Living the catholic life

Catholic Christians and some other denominations believe that sacraments are ____ visible ____, established by ____, of an inward spiritual ____ or grace. Christians can receive this grace and ____ ___ power during special ____, ____ or ____

outward visible signs, established by Jesus, of an inward spiritual blessing or grace. Christians can receive this grace and experience God’s power during special ceremonies, rites or rituals

(CCC 1210)

The seven sacraments touch all the ____ and all the important _____ of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian’s life of faith

The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian’s life of faith

Catholics believe all creation is an expression of?

gods p…

and that he is cl….

even though….

God’s presence, and that he is close and active within the world, even though he does not have a physical presence.

Catholics recognise seven sacraments, which are at the centre of their?

f and ac

faith and accompany them throughout all stages of their lives – infant baptism is often the first.

Infant baptism is a sacrament marking?
Light
Water
Godparents

the entry of a new believer into the Church. Light represents Jesus as the ‘Light of the world’ and water as essential to life as a method of cleansing. Parents and godparents make promises on the child’s behalf.

In Confirmation Children make..?
anoining with oil
laying on hands

the promises made for them in infant baptism for themselves. Anointing with oil and laying on of hands symbolise the gift of the Holy Spirit.

In Marriage A man and a woman are joined together through..?

vows – ‘till death do us part’. The symbol of the ring represents marriage’s lifelong commitment.

A person enters holy orders to become a priest. During ______, the wanna be priest is _____ to the assembly and asked to commit to _____ the duties of a priest.

A bishop lays his hands on him and offers a prayer to _____ the power of the _____ _____, giving him the _____ to represent ______ on Earth. ?

priest. During ordination, the wanna be priest is presented to the assembly and asked to commit to performing the duties of a priest.

A bishop lays his hands on him and offers a prayer to invoke the power of the Holy Spirit, giving him the authority to represent Christ on Earth.

In Anointing of the sick Someone seriously ill or dying is…

blessed by the _____ and is ______ by ____ that has been blessed on the ___, ears, ____, lips and ____, bringing _____ strength. This is often the last ______ a person receives before _____.

blessed by the priest and is anointed by oil that has been blessed on the eyes, ears, nose, lips and hands, bringing spiritual strength. This is often the last sacrament a person receives before death.

The Eucharist is The service to..

____ and share ____ and ____, this is representing the ____ and ____ of Jesus, in remembrance of the Last Supper Jesus shared with his _____.

Catholics believe in __________ – that the bread and wine actually become the ____ and _____ of Jesus when blessed by the ______ using _____’ words, even though they outwardly look the same.

Catholics believe they actually receive _____ into their bodies.?

bless and share bread and wine, this is representing the body and blood of Jesus, in remembrance of the Last Supper Jesus shared with his disciples.

Catholics believe in transubstantiation – that the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Jesus when blessed by the priest using Jesus’ words, even though they outwardly look the same.

Catholics believe they actually receive Jesus into their bodies.

Catholics believe priests have the power to forgive sins on ____ behalf. Many Catholics attend _____ or confession ____, telling the priest through a _____ or curtain of sins committed since their last confession. The priest then _____ them of their sins and may ask them to perform a _______ such as saying a particular prayer.

forgive sins on God’s behalf. Many Catholics attend reconciliation or confession weekly, telling the priest through a grille or curtain of sins committed since their last confession. The priest then absolves them of their sins and may ask them to perform a penance such as saying a particular prayer.

Orthodox Christians recognise..? which are?

seven sacraments (the seven sacred mysteries): baptism, Chrismation, marriage, ordination, anointing of the sick, the divine liturgy and reconciliation.

Most Protestant Christians, such as those in the Church of England, recognise?

only _____ ______– baptism and the Eucharist – because they are the only two _____ mentioned in the New _____. However, some Protestant Christians, do recognise all _____ as Catholics do.

only two sacraments – baptism and the Eucharist – because they are the only two specifically mentioned in the New Testament. However, some Protestant Christians, do recognise all seven as Catholics do.

Liturgical worship is a form of worship carried out in..?

_____ by a group of people which follows a ____ ____. The sacrament of the Eucharist – or Mass as Catholics call it – is particularly ______ as it symbolically ______ the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his disciples.

public by a group of people which follows a set pattern. The sacrament of the Eucharist – or Mass as Catholics call it – is particularly important as it symbolically re-enacts the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his disciples.

