7.4 Catholic Christianity Key Practices: Worship & Prayer (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Define prayer.
Communicating with God — a two-way communication in which God is believed to listen.
What are the four purposes of prayer (ACTS)?
Adoration
Contrition
Thanksgiving
Supplication
What is the difference between petition and intercession?
Petition asks God for one's own needs; intercession asks for the needs of others.
Define formal prayer.
Set, traditional prayers (e.g. the Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary), learned and passed down.
Define informal (extempore) prayer.
Prayer in a person's own words, spontaneous and unprepared.
Name two formal Catholic prayers.
The Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary, the Sign of the Cross, or the Glory Be.
What is the Lord's Prayer also known as, and who taught it?
The 'Our Father' — taught by Jesus (Matthew 6:9-13).
True or False?
Catholics believe prayer is only one-way — speaking to God.
False.
Prayer is two-way — God is listening and may send messages back.
What is a benefit of formal (set) prayers?
People don't have to find the right words, so they can focus on God, and they can pray together as a community.
What is a benefit of informal prayer?
A person can say exactly what they think and feel and ask for help with specific concerns; no preparation is needed.
Define contrition (in prayer).
Prayer to say sorry for the times a person has sinned against God's will.
The Catechism describes prayer as 'the raising of one's mind and ______ to God'.
The Catechism describes prayer as 'the raising of one's mind and heart to God'.
The Lord's Prayer is said daily, at Mass, and as part of the ______.
The Lord's Prayer is said daily, at Mass, and as part of the Rosary.
In which Gospel is the Lord's Prayer set out?
Matthew's Gospel (Matthew 6:9-13).
Define piety.
Devotion to God — forms of piety are the ways believers show their devotion.
Define the Rosary.
A form of Catholic prayer that involves reciting a series of set prayers while reflecting on events in the life of Jesus and his mother Mary, using a chain of rosary beads to count the prayers.
What are the sets of prayers in the Rosary called?
Decades of the Rosary.
What prayers make up one decade of the Rosary?
One Our Father
Ten Hail Mary prayers
One Glory Be
Catholics use a chain of rosary ______ to help them count the prayers they are saying.
Catholics use a chain of rosary beads to help them count the prayers they are saying.
Give two reasons the Rosary is important to Catholics.
It reminds Catholics of the most important events in their faith, shows their devotion, brings them closer to God, allows personal reflection, and can bring believers together as a community.
Define the Stations of the Cross.
A series of 14 images showing the events that happened to Jesus on the day of his crucifixion.
What does the first Station of the Cross show?
The moment Jesus is condemned to death before Pontius Pilate.
What does the final Station of the Cross show?
Jesus being laid in the tomb after his death.
Catholics often walk the Stations of the Cross during ______, especially on Good Friday in Holy Week.
Catholics often walk the Stations of the Cross during Lent, especially on Good Friday in Holy Week.
Why do Catholics find the Stations of the Cross important?
It lets them make a pilgrimage and walk in the footsteps of Jesus, share in his suffering, reminds them that Jesus understands human suffering, and prepares them to celebrate the resurrection at Easter.
True or False?
The Stations of the Cross are undertaken as a spiritual pilgrimage around the walls of a church or chapel.
True.
Catholics walk between the images, pausing at each station to hear a reading, say prayers, and reflect.
Define pilgrimage.
A religious journey to a holy place that has spiritual, historical or Biblical significance; it also marks an inward spiritual journey for the person.
Is pilgrimage compulsory for Catholics?
No — it is not compulsory, but it is an important part of the faith.
Give two reasons pilgrimage is important to a Catholic.
It helps strengthen and renew their faith, feel closer to God, learn more about the history of the faith, pray for healing or forgiveness, and feel part of the worldwide Catholic community.
The Catechism teaches that 'Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward ______.'
The Catechism teaches that 'Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven.'
Name two Catholic places of pilgrimage.
Lourdes, Walsingham, Rome, or Jerusalem.
Why is Lourdes an important place of pilgrimage?
In 1858 Bernadette Soubirous saw 18 visions of the Virgin Mary; a spring appeared and many unexpected healings (some called miracles) have happened there since.
What is the significance of Walsingham?
In 1061 Richeldis de Faverches had a vision of the Virgin Mary and had a copy of Mary's house — the Holy House — built there; pilgrims walk the last mile towards it.
Why is Rome an important pilgrimage site for Catholics?
It is the centre of the Catholic Church; Vatican City is home to the Pope and contains the burial place of St Peter, the first leader of the Church.
Why do Catholics go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem?
It is where Jesus was crucified; pilgrims retrace his footsteps, visit his tomb, and share in his life and suffering.
Catholics who cannot travel can take part in a pilgrimage in their local church through the ______ ______ ______.
Catholics who cannot travel can take part in a pilgrimage in their local church through the Stations of the Cross.
How might other (non-Catholic) Christians view pilgrimage?
As not so important — there is no need to travel to get close to God; it is enough to pray in their local church, and the money and time could better help those in need.
True or False?
Some Christians argue that all of life is a pilgrimage towards God.
True.
They see every action as an opportunity to reflect on their inner spiritual journey.
In which country is Lourdes, and in which is Walsingham?
Lourdes is in France; Walsingham is in England (Norfolk).
True or False?
Pilgrimage to Lourdes always results in physical healing.
False.
Many are not healed physically, but say they feel strengthened and have a deeper faith in God.
Define the funeral rite.
The set of actions performed when a person dies. Funerals are not one of the seven sacraments but are still very important occasions.
What are the three parts of the Catholic funeral rite?
The vigil (reception of the body)
The funeral rite in the church
The funeral rite at the cemetery (committal)
What happens at the vigil?
The night before the funeral, a priest leads the family in prayers for the person who has died, helping them prepare to say goodbye.
Define requiem Mass.
The funeral rite in the church that includes Holy Communion; 'requiem' is Latin for 'rest'.
During the funeral rite the coffin is covered in a white sheet called a ______.
During the funeral rite the coffin is covered in a white sheet called a pall.
Which baptismal symbols are also used at the funeral rite?
The pall (white sheet), the lit Paschal candle, and holy water sprinkled over the person.
Why are baptismal symbols used at the funeral?
Just as baptism welcomes a person into new life as a Christian, the funeral rite marks the person's new eternal life in heaven.
What is the committal?
The funeral rite at the cemetery: the coffin is carried to consecrated ground, sprinkled with holy water and buried, with the words 'ashes to ashes, dust to dust'.
What do the Bible readings at the funeral rite focus on?
Jesus' resurrection and the hope that the deceased will share in this resurrection at the Day of Judgement.
Give two purposes of the funeral rite.
It lets family and friends say a respectful goodbye and celebrate the person's life, shows their importance in God's eyes, unites the community in prayer, and helps believers reflect on their own lives.
True or False?
Most Catholics prefer to be cremated rather than buried.
False.
Most Catholics prefer to be buried, as many believe in the resurrection of the body after death.
The Catechism calls the funeral the '______ ______' by which the Christian community greets a member before burial.
The Catechism calls the funeral the 'last farewell' by which the Christian community greets a member before burial.
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