Church and kingdom of god

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what are the 4 marks of church ?
1. One
2. Holy
3. Catholic
4. Apostolic
what does the 4 marks of the catholic church mean by one ? 
the church is a united body even though spread geographically - supported at last supper when Jesus preyed to God his followers may all be one
what does the 4 marks of the catholic church mean by holy ? 
the presence of God makes the church holy also done through baptism, reconciliation and Eucharist .
so the church calls people to a life of holiness
what does the 4 marks of the catholic church mean by catholic ? 
catholic means universal beliefs that church universal and all catholic are part of the universal church
what does the 4 marks of the catholic church mean by apostolic ? 
the church teachings are built on teachings of the 12 apostles
What is Apostolic Succession?
The belief Jesus gave authority to his apostles so they could pass it on to their successors.
Jesus appointed peter giving him a set of keys repesenting authority and responsibility
the pope is a successor to peter and is head of the church
who makes up the Magisterium ?
Pope and bishops when he speak they speak infallibly
How does the Magisterium exercise its authority ? 
being pontifical; and conciliar
what does pontifical mean ? 
When the teachings of the Church are presented by a pope has the highest authority as has been passed down by peter the teaching are infallibile
what does conciliar mean ? 
meeting of popes and bishops to make important decisions about church teaching
what was the second Vatican councils ?
series of meetings held by the pope and bishops in 1962 - 1965 producing documents for a more modern church
what is the main message of gadium et specs ? 
church to engage in modern society ; politics technology and economics and not separate
what is the main message of the sacrosantum concillium ? 
the role of liturgy in worship called for more involvement in worship with architecture and language
what is the main message of Lumen Gentium ? 
nature and structure of the church stressing all Christians have important roles to play not just the pope
what is the main message of Dei verbum ? 
importance and the interpretation of the bible stressing bible as the word of God but not to be read to literally
what is the church hierarchy structure ?
the pope - head of church supreme pontiff
Cardinals - senior bishops selected by pope from among whom the next pope is chosen
bishops - successors of apostles oversee diocese large are of the church
priest - ordained minsters in charge of parish offer sacraments and preach word of God
Deacons - preach word of God and assists priest with marriages and baptism
lay people - non ordained members of the church
What is the Kingdom of God? and its gradual process ?
place were God reigns as king

it starts with birth of Jesus
its confirmed by Jesus death and resurrection
it grows in lives of Christians spreading peace and justice
it will be completed in heaven when God reigns eternally
what are the marks of the kingdom of God ?
Justice, peace and reconciliation
one of the marks of the kingdom of God is justice explain why ?
ensure people are treated fairly all humans have dignity int he image of God and its an injustice for some not to have access to basic human rights.
" goods created by God for everyone should in fact reach everyone " ccc 2459
one of the marks of the kingdom of God is peace explain why ?
requires everyone to respect the rights of others flows from justice
one of the marks of the kingdom of God is reconciliation explain why ?
restores damaged relationships
Hows does the catholic charity SVP (st Vincent de Paul society) help?
run at a local level within many parishes schools and universities
1- helping homeless bu giving food
2 - running holidays for young carers
3 - prison chaplaincies
4 - visiting the vulnerable
5- drop in centre for lonely
Hows does the catholic charity CAFOD help ?
work on justice on international level
1- sustainable development projects
2- disaster relief
3 - education at national level
4 - lobbying national governments
how our kingdom values shown in the lord prayer ?
Our father who art in heaven - were children of God having a trusting relationship with him and deserve dignity the use of our shows christian must think of the community

thy kingdom come - prayer for God kingdom to come and for people to accept his rule of God in their hearts

thy will be done in earth as it in is heaven - accept and establishing kingdom of God in the heart

and forgive our trespasses - forgiveness bring about reconciliations helps them spread kingdom of God

deliver from evil - resist temptation
How does pope Francis demonstrate the kingdom value justice ?
- set an example by living humbly in modest flat
- increased number of priest in poor areas
- speak out against polices that are injustice
How does pope Francis demonstrate the kingdom value peace ? 
- restore ties with usa and cuba
- brought together leaders of iserael and palestine
- calls work leaders to end conflicts and prays for peace
How does pope Francis demonstrate the kingdom value reconcillation ?
- washes feet of prisoners of all religions
- visted areas of tension and conflict
- helped jewish and muslims leader pray together
what are the three vocations that show kingdom values ?
priesthood - take vows of celibacy show obedience serve other as no family take promise of obedience to their bishop

family life - love by sacrificing need for family husband and wives show humility and reconciliation to vows

religious life - monk as nun take vows of poverty Chasity and obedience sacrificing their own need to serve other
how does Mary demonstrate kingdom values ?
humility - she says "looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant"

obedience - she says " let it be to me according to your word " willing accepting God will

worship God greatness - she says " my soul glorifies the lord "
Why is the Magnificat controversial?
There is a sense of revolution within the prayer - as it support those who are rebelling against the government
What are the 2 defentions of pilgrimage ?
1. A physical journey to a place of religious significance - someone who go on a pilgrimage pray with their feet youcat
2. Life is a pilgrimage towards the heavenly city - " Christians on a pilgrimage towards the heavenly city should seek think about above" gaudium eg specs
Where do Christian's go on pilgrimage?
Jerusalem - Jesus was crucified and church was born many Christian's walk the via Dolorosa how Jesus walk to his death

Rome facto an city - St Peter was crucified and buried their where the pope lives

Lourdes - Bernadette saw vision of Mary it believed the water heals physically or spiritually holds bug prayers

Walsingham - noblewoman had a vision of Mary house so built a copy called holy house