Unit 3 - Worship and Celebration Flashcards
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Absolution
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Through the action of the priest, God grants pardon and peace
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Chrism
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The oil used in baptism, confirmation and ordination
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Commemoration
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The belief that the Eucharist is the remembrance of the last supper
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Contrition
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Sorrow for the sin committed and deciding not to sin again
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Holy Week
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The week before Easter Sunday
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Liturgy of the Eucharist
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The re-enactment of the last supper during which the bread and wine are transubstantiated
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Liturgy of the word
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The bible readings in the second part of the mass
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Penance
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An action to show your contrition
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Penitential rite
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The confession and absolution at the beginning of mass
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Rite of communion
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Receiving the body and blood of Jesus
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Sacrament
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An outward sign through which an invisible grace is given to a person by Jesus
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Transubstantiation
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The belief that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus
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Explain the meaning of the sacrament of baptism. (10.3.1)
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- Refers to washing away of old life&entering a new one, free from sin. Catholics are usually baptised as babies and parents make promises on their behalf during ceremonies
- Marking a person becoming part of the Catholic Church; done in public so recognised by whole community; joined with the faith of other Christians
- First sacrament of initiation; recognition person needs to grow into the faith&will continually need grace from God; first step of sacramental life&essential in a Catholic’s life
- Parents&godparents take vows showing they believe in Catholic faith&are willing to bring up child to follow Church’s teachings
- All sins are washed away so person is left pure; original sin washed away; sign of God’s love&forgiveness; frees them from sins already committed
- Sign child is chosen by Christ to be a believer; symbolised by anointing with oil (especially Chrism)&candle lit given to godparents; shows they are a person of Christ
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Explain the importance of baptism. (10.3.1)
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- Catechism teaches basis of Catholic life; can not receive other sacraments without it; ‘door to the Church’; receive grace to live a holy life
- Becomes a full member of the Church; enters covenant with Church to grow in faith&belief; taught to follow Church’s teachings; said to give person new life in HS
- Washes away original sin&any other sins; makes a person pure; become closer to God and achieve salvation
- Necessary for a person to achieve salvation - saved from sin&entering heaven; Magisterium&CCC say baptism is necessary for salvation
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Explain the meaning of the sacrament of confirmation. (10.3.2)
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- Final sacrament of initiation; person fully joined with the Church; received all grace; faith continue to grow as fully initiated adults
- Gives grace needed to live a Christian life&achieve salvation
- Joins people more closely to the Church so they can live in the way the Church teaches, to achieve salvation
- Marks the growth for a Christian into a mature member of the Church; by retaking baptismal vows, Catholics bear witness to their faith; public declaration of belief to the community
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Explain the importance of confirmation. (10.3.2)
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- According to Canon (Church) law, makes the person a full member of the Church
- Only those confirmed can take on lay ministries
- Leaves a irremovable spirited mark on the person; identifies a believer of Christ
- Receive the gift of the HS; inspires recipient to have&be a witness to their faith
- Is a public declaration of the person’s faith; renew baptismal vows; declare they will believe&practise faith; individual’s choice to declare faith as opposed to parents/godparents
