Looks at how the Church worked with science / tech ology
Emphasised need to treat all fairly / with dignity
Church should talk to all
Meaning of Church as Body of Christ
Brought into the Body at baptism
When we as Christians continue Jesus’ message on Earth
We are people of God as we are believers of Christ
Eucharist brings us together as one Body of Christ
Importance of Church as Body of Christ
Stated in Bible and CCC
Means we continue the message of Jesus, we are apostles
We all have unique and individual roles - laity in their careers, clergy in serving God, religious through prayer
One as Mark of the Church
United as One Catholic Church
United in sacraments and roles we play
Holy as Mark of the Church
Holy by following example of Jesus and teachings of the Church
Can use examples of Saints to help us and pray
Catholic as Mark of the Church
Church is universal, in every country, we evangelise
Strengthened in our faith together
Apostolic as Mark of the Church
Continues work of Apostles, we go and preach to all people
Also continues work of the Pope
How Mary is a Christian model
Model of the Church
Mother of Christ
Lived a perfect life (was sinless and Immaculate Conception)
How Mary is a model of faith
Was perfect example of being faithful and loving
Always had faith in God and Christ
How Mary is a model of discipleship
1st disciple of Jesus
Remained loyal to Jesus
Significance of Mary today
Days dedicated to her
She is an intercessor and has statues in chapels for people to pray to
Places of pilgrimage to where she has appeared
Hymns and prayers attributed to her
Show love of others
Teaching of Jesus
“Do unto others what you would have them do to you”
Forgive our neighbours
Teaching of Jesus
Example when Jesus forgives the robber on the cross
Serve those in need
Teaching of Jesus
Example when Jesus washes his disciples’ feet
Work for fairness and equality
Teaching of Jesus
Example when Jesus helps those who are in poverty
Also Parable of Sheeps and Goats
Conscience in decision making
Informed by God
Centre of us as it allows us to make rational decisions
We can use it to become good people
Natural law in decision making
We see laws in nature designed by God e.g. procreating and protecting life
Things that help with decision-making
Conscience Natural law Magisterium The Bible Teachings of Jesus
Divergent beliefs in decision making
Catholics believe conscience can only be relied on after being informed by Church, natural law and Bible
Most Christians interpret modern issues in a modern way
Humanist believe we must follow our conscience and the world around us but this doesn’t come from a God
For other Christians, all we need is the Bible
