KOG

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charlie

Cards (52)

what is the significance of a pilgrimage?
it is an opportunity to seek forgiveness
why do catholics believe life if a pilgrimage to heaven?
life is a journey towards god and catholics will complete this journey and meet god when they die
what are the 14 stations of the cross?
they are 14 images that remind catholics of the events that happened during jesus' crucifixion
why do some people re enact the 14 stations of the cross and pray?
it is a way to accompany jesus on his last journey

is way to share in jesus sufferings as sign of gratitude and thanks

helps the person to stay focuses on their prayers
why do people go on pilgrimages to jerusalem?
it is where jesus died
--> reminds catholics of the suffering he went through

it renews their faith and commitment to jesus
why do people go on pilgrimages to rome? 
it is the centre of catholic faith
--> where pope lives

going on pilgrimages shows their commitments to the catholic church and their unity with the people and all catholics
why do people go on pilgrimages to lourdes?
the waters of the spring there are believed to have healing powers

to feel stronger and more peace in body and mind
why do people go on pilgrimages to walsingham?
to go on a pilgrimage without going abroad

spend time in prayer with other catholics
for catholics, the main idea of mission is it show god's love through doing good actions, how is this shown in film?
in les miserables a thief steals silver from a bishop

the bishop stops the police from throwing the thief into jail and urges the thief to use the opportunity he has been given to do good

the bishops's act of love and forgiveness persuades the thief to become a better person
what is the kingdom of god?
when all people live as god intends
how was the kingdom of god established?
began when jesus was born

established through jesus' resurrection and the coming of the holy spirit

it will be completed at the end of time
what does our father who art in heaven mean?
shows that jesus wants all people to be able to call god their 'father', and to have a trusting relationship with him
what dies hallowed be thy name mean?
this is a prayer for god to be accepted as holy

when people respect the holiness of god, they recognise the important of god in their lives, so they accept the call to become members of the KOG
what does thy kingdom come mean?
this is a prayer for god's kingdom to come, and for people to accept the rule of god in their hearts
why does thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven mean?
accepting and following god's will is important for establishing the kingdom

when everyone does the will of god, the kingdom will be fully established
what does give us this day out daily bread mean?
a prayer asking for god to help provide the basics needed to survive, so people can focus more on god which helps the kingdom to grow
what does forgive us our trespasses mean?
forgiveness is an important part of helping people to become closer to god

to help spread the kingdom of god, people need to show forgiveness to others as well as accepting god's forgiveness for their own sins
what does deliver us from evil mean?
a prayer to resist the temptation to sin, which will be assisted by god's grace
why is justice important for the kingdom of god? 3 things
it ensures all people have access to basic human rights

it allows people to be treated fairly and equally

respects the dignity of every person
why is reconciliation important for the kingdom of god? 3 ways
it brings back together people who have broken apart

requires people to learn from the past and work together

restored damaged relationships between people
why is peace important for the kingdom of god? 3 things
it requires people to accept the rights of every individual

its the removal of tensions caused by suspicion, resentment and mistreatment

it is a state of total unity between all people
what is the order of the hierarchy of the church?
the pope

cardinals

bishops

priests

deacons

lay people
what is the second vatican council?
a series of important gatherings of all the Catholic bishops between 1962 and 1965, which updated many catholic teachings
what are the councils 4 major documents?
dei verbum (word of god)

sacrosanctum ( on the sacred liturgy)

lumen gentium (on the church)
gaudium et spes (the church in the modern world)
what does dei verbum deal with? (word of god) 
deals with the importance and the interpretation of the bible
--> stresses that the bible should be taken seriously as the word of god but shouldn't be read in a literal way
what does sacrosanctium deal with? (on the sacred liturgy)
deals with the liturgy and church services
--> emphasises that people should be able to take a full part in the worship of god
what does gaudium et spes deal with? (the church in the modern world) 
deals with issues related to modern society
--> stresses that the church should not be separated from modern society, but should guide people on how to live in the modern world
what is the magnificat?
a prayer that mary said after she became pregnant with jesus and visited her cousin elizabeth
what is the explanation for this?

'for he has looked with favour on his lowliness of his servant' 
mary recognises that she is special because of what god has done for her
what is the explanation for this?

my soul magnifies the lord ... for the mighty one has done great things for me' 
mary is aware that god has shown his love for all people by doing great things for her and for all humanity

her whole prayer praises god for this
how does the magnificat prayer show how mary shows her acceptance of god's will
mary willingly accepted the role of mother of jesus
--> her praise of god in this prayer confirms her rediness to follow god
why can the magnificat be seen as a controversal prayer?
some people think the magnificat supports those who are rebelling against their governments
what are the four marks of the church?
one

holy

catholic

apostolic
how is the church one?
the church is one because all its members agree in one faith, are all in one communion
how is the church catholic?
the word 'catholic' means related to the whole or worldwide

--> the beliefs of the church are universal
how is the church apostolic?
the church's teachings are built on the teachings of the 12 apostles
how is the church holy?
the presence of god makes the church holy
what is apostolic succession?
the idea that the pope and bishops are successors to the twelve apostles
how is the church concilliar?
it makes important desicions through councils
how is the church pontifical?
the pope has the highest authority