What you need to know if your Christmas exam Flashcards
Tell me bout Saint Vincent De Paul
Saint Vincent de Paul was found in Paris France in 1833, by Frédéric Ozanam.
Frédéric was inspired by the life of Jesus who reached out to those in need so Frédéric wanted to help those in need in Paris France 1833.
Frédéric wanted to put the teaching of Jesus into action such as the golden rule ( treat others the why you would like to be treated.
He named the organisation after French Saint - Saint Vincent de Paul.
Today SVP is worldwide and have thousands of volunteers all over the world.
SVP helps those who do not have enough money or are lonely e.g in prisons or elderly living alone. SVP would deliver meals on wheels to those who can’t access food themselves.
What does secularism mean.
Secularism is non religious/ secular this is the belief that religion should have no direct influence on society or public life
What does humanism Mean
Humanism is non religious/ secular this is the belief that human existence is the only source of knowledge and guidance in life
What does atheism mean
Atheism is to believe that Gods Divine did not exist
What does secular mean
Secular means non religious
What does agnosticism mean
Is the belief that God/ Divine doesn’t exist due to lack of evidence
what are four reasons why people pray?
Four reasons why people pray are
to get closer with God
to seek forgiveness to fulfil a religious moral code
to follow religious custom/ tradition
What are four aids to prayer?
48 to prayer are
prayer mat
prayer book
rosary beats
holy water.
What does prayer mean?
Prayer is the communication with God/divine
What does it mean to be part of a community?
If you were part of a community, you could reach your full potential
find something in common with someone
Define community
Communities a group of people you share something in common with example class
