Y11 Life and Death Flashcards
What does the Magisterium consist of?
Cardinals and the Pope.
What are Cardinals?
Senior bishops that are in charge of a country or large area.
The cardinal for England and Wales is…
Vincent Nichols.
Summarise what the Magisterium talk about:
They interpret the teachings of the Church, deal with issues that are not in the bible e.g. Genetic Engineering and provide the official teachings of the Church in the Catechism.
Give the definition of ORDINARY MAGISTERIUM:
When the Popes and Bishops usually preach and write letters to people in their diocese (The Laity).
What is the role of letters wrote by the ORDINARY MAGISTERIUM?
Encouraging faith, clarify a point of faith or give instructions.
Give an example of a letter wrote from he ORDINARY MAGISTERIUM:
Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life) - a papal encyclical wrote by Pope John Paul 11.
Give a quote by Pope St John Paul that you could use in an answer about the ORDINARY MAGISTERIUM:
“Society as a whole must respect, defend and promote the dignity of every human person at every moment and in every condition of that person’s life.”
Give the definition of an EXTRAORDINARY MAGISTERIUM:
An extraordinary form of the Magisterium - when a meeting takes place face to face. Sometimes the bishops are asked to sit in a General Council.
What is the role of a meeting as The EXTRAORDINARY MAGISTERIUM:
To explore significant issues in the life of the Church.
Give an example of an EXTRAORDINARY MAGISTERIUM taking place:
The first council is recorded in the Bible - they decided what practices new converts to Christianity could follow.
Give a quote that you could use in an answer about the EXTRAORDINARY MAGISTERIUM:
“It is my judgement that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.”Acts 15:19-20.
Magisterial pronouncement can either be… (2)
PontificalORConciliar.
What is the Conciliar Magisterium?What happens if the Pope dies during the Council?
- Sometimes, all the bishops meet as a council to discuss a matter of faith - the Pope has the authority to make the councils meet.- The council stops and will only resume if the new Pope agrees to it continued - everything needs to be approved by the Pope.
Why is the Council important?
They allow the Pope to understand the feelings of the whole Catholic Community and help him make important decisions that affect the rest of the Church.
Give an example of a Conciliar Magisterium:
The Nicene Creede which is regularly said in Church on Sundays.
What is the Pontifical Magisterium?What do Catholics believe as a result of Apostolic Succesion?
- Pope has the title “Ponifex Maximus” which means the Great Bridge Builder in Latin.- All the authority given to St Peter gets passed from Pope to Pope.
Pontifical Magisterium - What does the Pope have to do if he declares a teaching alone?
Speak “ex cathedra” - with the full support of the Office. These teachings are considered infaliable.
Pontifical Magisterium - The use of this form is…
Very rare.
Give the only 2 times that Pontifical Magisterium has been used:
- 1854 Pope Piux IX declared the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.- Also declared the doctrine of assumption of Mary into Heaven.
Give the definition for “Vatican 11”:The documents were…
- The council which talked about how the Roman Catholic Church fits in with the modern world- The documents were without modern issues in the world e.g. abortion.
What does Euthanasia mean?What is the motivation of it?
Easy death - Assisted Suicide.To end a person’s pain or suffering.
Where is Euthanasia legal and illegal?
LEGAL: Belgium, Holland and Switzerland.ILLEGAL: UK.
What do people who are in favour of Euthanasia say? (3)
- Poor quality of life should be considered.- Human right for people to be able to judge their own situation - not doctors.- It is expensive to treat and keep people alive that don’t have a good quality of life and there is no hope.
What do people who are against Euthanasia say? (3)
- A cure could be found - it shouldnt be too late for anyone.- Compramises the role of a doctor as they take a Hippocratic Oath.- People might change their mind as they have good days and bad days.
What is Palliative Care?What is the aim of it?
The time leading to death can be long and burdensome, aim of Palliative care is to control that pain with medication to help the person have as much dignity and quality of life as possible.
WHAT: Euthanasia describes a procedure where…
A medical professional like a doctor or a nurse gives medication to end the life of a person with an incurable condition who is suffering terrible pain.
What would Catholics say about ending life before Natural Death?Give 2 Quotes.
“God made mankind in His image” Genesis.”Do not Kill” 10 Commandments.
What does the Head of the Cathold Church say about Euthanasia?
Pope: “The right to life means allowing people to live and not killing.”
How do Catholics feel we should treat people who are dying? (3)
1) Prepare themselves to die well - Palliative Care, planning their funeral etc.2) Rituals like funerals to help people who are grieving.3) Respect the values of their life until their natural death.
What would Humanists (atheists) say about Euthanasia? Give 2 quotes.
“Good without God” - Quality not Sanctity of Life.“My life, my death, my choice” people can choose when to die.
Give 3 arguments Humanists could say about being FOR Euthanasia:
1) It is uncaring not to help them.2) People of sound mind can make a choice.3) They should have Good Quality of Life.
How do Humanists show their beliefs about the “right to die”? Think of Tony Bland…
2012 - British Humanist Assosciation supported a challenge to law here in the UK on behalf of Tony Bland who had “locked in syndrome” unable to move or speak, wanted assisted suicide. Died without any changes.
What is the Sanctity of Life?
The belief that life is special and holy because it belongs to God. Jews and Christians both believe this and that humans were created in the Image of God.
What do Jewish people think about Euthanasia?Give a key definition and explain it.
PIKUACH NEFESH- (Saving and preserving human life) is a central part of their religion so the religion forbids anything that might shorted life. “Do not Kill” Mitzvot.Imago dei - life is Holy.
WHAT - do Catholics believe about life after death? (2)
- The soul lives forver.- People are judged based on their actions (by God.)
WHY - do Catholics believe there is life after death? (3)
- Bible “I believe in the resurrection of the body and the life to come.”- Ressurection of Jesus.- Bible New Testament talks about life after death.
HOW - are Catholics effected by life after death? (3)
- Encourages them to love and worhsip God.- Puts life into perspective, materialistic possesions don’t mean anything.- Encourages them to follow rules in the Bible and be humble.
Overall, what do Catholics believe will happen when we die?
God will judge us based on our actions during our lifetime. If we have been good = rewarded with Heaven and reunited with God.
WHAT - do Jews believe about life after death?
OLAM HA-BA: “The world to come”, Death is part of God’s plan. Little teachings in the Bible which has led to differences between beliefs of Jews.
HOW - are Jews effected by OLAM HA-BA?
The Torah states that God punishes people on the basis of their faithfulness to the Mitzvots so Jews will try to follow them - especially Orthodox Jews.
What do Catholics believe about Resurrection? (Think of JESUS)
Bible - “I am the ressurector” Jesus’ body was never found and Angels told people he was ressurected. Brings hope to Christians, proof there is life after death.
What does the Bible teach Catholics about Resurrection?St Paul teaches…
St Paul teaches that there is a difference between our heavenly bodies and our earthly bodies. Similair to the analogy of the sunflower seeds - the seed is different to the plant.
What do some people say that goes against the Ressurection of Jesus? Romans…Countered…
His body was stolen. Romans stole it to reduce the likelhood of Jesus’ followers making extraordinary claims about him COUNTERED: Why didnt they return it when people started preaching?