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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 BODY OF CHRIST
• CATHOLIC
• APOSTOLIC
• HOLY
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• 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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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 world continuing his work the communion the belief that followers of Jesus, both living on of saints 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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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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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department those who share the mission of the Church without being ordained
 They can be witnesses to Jesus through:
A
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T ttitudes elationships alents and how they use them.
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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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 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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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department those called to assist the bishops, especially in caring for those in need
 assist at Mass - read the Gospel, preach
 conduct marriages, baptisms and funerals
 lead prayers.
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St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department 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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Bishop.

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 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)
 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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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
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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?
the Bible
on the stories
the stories to own experience
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
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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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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 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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H onour - Catholics honour Mary but DO NOT worship her
A ngel Gabriel told her about the conception of Jesus ntercedes - Mary intercedes for Catholics
L ourdes is the most famous place of Marian pilgrimage
M other of God - the THEOTOKOS
A 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 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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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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