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• What is prayer? The raising of the heart and mind to God
• What is traditional prayer? forms of prayer that have been used by generations of believers
• Give 2 examples of traditional prayers Our father Hail mary
• Why is traditional prayer significant? > Creates a feeling of ease so that Catholics can become open to the presence of God rather than be distracted by the words> Can be used when people are upset as they are familiar with the words and phrasesthe phrasing feels right and this can bring comfort to people who really want to focus on God
• What is spontaneous prayer? prayer that does not have a set structure, where the words are made up on the spur of the moment
• Why is spontaneous prayer significant? > People believe that the spirit guides them in what to say.> People can speak in tongues called glossolalia. This is when the person is completely taken over by the spirit that they do not know what they are saying, they are just aware of the desire to praise and thank God> People believe it comes from the heart and reflects how the person is feeling at that moment
• What are the 4 characteristics of prayer? AdorationContritionThanksgivingSupplication
• What are the 3 main aims of prayer? Praising and worshipping GodAsking God for somethingTrying to enter into God's presence
• What are the 5 types of prayer? Silent prayerLiturgical/ Formal PrayerSpontaneous prayerNon-liturgical prayerfamily prayer
• What is the Catholic view on prayer? Prayer is a way of speaking with God and an essental part of their relationship with himPrayer can answer questions such as when they pray for healing or for people who are suffering
• What is the Quaker view on prayer? They do not have a set form for prayer as they believe prayer is most effective when expressed through silence, experiencing the presence of God in stillness
• Why is the Lord's prayer significant? It expresses many Catholic beliefs: shows that God has the power to provide what humans need to surviveShows that God has the power and love to forgive
• What is popular piety? The most common forms of prayer which show devotion to God
• Give 2 Catholic views on popular piety The Catholic Church insists that acts of popular piety must be extensions of prayer through the eucharist and other sacraments and not replace themThough catholics may focus on the lives of mary and the saints to aid their prayer, the Catholic church teaches that all prayer must be centered to God
• What are the three forms of popular piety? RosaryStations of the crossEucharistic Adoration
• What is the rosary? a form of meditation on the life of Jesus and Mary
• What are the stations of the cross? a series of 14 images that remind Catholics of Jesus’ final journey to the cross
• What are the stations of the cross an example of? Dramatised prayer
• When do Catholics usually do the Stations of the Cross? During lent
• Why are the stations of the cross important? Allows Catholics to accompany Jesus on his journey to act out a form of sharing in Jesus’ suffering as a sign of gratitude Allows Catholics to reflect and the movement allows them to maintain focus
• What are the 14 stations of the cross? Jesus is condemned to die Jesus takes up his cross Jesus falls for the first time Jesus meets his mother Simon helps Jesus to carry the cross Veronica wipes the face of Jesus Jesus falls for the second time The women of Jerusalem weep for Jesus Jesus falls for the third time Jesus is stripped of his garments Jesus is nailed to the cross Jesus dies on the cross Jesus is taken down from the cross Jesus is buried
• What are the four mysteries in the rosary? Joyful, glorious, luminous and sorrowful
• Why is the rosary important? It is a form of meditation-  The beads help them to focus and keep count of the prayers they are saying It is a traditional type of formal prayer so can provide Catholics with ease
• What is said in the rosary? 10x Hail Mary1x Our Father1x Glory Be
• What is pilgrimage?  a journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons; an act of worship and devotion
• Give 6 purposes of pilgrimage To express thanks to God To ask for forgiveness for sins To seek spiritual and physical healing To renew commitment to their faith To experience the support of their believers To physically express the inner journey of faith
• Why is Rome a place of pilgrimage? The centre of Catholic Faith St Peter went to Rome to preach the Catholic Faith He was crucified and buried on a hill where the Vatican now stands The Bishops of Rome are the successors to St Peter and the authority that Jesus gave Peter has been passed in an unbroken line to the present Pope
• What is the significance of Rome as a place of pilgrimage? People go to show their commitment to the Catholic Church and their unity with the Pope and all Catholics In Rome, Catholics visit the tomb of St Peter in St Peter’s Basilica. They also visit the Pope’s cathedral which is the mother church
• Why is Lourdes a place of pilgrimage? Many Catholics believe that St Bernadette saw 18 visions of a women who identified herself as the Immaculate Conception. In theses visions, Mary gave Bernadette 3 instructions: To pray the rosary To come in procession To build a church Mary also told Bernadette to dig. When she dug, a spring came from the ground. Since the time, many people have bathed in the waters of the the spring and unexpected miracles have occurred.
• What is the significance of Lourdes as a place of pilgrimage? People can bring those who are unwell and need support of others can be healed This care shows the idea of the Body of Christ in practice People feel stronger or more at peace after pilgrimage and feel ready to accept the challenges of life with an increased trust in the love and power of God
• What is the overall significance of pilgrimage? Many Catholics believe that being present in the holy places brings them a form of spiritual renewal, bringing them closer to God Often pilgrimages are shared with other Catholics and this coming together can help to strengthen a person’s faith
• What are reasons to not go on pilgrimage? Some Christians would say that they do not need to travel on pilgrimages because it is the inner journey towards God that is important Personal reasons
• What is a source of authority for pilgrimage? "Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey towards heaven” (CCC 2691)"
• What are the events of the funeral? Usually, the funeral rite begins with a vigil of prayer the day before a Mass.The body is placed in a coffin and taken to church, which represents the deceased being taken back to be with God.The coffin is sprinkled with water as a reminder of baptism.The Funeral Mass is enacted, with prayers asking God to take care of the deceased person and prayers for their soul. Prayers are also said for the mourners.The Funeral liturgy often includes Holy Communion.There are readings centring on Jesus’ resurrection and the hope that the deceased will also be resurrected at the Day of Judgement.Then follows the committal, at which there is a short ceremony in the cemetery as the coffin containing the body is committed to the ground.Incense is waved over the coffin, to represent prayers being offered up to God on behalf of the deceased.The Lord’s Prayer is said along with prayers for the deceased’s eternal happiness with God. Then the coffin is lowered into the ground"
• What is the significance of the funeral rite? The funeral rite also allows the deceased to be treated with respect and shows that everyone is special to God.A funeral is an important event because it affirms belief in the resurrection of the body, which is important in Catholicism, while bringing the community together. It also allows believers the opportunity to consider what will happen when they die and to think about whether they are leading the kind of life that will allow them to enter Heaven.
• Who do Catholics interpret their neighbour as? anyone who is in need
• Where is Jesus's teaching of loving your neighbour reflected? The Parable of the Good Samaritan
• What is Catholic Social Teaching? the body of doctrine developed by the Catholic Church on matters of social justice, involving issues of poverty and wealth, economics, social organization and the role of the state.
• What is taught in Gaudium et Spes? anyone is your neighbour
• What does Gaudium et Spes remind Catholics? In chapter 26, it reminds Catholics about human interdependence and the right of every person to live in circumstances where they can lead a fully human life The document specifies the right to freedom, education, work as well as food, clothing and shelter