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

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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department faith salvation holy Catholic apostolic belief in something without total proof being saved from Hell by the supreme sacrifice of Jesus on the cross of or relating to God universal or worldwide the belief that the Church can only be understood in the light of the Apostles - who were sent out by the Body of Jesus to spread the Good News the belief that the Church is Jesus’ body in the Christ of saints world continuing his work the communion the belief that followers of Jesus, both living on earth and those who have died, are united with each other

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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department 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 2 Christian 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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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department 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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those who share the mission of the Church without being ordained

 They can be

witnesses to Jesus

A R T

ttitudes elationships alents and how they use them.

through:

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

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

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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department  Male members of the Church who are

ordained

and may have taken special vows  vows include

CELIBACY in sexual activity

, so -

living without engaging

 the CLERGY do not get involved in

EXCLUSIVE

relationships which therefore

FREES

them to serve the People of God.

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those called to assist the bishops, especially in caring for those in need

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assist at Mass - read



the Gospel, preach conduct marriages, baptisms and funerals

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lead prayers.

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

celebrate the Eucharist (Mass)  celebrate the sacraments  build the community of the parish  care for the sick  promise obedience to the

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specially chosen priests who are responsible for all the churches in a diocese

 celebrate Confirmations  ordain priests  care for the Diocese  promise obedience to the Pope.

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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)

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

•

ARGUMENTS AGAINST

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Jesus called 12 apostles all male (Mark 3)

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Eve committed the original sin (Genesis 3)

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Jesus was a man so his representatives should be men.

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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department 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 3 Authority and Guidance

the

Bible

, the

Magisterium

,

Mary.

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

• The INSPIRED WORD OF GOD • A SOURCE of AUTHORITY which GUIDES the lives of believers • one way in which GOD SPEAKS to believers.

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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department God’s relationship with ALL people God’s relationship with the Jewish people

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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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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department • 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 A Bible that can mean anything means NOTHING!

Why are there contradictions?

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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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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department 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 papacy dogmas

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

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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department the direct line

successor to Peter

the

‘servant to the servants of God’ spiritual guide

to worldwide Body of Christ the

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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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department       Catholics refer to Mary as

Our Lady

ask her to

pray for them

say the

rosary

have

statues

(Hail Mary) as aids to prayer dedicate

side altars

go on

pilgrimages

to Mary to places like Lourdes.

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I H onour

- Catholics honour Mary but DO NOT worship her

A ngel Gabriel ntercedes

told her about the conception of Jesus - Mary intercedes for Catholics

L ourdes

is the most famous place of Marian pilgrimage

M other of God A

- the THEOTOKOS

ccepted God’s will

- and as such is a ROLE MODEL

R osary

is a meditation on the mysteries in the life of Jesus

Y oung

unmarried girls of that time were referred to as virgins.

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MARY is a ROLE MODEL

Mary responded to God’s call at the Annunciation So, Catholics should respond to God’s call!

Mary is a model of how to love even in difficult circumstances So, Catholics should love in the most difficult of situations!

Mary asked Jesus to help at wedding at Cana So, Catholics should pray for God’s help!

Mary followed Jesus when he carried the cross So, Catholics should follow Jesus no matter how difficult!

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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department 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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