7.5 Catholic Christianity Key Practices: The Work of the Church (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Define Catholic Social Teaching.
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Define Catholic Social Teaching.
The teaching that people should act within society to improve it for everyone, especially those most in need of support.
On what basis are all humans worthy of dignity and respect?
All humans are God's creation, so all are equally worthy of dignity and respect.
Mark 12:31 teaches: 'You shall love your ______ as yourself.'
Mark 12:31 teaches: 'You shall love your neighbour as yourself.'
Which parable did Jesus teach to explain 'love your neighbour'?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) — showing people should see everyone as a 'neighbour' and love everyone regardless of who they are.
What does the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats teach?
Whatever believers do to help the hungry, thirsty, sick, a stranger, or those in prison, they do for God — and those who help will 'inherit the kingdom'.
St Paul taught that the Church is the 'body of Christ'. Complete: 'Now you are the body of Christ and...'
'...individually members of it.' (1 Corinthians 12:27)
According to Catholic teaching, what are the three key elements of building a just society?
Justice, peace and reconciliation — there can be no peace without justice and setting differences aside.
Define reconciliation (in this context).
Making up with others quickly if there is any conflict.
Matthew 5:9 teaches: 'Blessed are the ______, for they will be called children of God.'
Matthew 5:9 teaches: 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.'
According to the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:7-10), what actions make a person blessed?
Being merciful, being peacemakers, and being persecuted for righteousness' sake.
How can Catholics 'love their neighbour' locally?
By praying together, being part of their local Church and community, and joining local charity projects.
Name three international Catholic social agencies.
CAFOD, Trócaire and Missio.
What does CAFOD do?
The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development fights poverty and injustice, responds to emergencies and disasters, and aims to give people the skills to help themselves.
What is the work of Missio?
A UK-based organisation that supports Catholic Churches overseas, providing education and health care and training future priests and nuns.
True or False?
Christian Aid is a Catholic social agency.
False.
Christian Aid has similar aims but is not a Catholic agency; CAFOD, Trócaire and Missio are.
Define evangelism.
The practice of sharing the Christian message of salvation through Jesus Christ, to bring as many people as possible into the Christian faith.
Define mission.
A form of evangelism in which the Church sends people out to care for the needs of people all over the world.
What work do missionaries carry out?
Providing medical aid, education and practical help, hoping to show God's love in their actions and bring people to the faith.
Matthew 28:19: 'Therefore go and make ______ of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.'
Matthew 28:19: 'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.'
Who commanded Christians to carry out mission and evangelism?
Jesus commanded his apostles at the end of his mission on earth (Matthew 28:19). Catholics who do this work follow Jesus' teaching and example.
In which address did Pope Francis encourage mission, and what did he teach?
In Evangelii Gaudium, teaching that 'A Church which ‘goes forth’ is a Church whose doors are open'.
When and where was the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) founded?
In 1833 in Ireland.
What is the purpose of the SVP?
To put Catholic Social Teaching into action through work for the most vulnerable — helping the homeless, sick, imprisoned, addicted, lonely and hungry, regardless of faith.
The SVP puts the gospel teaching to '______ ______ ______' into practical action.
The SVP puts the gospel teaching to 'love your neighbour' into practical action.
When and by whom was the Corrymeela Community founded?
In 1965 in Northern Ireland, by Ray Davey, who had witnessed the bombing of Dresden in WWII.
What is the aim of the Corrymeela Community?
To promote peace and reconciliation and heal the political and religious divisions in Northern Ireland, working with families, youth groups, schools, political parties and faith groups.
What is Pax Christi?
An international Catholic organisation that works for human rights and peace worldwide.
How does Pax Christi carry out its work?
By educating young people about peace and non-violence, raising awareness through protests, demonstrations and discussions, and highlighting injustices such as the treatment of refugees.
True or False?
Mission and evangelism only began in the modern Catholic Church.
False.
It has been part of the Church's work since the early days of the faith, when Jesus commanded his apostles to make disciples of all nations.
Name two Catholic organisations that carry out the Church's mission.
Any two of: the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP), the Corrymeela Community, and Pax Christi.
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