Practices

• Eschatology - life after death
• What are the last rites?


  Rituals for those who are sick or close to dying
• Basis for anointing of the sick - ”call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil” - James 5
• Commendation of dying

  1. Crucifix
  2. Baptism vows
  3. Bible reading
  4. Holy communion
  5. Prayer
• Catholic funeral rites

  1. Reception - body presented to God while being brought into the church
  2. Sprinking of holy water
  3. Coffin next to paschal candle
  4. Requiem mass
  5. Bible reading - “I am the resurrection, and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live“ John 11:25-26
• Justice - everyone is treated fairly

  All human have dignity as they are made in the image of God. No discrimination
• Everyone should have access to human right
• Peace - peace flows from justice
• Reconciliation - Restoration of broken relationships, requires humility, empathy, repentance and forgiveness to move on from the past.
• Catholic social teaching?


  Set of principles and beliefs that seek to endure. People are treated with dignity and respect
• SVP - helping homeless, prison chaplaincies, visiting the vulnerable, Drop-in centres for the lonely. (local level)
• CAFOD - work to bring justice on an international level. Sustainable development projects, disaster relief, education at a national level.
• A vocation is a calling from God to a particular form of life
• Priesthood?

  • A vow of celibacy shows trust in God and service to others
  • A vow of obedience to bishops shows humility
• Mary [ humility ]

  • ”he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant” Luke 1:48

  Mary calls herself lonely and a servant

  Catholics should be humble

  • “blessed are the meek”— Matthew 5:5
• Mary [ obedience ]

  • ”let it be according to your word” - Luke 1:38

  Catholics should trust God

  • ”do not let your hearts be troubled - John 14:1
• Mary [ worship ]

  • “my soul glorifies the Lord for the might has done great things for me - Luke 1:46

  Christians should “ love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength“ - Matthew 13:30
• Lourdes

  • St peter was burning on the hill where the Vatican is now located
• Going to Lourdes helps develop unity with the leadership of the church