1. 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, apostolic church; as the Body of Christ; as the communion of saints.

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3. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme THE CHURCH IS …. THE BODY OF CHRIST CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC HOLY

4. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme THE CHURCH IS …. THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS ONE THE SOURCE OF FAITH THE MEANS TO SALVATION

5. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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.

6. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme faith salvation holy Catholic apostolic the Body of Christ the communion of saints 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 Jesus to spread the Good News the belief that the Church is Jesus’ body in the world continuing his work the belief that followers of Jesus, both living on earth and those who have died, are united with each other

7. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 1. (a) What is the meaning of Catholic? (2) (b) State how the church helps people to achieve salvation. (6)

8. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme J2 - part 2 Christian Ministry the role of the laity, the celibacy of the clergy, deacons, priests, bishops, the ordination of women.

9. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme MinistryA way of caring for others Christian ministry Following in the footsteps of Jesus in caring for others

10. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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

11. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme  They can be witnesses to Jesus through: ARTART ttitudes elationships alents and how they use them. those who share the mission of the Church without being ordained

12. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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:

13. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme  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.

14. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme  assist at Mass - read the Gospel, preach  conduct marriages, baptisms and funerals  lead prayers. those called to assist the bishops, especially in caring for those in need

15. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme  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 be ministers of the sacraments

16. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme  celebrate Confirmations  ordain priests  care for the Diocese  promise obedience to the Pope. specially chosen priests who are responsible for all the churches in a diocese

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18. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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.

19. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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)

20. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme J2 - part 3 Authority and Guidance the Bible, the Magisterium, Mary.

21. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme WORD OF GODThe INSPIRED WORD OF GOD SOURCE of AUTHORITYA SOURCE of AUTHORITY which GUIDES the lives of believers GOD SPEAKSone way in which GOD SPEAKS to believers. The BIBLE - the holy book of Christians with 66 books split into Old and New Testaments

22. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme NEW TESTAMENT OLD TESTAMENT God’s relationship with the Jewish people God’s relationship with ALL people COMPLEMENTS

23. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme WHEN IS IT USED?  PUBLIC WORSHIP  BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  PRIVATE WORSHIP.

24. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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.

25. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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!

26. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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!

27. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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.

28. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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.

29. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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

30. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme  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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32. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme  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.

33. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme HAILMARYHAILMARY onour - Catholics honour Mary but DO NOT worship her ngel Gabriel told her about the conception of Jesus ntercedes - Mary intercedes for Catholics ourdes is the most famous place of Marian pilgrimage other of God - the THEOTOKOS ccepted God’s will - and as such is a ROLE MODEL osary is a meditation on the mysteries in the life of Jesus oung unmarried girls of that time were referred to as virgins.

34. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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!

35. St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Revision Programme 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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