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Explain the meaning of the sacrament of reconciliation. (10.3.3)
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- Recognise they’ve separated themselves from God&they need God’s forgiveness for their wrongdoings; God helps through grace not to do it again
- Gives grace to live a Christian life&avoid sins leading away from salvation
- The penitent is given advice on how to overcome temptation&follow the path to salvation
- CCC explains it leads to ‘peace&serenity of conscience’; means person feel better&has increased feeling of self-worth
- Receving it at least once a year is one of the Precepts of the Church - the rules Catholics are expected to follow; receiving more frequently is actively encouraged; receive it to maintain a relationship with the Church; belonging to&following teachings leads to salvation
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Explain the importance of reconciliation. (10.3.3)
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- Gives opportunity for penitent to strengthen relationship with God; get God’s forgiveness&become closer to Him
- Gives the grace of God; gives ‘an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle’ against temptation, making it easier for penitent to live a Christian life
- Allows reconciliation with the community; when Jesus appeared after resurrection He encouraged disciples to forgive one another
- Brings forgiveness of sins committed after baptism; once reconciled Catholics can receive Eucharist&are able to come closer to salvation thus entering heaven
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Explain the meaning of the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. (10.3.4)
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- Is a strengthening sacrament; given to those in danger of death from sickness or old age
- It’s the gift of grace that helps a person deal with their illness; can be repeated if condition worsens
- Used to mark the end of a person’s life on Earth; prepares them for death
- Way of joining sick person with community, who pray for sick person&in turn asks person receiving sacrament to pray for them
- Copies actions of Jesus when He healed by touch&word; reminds sick person&the community that today’s Church can still heal like Jesus&his disciples
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Explain the importance of the anointing of the sick. (10.3.4)
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- Through words&touch, bestows grace&gives spiritual strength&healing to the person; restores health&is frequently a supporting sacrament
- CCC states it joins person with ‘people of Christ’; makes all Christians holy, not only the one receiving the sacrament
- Reassuring one by showing love of the parish for sick person; CCC says person receives ‘strengthening peace&courage’
- Allows person’s sins to be forgiven; gift of the HS will heal soul&forgive all sins
- Catholics believe in suffering&dying they’re joining with Christ in His passion; reflects anointing received in baptism&anointing of Christ before He died; reminder of their life with Jesus
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Explain the nature of the Mass. (10.3.5)
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- Is a re-enactment of the Last Supper&celebration of the resurrection of Jesus; celebrated every day except Good Friday&Holy Saturday
- (1st part) Penitential Rite make Catholics aware they’re sinners&need to be forgiven by God regularly; if serious sins are committed they’re expected to go to confession before receiving Holy Communion
- (2nd part) Liturgy of the word (Bible readings) has a theme, often related to the time of year; priest/deacon gives a homily explaining readings&related them to Catholic life today; congregation recited creed&joins in prayers of intercession
- (3rd part) Liturgy of the Eucharist; when bread&wine are brought to the altar; priest says Eucharistic Prayer, re-enacting Last Supper; bread&wine are transubstantiated into body&blood of Christ; distributed to people in rite of communion
- (4th part) Catholics five thanks forwhat they received&are given a blessing to help them in the week ahead
- Catholics are expected to attend Mass every Sunday&on holy days; an obligation&is 1st Precept of the Church
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Explain the importance of Mass. (10.3.5)
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- Bread&wine are transubstantiated into body&blood of Christ; Catholics believe Jesus is present during Mass
- Eucharist is a sacrament; daily or weekly gift of grace which strengthens faith so they can grow closer to God
- Is a celebration of the resurrection; shows Catholics there’s eternal life, so by attending Mass believe they too will receive eternal life
- Attend to be in presence of Christ&receive His body&blood; joins them with Jesus to get them closer to salvation
- According to Gospels Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday; known as the Lord’s Day by early Christians; celebrated as day of rest