The Eucharist is the central act of divine worship in the Catholic Church because:

1. many of the other sacraments are

2. it reminds Catholics of

3. it follows God’s commandment to

4. it allows Catholics to

1. celebrated through its framework

2. Jesus’ sacrifice

3. ‘honour the Sabbath’ and Jesus’ instructions to remember the Last Supper

4. feel God’s presence.

Structure of the Mass

1. Priest processes

2. Greeting

3. Penitential rite

1. Priest processes towards the sanctuary of the church.

2. Greeting song and welcome.

3. Penitential rite – reflection time and prayer

Structure of the Mass

4. Liturgy of

5. The priest speaks

6. Liturgy of the

7. Final

4. Liturgy of the Word – scripture readings.

5. The priest speaks to the congregation.

6. Liturgy of the Eucharist – presentation of the bread and wine, prayers, breaking of the bread and sharing of the wine, followed by distribution of the Eucharist.

7. Final prayers, blessing and dismissal.

(CCC 1324)

The Eucharist is ‘_________ _____ ____ ____ __ ____ _____ _____’. ‘The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented towards it…’

The Eucharist is ‘the source and summit of the Christian life’. ‘The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented towards it…’

Catholics believe the Eucharist or Mass is at the..? and linked to, which? through it what are shown that does what

centre and linked to all the other sacraments, which affirm belief in God and Jesus. They believe that through it God’s presence, power and love are shown, which fulfils their spiritual needs.

The Lumen Gentium is?

one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council, which gives guidance on key Catholic Church teachings.

. (Lumen Gentium 7)

Really partaking of the body of the Lord in the breaking of the Eucharistic bread, we are taken up into communion with Him and with one another

Catholics believe liturgical worship strengthens peoples relationship with God through?

people’s relationship with God through a set service of rituals and actions, including set prayers, hymns and time for reflection.

Liturgical worship involves locations in a _____, such as the _____, which create _____ _____to remind catholics of_____ ______

locations in a church, such as the altar, which create focal points to remind Catholics of Jesus’ sacrifice.

Many Catholics feel liturgical worship is?

an appropriate way of showing respect to God.

In some evangelical denominations, such as Pentecostal churches, services may be less?

formal. Although there is a minister to guide the service, everyone is free to contribute. Services of this type may include hand clapping, singing and even dancing

Baptist church services may also be less?

formal in their structure

Quaker services include?

sitting quietly and only speaking when a follower has something to say.

Catholics have set funeral rites that are performed when

a person dies.

When a Catholic Christian dies there may be a?

a ____ – a prayer service – ____ ____ _____ ____ ____, which can be held either in the home of the ______ or in the _____ . A priest will lead the ______ in _____ to remember the person who has _____.

a vigil – a prayer service – the night before the funeral, which can be held either in the home of the deceased or in the church. A priest will lead the family in prayers to remember the person who has died.

Aims of funeral rites?

To say goodbye to?

the deceased, celebrate their life and provide support and closure for friends and family.

Aims of funeral rites?

To express the hope of?

resurrection and eternal life with God shown through the death of Jesus.

Aims of funeral rites?

The committal (burial of the body) shows the?

communion between the Church on Earth and in heaven – the person’s body returns to the Earth.

Aims of funeral rites?

A time for the Catholic community to?

unite in prayer. 

6 Parts of the Funeral Rite

1. The corpse is carried to?

2. During the procession the Office of?

3. The coffin is placed in?

1. the church in a procession of clergy and mourners.

2. the Dead is recited or sung.

3. the church and covered with a pall.

6 Parts of the Funeral Rite

4. The Paschal candle is put?

5. Requiem Mass is said..?

6. The coffin is solemnly perfumed with?

4. by the head of the coffin as a symbol of baptism.

5. or sung as an offering.

6. incense and sprinkled with holy water.

The funeral rite at the cemetery

____ over ______ as some Catholics believe in the resurrection of the actual _____ after death. The coffin is carried to the ________ ground (holy ground) and ______while the priest recites ______. A gravestone marks the ______ of the person after most _____

burial over cremation as some Catholics believe in the resurrection of the actual body after death. The coffin is carried to the consecrated ground (holy ground) and buried while the priest recites prayers. A gravestone marks the location of the person after most burials

CCC 1690

A farewell to the deceased is his final ‘Commendation to God’ by the church. It is the ‘last farewell by which the Christian community greets one of its members before his body is brought to the tomb’.

Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, produced 2 resources to help guide mourning families in preparing for a funeral . What’s the first

1) Guide for preparing a catholic funeral - a leaflet indicating the purpose and nature of a catholic funeral that offers simple guidance for friends and family

SOWA - the purpose of the catholic funeral liturgy is to offer workshop and thanksgiving to god.. to pray for the deceased, and to offer support to the bereaved (catholic parish or Bishop Stortford)

Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, produced 2 resources to help guide mourning families in preparing for a funeral . What’s the second

1) Preparing for my funeral - a simple A4 sheet of questions designed to help people indicate their preferences for their own funeral to ensure it reflects their catholic faith

Christian Catholics believe prayer is a way of? they beleve they can?

A way of communicating with God. They believe they can speak and listen to God through prayer, which is a sign of faith and brings them closer to God.

Importance of prayer?

• helps develop

• able to pay in times of

• bible teachings and catechism remind catholics of

• Helps develop relationship with god, deepening their faith

• Able to pray in times of trouble, provided comfort and assurance and hope God will answer

• Bible teachings and the catechism remind Catholics of the importance of prayer for petition and intercession, or for thanks and praise

CCC 2590

Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from good

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus

discuss set formulaic prayers

used in services like the _____ or _____ with _____ ______ to help Catholics focus. Many prayers reflect key _____ beliefs and may ____ or thank _____ for what he has done and provided. The Sign of the Cross prayer _______ the symbol of the cross Catholics make, while the ____ Mary prayer recognises the importance of the _____ Mary

used in services like the Eucharist or mass with rosary needs to help Catholics focus. Many prayers reflect key catholic beliefs and may praise or thank God for what he has done and provided. The Sign of the Cross prayer recognizes the symbol of the cross Catholics make, while the Hail Mary prayer recognises the importance of the Virgin Mary

The Bible provides guidance on ?

how Catholics should ____. The Lords ____ (Matthew 6:9-14, CCC 2759) is the most famous ___ prayer, which it is believed ______ taught to his _____. It had key catholic beliefs about ____, such as his ____, ____nature, and directions on how to ____ well. It is spoken during _____ , as part of the ______, and many Catholics also recite it

how Catholics should pray. The Lords Prayer (Matthew 6:9-14, CCC 2759) is the most famous set prayer, which it is believed Jesus taught to his followers. It had key catholic beliefs about God, such as his power, forgiving nature, and directions on how to love well. It is spoken during mass, as part of the rosary, and many Catholics also recite it

informal extempore prayer is?

Not set prayer and may be said without any preparation. It might include meditation, contemplation and silent personal reflection. Such prayers can be performed alone or in a group outside a formal service

Popular piety includes?

The various forms of worship or prayer that catholic Christian’s practice - either alone or in a community group

Forms of popular piety: the rosary

A form of catholic prayer including the recitation of sets of the apostles creed, Hail Mary, the Lord’s Prayer and the glory be. The rosary reminds Catholics of key beliefs such as ______ ______, the nature of ____, and Jesus’s _____. It may be said in special occasions, with others in a formal church setting or individually. It demonstrates devotion to the catholic ____, helps Catholics to understand its key _____, provides time for _____ and allows a _____ relationship with God

A form of catholic prayer including the recitation of sets of the apostles creed, Hail Mary, the Lord’s Prayer and the glory be. The rosary reminds Catholics of key beliefs such as Mary’s importance, the nature of God, and Jesus’s significant. It may be said in special occasions, with others in a formal church setting or individually. It demonstrates devotion to the catholic faith, helps Catholics to understand its key elements, provides time for reflection and allows a closer relationship with God

Eucharistic Adoration?

The catholic practice of ____ Gods greatness through ______ the ______ presence of Christ. During the Mass, Catholics believe the bread and wine come the body and blood of Jesus (________), and that by sharing in them, they are sharing in the person of Jesus. Eucharistic _____ is where the bread and wine are given ______ in the same way as _____ himself. The ceremony may include Bible readings, hymns, prayers and time for silent reflection on the Eucharistic importance - Catholics feel it brings them _____ to Jesus and God. They also ____ on the importance of Jesus’ sacrifice and the _______ of bread and wine

The catholic practice of exalting Gods greatness through honoring the Eucharistic presence of Christ. During the Mass, Catholics believe the bread and wine come the body and blood of Jesus (Transubstation), and that by sharing in them, they are sharing in the person of Jesus. Eucharistic adoration is where the bread and wine are given devotion in the same way as Jesus himself. The ceremony may include Bible readings, hymns, prayers and time for silent reflection on the Eucharistic importance - Catholics feel it brings them closer to Jesus and God. They also reflect on the importance of Jesus’ sacrifice and the significance of bread and wine

Stations of the cross?

