St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme REVISION PRESENTATION J2 - part 1 The Church the means to faith and salvation; as one holy, catholic,

St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department

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REVISION PRESENTATION J2 - part 1

The Church

the means to faith and salvation;

as one holy, catholic, apostolic church;

as the Body of Christ;

as the communion of saints.


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THE CHURCH IS ….

• THE BODY OF CHRIST

• CATHOLIC

• APOSTOLIC

• HOLY


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THE CHURCH IS ….

• THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS

• ONE

• THE SOURCE OF FAITH

• THE MEANS TO SALVATION


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HOW DOES THE CHURCH HELP PEOPLE GROW IN FAITH AND GAIN SALVATION?

preaches Good News – BIBLE TRUTHS nurtures and educates people in their faith puts faith into action - the hands of Jesus brings the light of Christ into a darkened world celebrates the sacraments - special experiences of God’s grace guides people's lives through the Magisterium.


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faithsalvation

holyCatholicapostolic

the Body of Christthe communion of saints

belief in something without total proofbeing saved from Hell by the supreme sacrifice of Jesus on the crossof or relating to Goduniversal or worldwidethe belief that the Church can only be understood in the light of the Apostles - who were sent out by Jesus to spread the Good Newsthe belief that the Church is Jesus’ body in the world continuing his workthe belief that followers of Jesus, both living on earth and those who have died, are united with each other


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1. (a) What is the meaning of Catholic? (2) (b) State how the church helps people to achieve salvation. (6)


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J2 - part 2Christian Ministry

the role of the laity, the celibacy of the clergy,

deacons, priests, bishops,

the ordination of women.


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Ministry A way of caring for others

Christian ministry Following in the footsteps of Jesus in caring for others


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WHAT ARE ALL CHRISTIANS CALLED TO DO?

• follow in the footsteps of Jesus• be the hands of Jesus and reach out to those who suffer • bring the light of Christ into a darkened world• build the Kingdom of God in the here and now• be and bring Good News


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They can be witnesses to Jesus through:

ART

ttitudes

elationships

alents and how they use them.

those who share the mission of the Church withoutbeing ordained


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• Eucharistic ministers• readers• musicians• run a CAFOD group• help with administration• run the social club.

In the parish, the laity serve in the following ways:


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Male members of the Church who are ordained and

may have taken special vows

vows include CELIBACY - living without engaging in

sexual activity, so

the CLERGY do not get involved in EXCLUSIVE

relationships which therefore FREES them to serve the

People of God.


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assist at Mass - read the Gospel, preach

conduct marriages, baptisms and funerals

lead prayers.

those called to assist the bishops, especially in caringfor those in need


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celebrate the Eucharist (Mass) celebrate the sacraments build the community of the

parish care for the sick promise obedience to the

Bishop.

specially called/chosen people who are ordained to beministers of the sacraments


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celebrate Confirmations

ordain priests

care for the Diocese

promise obedience to the Pope.

specially chosen priests who are responsible for allthe churches in a diocese


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• ARGUMENTS FOR not ordaining implies men

and women are NOT equal in dignity

St Paul wrote “There is no difference between….. men and women (Galatians 3:28)

Genesis 1 says we are all created in the “image of God!”

• ARGUMENTS AGAINST Jesus called 12 apostles -

all male (Mark 3) Eve committed the original

sin (Genesis 3) Jesus was a man so his

representatives should be men.


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2. (a) What does the word celibacy mean? (2) (b) Outline the role of the laity in the church. (6) (c) Explain why bishops have special status in the Catholic Church. (8) (d) “Priests should not be married.”

Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. In you answer you should refer to Christianity. (4)


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J2 - part 3Authority and Guidance

the Bible, the Magisterium,

Mary.


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• The INSPIRED WORD OF WORD OF GODGOD

• A SOURCE of SOURCE of AUTHORITYAUTHORITY which GUIDES the lives of believers

• one way in which GOD GOD SPEAKSSPEAKS to believers.

The BIBLE - the holy book of Christians with 66 books split into Old and New Testaments


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NEW TESTAMENT OLD TESTAMENT

God’s relationship with

the Jewish people

God’s relationship with

ALL people

COMPLEMENTS


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WHEN IS IT USED?

PUBLIC WORSHIP BIBLE STUDY GROUPS PRIVATE WORSHIP.


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HOW IS IT USED?

• ead the Bible• eflect on the stories• elate the stories to own

experience• espond in such a way as to

bring about the Kingdom of Heaven.


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• God DICTATED every word to the writers

implies God’s words are unchangeable and reliable

• Holy Spirit GUIDED the writers but they reflected the culture they lived in

implies God’s words are open to interpretation

Why are there contradictions?

A Bible that can mean anything means NOTHING!


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IS THE BIBLE RELEVANT TODAY?• YES• society may have changed but human nature and God’s relationship with humans does not change• stories about Jesus helping the oppressed encourages the oppressed today• the way Jesus dealt with his own suffering can encourage people who suffer today• the resurrection gives Christians hope in the darkest of situations

When reading the Bible, individuals are free to respond in their own way!


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3. (a) What is the meaning of the word Literalist? (2)(b) Describe how Catholics use the Bible. (6)(c) Explain why the Bible is important to Roman Catholics. (8)(d) “The Bible was written to long ago to have any relevance today.”Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should refer to Christianity.


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Magisterium

apostolic succession

papacydogmas

o the Pope and bishops interpreting the Bible and Tradition for Catholics today - the teaching authority of the Churcho the belief that the bishops and the Pope continue the mission Jesus gave to Peter and the Apostles o the office of the Popeo the beliefs of the Catholic Church.


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the direct line successor to Peterthe ‘servant to the servants of God’spiritual guide to worldwide Body of Christthe supreme head of the Catholic Church


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inspired by the Holy Spirit is a source of authority for Catholics is one way God speaks to his people is expressed in Church documents.


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Catholics refer to Mary as Our Lady ask her to pray for them (Hail Mary) say the rosary have statues as aids to prayer dedicate side altars to Mary go on pilgrimages to places like Lourdes.


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HAIL

MARY

onour - Catholics honour Mary but DO NOT worship herngel Gabriel told her about the conception of Jesusntercedes - Mary intercedes for Catholicsourdes is the most famous place of Marian pilgrimage

other of God - the THEOTOKOSccepted God’s will - and as such is a ROLE MODELosary is a meditation on the mysteries in the life of Jesusoung unmarried girls of that time were referred to as virgins.


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MARY is a ROLE MODELMary responded to God’s call at the AnnunciationSo, Catholics should respond to God’s call!Mary is a model of how to love even in difficult circumstancesSo, Catholics should love in the most difficult of situations!Mary asked Jesus to help at wedding at CanaSo, Catholics should pray for God’s help!Mary followed Jesus when he carried the crossSo, Catholics should follow Jesus no matter how difficult!


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4. (a) What is the meaning of apostolic succession? (2)(b) Outline the principles that guide the social teaching of the Catholic Church. (6)(c) Explain why Catholics regard Mary as a model of the Christian Life. (8)(d) “Everybody should do what the Pope says.”

Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should refer to Christianity. (4)


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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme REVISION PRESENTATION J2 - part 1 The Church the means to faith and salvation; as one holy, catholic,