- Duty of Catholics to attend Mass on Sundays&Holy Days; centre of Catholic life as they meet to worship&learn teachings of the Church
- Is a communal activity; congregation join together to show love of God; can strengthen faith&can copy the community of apostles around Jesus at the Last Supper
- Commanded by Jesus at the Last Supper (‘Do this in memory of me’); CCC says it’s a sin to knowingly miss Mass on Sundays&Holy Days of obligation
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Explain the meaning of the Eucharist in the Eastern Orthodox Church. (10.3.6)
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- Bread&wine become body&blood of Jesus; not explained by Church or called a sacrament; termed a holy mystery
- Part of the Divine Liturgy, where heaven comes to Earth in Body&Blood of Jesus; symbolised by priest consecrating elements behind screen (iconostasis) representing heaven&bringing them to people of Earth
- Gives spiritual nourishment to congregation, filling them with presence of Christ&with grace&blessing from God
- Celebrated following actions&words of Jesus from Last Supper&remembering Chist’s sacrifice on the cross
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Explain the meaning of the Eucharist in most Nonconformist Protestant Churches. (10.3.6)
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- Holy Communion commemorates the Last Supper&God’s mercy; bread&wine are unchanged, but symbolic of Christ’s presence
- Gives spiritual nourishment to congregation, filling them with presence of Christ&with grace&blessing from God
- Brings unity as worshippers share one Body of Christ
- Reminder of the Last Supper&crucifixion of Jesus
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Explain the meaning of the Eucharist in the Church of England. (10.3.6)
- Anglicans (members of CoE) that believe in priests&7 sacraments have similar beliefs to Catholics
- Anglican who believe in ministers&2 sacraments (baptism&Holy Communion) have Nonconformist Protestant beliefs about the Eucharist
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Explain the meaning of the Eucharist in the Salvation Army and Quakers. (10.3.6)
- Believe Jesus is the only priest so there's no need for rituals, especially as these caused divisions between Christian groups
- Believe worship should be direct contact with God without symbols like bread&wine
- Believe they can live spiritually holy lives without use of sacraments
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Explain why the Church has certain features. (10.3.7)
- Church faces East; Jesus brings new life like sun rises from East, reminds Catholics living good life will share in resurrection of Christ
- Altar; the focus, Mass on alter as a symbol of Christ sacrificing himself to God, bread&wine on it like LS, priest faces congregation
- Crucifix; visual reminder of Jesus' suffering, he was the price for salvation and eternal life, through forgiveness of sins
- Tabernacle; where consecrated hosts are conserved after transubstantiation, has a place of honor usually adjacent to the alter, believe Jesus is present with holy sacrament, Catholics genuflect towards it for respect, reminder of Tent of Meeting where Moses kept 10 Commandments
- Confessional; small room for reconciliation, showing importance
- Lectern; book stand where priest, deacons&ministers of the word read to congregation
- Station of the cross; 14 pictures from Passion of Christ, reminder of Jesus' death&suffering
- Statues; visual aids to help worship God, remind congregation about Mary&the saints, Catholics do not pray to statues
- Water stoop; upon entry, Catholic bless themselves with water from holy water stoop&make the sign of the cross, reminder of Trinity&death&their baptism into the Church, puts them into a reverent frame of mind
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Explain the meaning of Christmas. (10.3.8)
- Celebration of the incarnation (God becoming human through Jesus)
- Before incarnation, people could only have a partial relationship with God, but through the life, death&resurrection of Jesus, humans can have a full relationship with Him and go to heaven
- Shows Christians God cared for us so much He sent His only Son to show humans what He is like&teach how to live
- Time of year to start afresh, remembering the salvation offered in Jesus' birth; Catholics can reflect to see if they're living a holy life
- Time for the community to gather in worship&thanks; special Masses focus on Christ's birth; time of hope&peace, when Catholics pray for coming of the Kingdom of God
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Explain the importance of Christmas. (10.3.8)
- Without Jesus' birth, there wouldn't be Christianity; celebrates beginning of Christian faith
- An opportunity to remember&thank God for Jesus' incarnation, when God became human
- Through His birth, Catholics recognise he He was born not only to teach&perform miracles, but to die&suffer to save humans from sin
- Allows Catholics to feel united&celebrate as a worldwide community; celebrations like Christmas Mass&papal blessing Urbi et Orbi remind Catholic they share a common faith