A series of images showing Jesus on the day of his crucifixion, and an accompanying set of prayers. They enable Catholics to make a ______ ______ through ______ on the events of the ______ (Jesus ______ and ____). Usually, a series of ______ images are arranged in ______ and Catholics travel from image to image, stopping at each ‘_____’ to say selected ______ and _____. This can be done ________ or in a ______ and often happens during the festival of _______ and on Good _______

A series of images showing Jesus on the day of his crucifixion, and an accompanying set of prayers. They enable Catholics to make a spiritual pilgramige through reflection on the events of the Passion (Jesus suffering and death). Usually, a series of fourteen images are arranged in sequence and Catholics travel from image to image, stopping at each ‘station’ to say selected prayers and reflect. This can be done individually or in a procession and often happens during the festival of lent and on Good Friday

CCC 1674

The religious sense of the Christian people has always found expression in various forms of piety surrounding the Church’s sacramental life, such as the veneration of relics, visits to sanctuaries, pilgramiges, processions, the stations of the cross, religious dances, the rosary, medals

The catechism emphasizes the importance of

Different forms of worship and recognizes that variety helps to inspire devotion among catholic followers

Other Christian attitudes (popular piety)?

(protestants do not)

Although the forms of popular piety in the previous flashcards are primarily catholic practices, they are also regarded as important by other denominations such as Protestants. The difference is Protestants to not recognize the rosary or have the same understanding of the Eucharist so may celebrate this differently

A pilgramige is?

A journey religious believers make to holy places of spiritual, biblical and historical significance. It represents an inner spiritual journey and journey of faith

• the first recorded Christian pilgrim was

• Pilgrims also went to sites such as

• During the Middle Ages, pilgramiges became

• The crusades prevented

• the first recorded Christian pilgrim was St Helena (248-328 CE) who traveled to the holy land

• Pilgrims also went to sites such as Rome or places where visions of saints or the Virgin Mary are believed to have been seen

• During the Middle Ages, pilgramiges became a lot more common

• The crusades prevented some pilgrims traveling to the holy land in the 12th century

Purpose of the catholic pilgramige?

1. To visit places of importance associated

2. To strengthen pilgrims f

3. To visit places associated with

4. To join with others who hold the

1. To visit places of importance associated with particular religious events or people

2. To strengthen pilgrims faith and help them feel closer to God

3. To visit places associated with saints or visions of mary to ask for help or healing powers or to give thanks

4. To join with others who hold the same beliefs to trace the roots of their religion

Jerusalem, Isreal - pilgrimage

A holy ____ for all christians and where ____ celebrated the last _____ and was crucified. Catholics trace Jesus’ ____ and visit places such as the garden of ______________ where he was betrayed and arrested

A holy city for all christians and where jesus celebrated the last supper and was crucified. Catholics trace Jesus’ footsteps and visit places such as the garden of gethsemane where he was betrayed and arrested

Lourdes, france - pilgrimage

An important pilhrimage site for Catholics. An apparition of the Virgin _____ was seen here in 1858 by a 14 year old girl called Bernadette Soubirous. She followed the instructions given to her in the _____ and a sacred healing ______ appeared. Many Catholics go there hoping to be ______ but the Catholic Church has only verified __ cases

An important pilhrimage site for Catholics. An apparition of the Virgin Mary was seen here in 1858 by a 14 year old girl called Bernadette Soubirous. She followed the instructions given to her in the vision and a sacred healing spirit appeared. Many Catholics go there hoping to be healed but the Catholic Church has only verified 69 cases

Rome Italy - Pilgrimage

A place of historical importance for _____ as ______ City is the home of the pope and the ___, and is the centre of the Christian Church in the ____. It has seven great basilicas and many sites and relics associated with the apostles, saints and martyrs. Catholics visit _____ to receive blessings and sacraments and to pray and reflect

A place of historical importance for Catholics as Vatican City is the home of the pope and the Curia, and is the centre of the Christian Church in the Wedy. It has seven great basilicas and many sites and relics associated with the apostles, saints and martyrs. Catholics visit Rome to receive blessings and sacraments and to pray and reflect

Walsingham, Norfolk - Pilgrimages

In 1061 a woman received a vision of the virgin Mary who showed her Jesus’s home in __________. A replica of the home was built in __________ to many who could not make the journey to Israel. It is a popular place of pilgrimage where Catholics reflect on Jesus’ human form and pray for themselves around the world

In 1061 a woman received a vision of the virgin Mary who showed her Jesus’s home in Nazareth. A replica of the home was built in walsingham to many who could not make the journey to Israel. It is a popular place of pilgrimage where Catholics reflect on Jesus’ human form and pray for themselves around the world

Other Christian views on pilgrimage

Other Christian denominations may not place the same level of sentience on pilgrimage as Catholicism. Some may feel it is more important to be close to God in a church rather than travel to other places. Many may also feel that the money and time used for pilgrimage could be used to help others instead

CCC 2691

Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven and are traditionally very special occasions for renewal in prayer. For pilgrims seeking living water, shrines are special places for living the forms of Christian prayer ‘in Church’

Social teaching is about?

