Theology - Catholic Christianity Quotes

1.1, 1.2 Trinity

‘The Spirit of God descending like a dove, a voice from heaven, saying, ‘this is my beloved Son’’ - Matthew

1.3, 1.4 Creation + nature of humanity

‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion’ - Genesis

1.5 Incarnation

‘The Word became flesh and dwelt among them’ - John

1.6 Paschal Mystery

‘he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered, died, and was buried’ - Nicene Creed

‘For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him’ - John

1.8 Eschatology

‘he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats’ - Matthew (Parable of the sheep and the goats)

2.1 Sacramental nature of reality

‘An outward sign of an inward gift, instituted by Christ, in order to give grace to a human being’

2.2 Liturgical worship

‘In the breaking of the Eucharistic bread, we are taken up into communion with Him and with one another’ - Lumen Gentium

Introductory rites

Liturgy of the Word

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Concluding Rites

2.3 Funeral rite

‘Our great hope is that we will be redeemed from death by Christ’s great victory’ - Cardinal Vincent Nichols

2.4 Prayer

‘The raising of one’s mind and heart to God’ - CCC

The Lord’s prayer ‘most perfect of prayers’ - CCC

Repentance: acknowledging sins and asking for forgiveness

Thanksgiving: gratitude to God

Adoration: God is God (e.g Glory Be)

Intercession: praying for others

Petition: asking God for personal needs

2.5 Popular Piety

‘These expressions of piety extend the liturgical life of the Church, but do not replace it’ - CCC

2.6 Pilgrimage

‘Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey towards heaven and are traditionally very special occasions for renewal in prayer’ - CCC

2.7 CST

‘Love your neighbour as yourself’ - Mark

3.1, 3.2 The Bible

‘The Gospels are the heart of all the scriptures’ - CCC

‘Catholics must consider the time and culture of the Bible’ - CCC

3.3 Magisterium

Pope - Cardinal - Archbishop - Bishop - Parish Priest - Deacon

Ordinary - e.g. writings + speeches of Bishops/Pope

Conciliar - through ecumenical council settle questions

Pontifical - ex-cathedra certifies infallible concepts

3.4 Second Vatican Council

Sacrosanctum Concilium - more laity participation, local language

Lumen Gentium - possible salvation for non-Christians, role of Mary explained, importance of laity

Dei Verbum - Word of God is Jesus, Bible is word of God written by humans and inspired by holy spirit

Gaudium et Spes - Social justice, ecumenism, impact of science + tech, talking with non-belivers

3.5 Church as the Body of Christ

‘the body is one and has many members’ - Corinthians

3.6 Marks of the Church

‘one holy catholic apostolic Church’ - Nicene Creed

3.7 Mary as a model of the Church

‘and Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord’ - Luke

4.1 Catholic church architecture

‘worship is not tied exclusively to any one place. The whole world is sacred’ - CCC

Face East - Jesus resurrection (sun)

Cruciform shape - cross symbol of Church

Round - eternal nature of God

High vaulted ceilings - connect to heavens

Stained glass - tell stories

4.2 Catholic church features

Lectern - liturgy of the Word key feature of mass

Altar - table at LS, links to altar built by Moses

Crucifix - aid to prayer, reminder of sacrifice

Tabernacle - box the consecrated host is kept in, dwelling place of Jesus

4.3 Sacred Objects

Sacred Vessels - e.g. chalice

Sarcophagi - container for a corpse sometimes with scene of Bible on

Hunger Cloths - cover the altar during Lent, sometimes have Biblical scenes

4.4. Artwork

Location: Sistine Chapel, the Vatican

Artist: Michelangelo

Date: 1512

• tried to remain faithful to scripture

• Pope Julius II demanded layers of meaningtor encourage theological debate

4.5 Sculpture and statues

‘arising from talent given by the Creator and from man’s own effort, art is a form of practical wisdom, uniting knowledge and skill’ - CCC

OT Exodus God directed construction of statues

4.6 Symbolism and Imagery in religious art

Cross/Crucifix: reminder of death + resurrection

Fish: Ichthus stands for Jesus Christ Son Saviour

Chi Rho: first two letters of the word Christ in Greek

Dove: HS

Eagle: Jesus’ divine nature, evangelist John

Alpha & Omega: eternal nature of Jesus

The Evangelists: Matthew (angel), Mark (lion), Luke (ox), John (eagle)

‘I will make you fishers of men’ - Matthew

4.7 Drama

Mystery plays: medieval Europe, banned as part of reformation, revived 1950s, Bible stories

Passion plays: story of Jesus, banned in reformation, common at Easter,

4.8 Music

‘make melody to the Lord with all your heart’ - CCC

• hymns: praise + prayer

• plainchants: without music

• psalms: from OT

• worship: contemporary music