- Time to celebrate families, reflecting Jesus' birth into a human family; remember humility&strength of Mary&Joseph; remember in worship to try to be spiritually like them
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Explain the meaning of Lent. (10.3.9)
- Time Catholics remember Jesus' time spent in the desert preparing for His active ministry
- Ash Wednesday has special Penitential Mass; ashes smeared on forehead by priest as a sign of their penitence; ashes from previous year's Palm Sunday's palms; cross of ashes reminds them of Lenten practices of prayer; Catholics pray&give money to charity, reminding them not to be dependent on material possessions
- Importance of penitence shown as if Catholics don't undergo reconciliation during the year, they will in Lent
- Often a CAFOD Family Fast Day; Catholics try to not eat much and money saved goes to charity
- Catholics try to give something up to make them better people&show devotion to God; often give money saved to charity
- Catholics try to pray more&strengthen their faith by acts of mercy, like visiting the sick&housebound
- Special Lenten services may be held (i.e. Lenten prayer groups, where Christians pray together&study Bible passages)
- Often special meetings/study groups to think about Easter&meaning of being a Christian today
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Explain the importance of Lent. (10.3.9)
- Time for Catholics to focus on improving their Christian lives
- Time for Catholics to receive reconciliation&hope to achieve salvation by being better Christians
- Time for Catholics to reflect upon Jesus' teachings&their meaning for today's Christians
- Readings during Mass are based on the later part of Jesus' life; look at temptations&difficulties; helps Catholics understand what to do to achieve salvation
- Time to think about what it means to be a Christian today; celebrate in communities&try to increase faith through liturgies, prayer groups&celebrating additional charitable actions
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Explain the meaning of Easter. (10.3.11)
- Most important celebration in Christian calendar; celebrates Christ's resurrection, proving Jesus' identity; if He rose from the dead, must be both human&divine, showing the 2 natures of Jesus, shown in Creeds&CCC
- Resurrection is final part of the Paschal Mystery; through His life, miracle, teachings&death, Jesus was trying to bring people back to God; through resurrection, forgiveness of sins is assured so people can be restored to God
- Resurrection proves death has been overcome&there is more than just life; Easter celebrates eternal life for all Jesus' followers
- Resurrection gives assurance Jesus is not dead; alive today to help&guide Church&be with Christians
- Basis of all Christian faith Jesus could overcome death&rise to life; Catholic can reflect on mysteries of their faith&deepen their personal belief
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Explain the importance of Easter. (10.3.11)
- Celebrates Jesus' resurrection; the ultimate proof Jesus is really God; only God could rise from the dead
- Proves eternal life; as Jesus rose from the dead, His followers are assured they'll have the same life after death with the Kingdom of God
- Celebrates Jesus' victory over death&evil; why new Catholics are often baptised on Easter Sunday&baptismal vow are renewed
- Renewal of baptismal vows makes Catholics recommit themselves to a Christian life
- Proves predictions made about death&His resurrection were true; Christians should believe other things said
- Proves Jesus is still alive&working in the Church; Catholics can call upon God in prayer& know Jesus&HS will be with them
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Explain the meaning of Holy Week. (10.3.10)
- The week in Catholic liturgical calendar before Easter Sunday; begins on Palm Sunday, with Maundy Thursday, Good Friday&end on Holy Saturday
- Catholics remember the last week in the life of Jesus; gives opportunities to recall Jesus' teachings&death on Good Friday, like Last Supper
- Has special liturgies that are not of obligation for Catholics; liturgies like Stations of the Cross are intended to build up great even of resurrection on Easter Sunday; during Easter Triduum, congregation reenacts LS, the arrest, trial&crucifixion of Jesus
- Time of reflection &prayer; remember Jesus' torturing&suffering up to His death; worship as He did this to save us from sin&let us enter kingdom of heaven
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Explain the importance of Holy Week. (10.3.10)
- Catholics renew&deepen their faith in Jesus; reminded to serve one another; serve one another&put themselves last&be public witnesses to their faith
- Remember how Jesus faced adulation, rejection&crucifixion; should inspire Catholics to think of their role in the world&stand up for peace&justice
- Reminds Catholics of Jesus' suffering; gives strength for their suffering
- Reminds them of salvation brought by Jesus; His death on cross forgave sins of the world, allowing people to have a full relationship with God; Jesus death overcame sin; during HW, Catholics do things to make up for their sinfulness (reparation)