Catholic action in society to improve it and be part of it. helping others individually and in the worldwide community is an important catholic teaching

Mark 12:31

Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these

Catholics believe it is important to?

• be fair towards others

• achieve peace with others

• make up after conflict

  ideas of justice peace and reconciliation along with working together and bringing about change are key catholic teachings

Evangelii Gaudium 183

The earth is our common home and all of us are brothers and sisters. If indeed ‘the just ordering of society and of the state is a central responsibility of politics’, the church ‘cannot and must not remain on the sidelines in the fight for justice.

Evangelii Gaudium 187

Each individual Christian and every community is called to be an instrument of god and for the liberation and promotion Of the poor, and for enabling them to be a fully part of society

The evangelii handful is an address by…

_____ _____ on the catholic church’s _____ in the modern world that promotes:

• the Catholic Church and all Catholics have a

• Christian teachings, such as

• Helping those who are looks is specially

Pope Francis on the catholic church’s mission in the modern world that promotes

• the Catholic Church and all Catholics have a responsibility to build a better world

• Christian teachings, such as loving your neighbor and the catholic view on justice, are key to help bring change to the world

• Helping those who are looks is specially mentioned , with every Christian having a role in bringing about justice and equality

What do cafod do?

work to fight

help people to

tackle challenges such as

help out in times of

speak out against

work to fight poverty and injustice

help people to help themselves

tackle challenges such as climate change, inequality, HIV, aids

help out in times of crisis - providing clean water, food and shelter for those in need

speak out against unjust governments

Why do cafod do what they do?

• they believe every human deserves

• they are guided by

• they put catholic teachings into

• they believe all humans are

• they believe every human deserves dignity

• they are guided by catholic values of compassion, solidarity and hope

• they put catholic teachings into action

• they believe all humans are gods children

evangelism is

the christian practise of sharing and spreading the belief in salvation through christ with others.

missionary work is

a type of evangelism where an individual or group is sent to a particular area to provide aid, for example through educational or medical work

missionary and evangelical work

• christianity has a long history of

• today catholic missionaries and

• christianity has a long history of evangelism, including the first disciples, and st paul in the mediterranean area during the first century

• today catholic missionaries and evangelicals work within the current church structure to grow and develop the church

missionary and evangelical work

• they do this by

• this takes place within

• they do this by spreading the word of god and the bible and sharing catholic messages

• this takes place within local communities a well as across the world

importance of evangelical work for catholics

jesus spread gods —- —— during his lifetime through his ——. catholics believe they should also —- their faith through ——- : they follow bible teachings that suggest jesus ——— them to share their ——— with others to save their —— . pope francis in his evangelii gaudium promoted ———- work

jesus spread gods redeeming message during his lifetime through his preaching. catholics believe they should also share their faith through preaching - they follow bible teachings that suggest jesus commanded them to share their faith with others to save their souls . pope francis in his evangelii gaudium promoted missionary work

about mother teresa 1910-1997

• a catholic nun who

• worked in

• witnessed

• a catholic nun who had a calling to work for god in 1922

• worked in calcutta in india in a schol

• witnessed first hand the suffering of the poor and in 1950 founded the missionaries charity - a mixed order of sisters, brothers and priests dedicated to serving the poor

about mother teresa 1910-1997

• -although

• - she was

• -although her main aim was to help others, she also instructed in the catholic faith if asked

• she was canonised to become st terea of calcutta by pope francis in 2016

missionary work locally?

• church funded projects to spread gods word

• church events introducing non believers to catholicism

• churches work together to inspire christians to spread the faith

• education for local communities

• provide support for the needy in the community

missionary work nationally?

• churches are linked internationally and hold events where they meet and share their faith

• churches in different areas may work together on community projects

• there may be projects that people can be involved in to educate others

missionary work globally?

• many churches and denominations subscribe to projects for young people to get involved in and work in missionary work

• people can visit underdeveloped areas to help on projects

• opportunities may arise to study in different countries or create links with chistians in other countries and spread the message