GCSE Religious Studies - Y11 Life and Death Part 1
A set of flashcards covering key concepts from the first part of the GCSE Religious Studies course for Y11 students, focusing on the Magisterium, Pontifical and Conciliar Magisterium, and Euthanasia in the Catholic Church.
What does the Magisterium consist of?
Key Terms
The cardinal for England and Wales is…
Vincent Nichols.
Summarise what the Magisterium talk about:
They interpret the teachings of the Church, deal with issues that are not in the bible e.g. Genetic Engineering and provide the official teachings ...
Give the definition of ORDINARY MAGISTERIUM:
When the Popes and Bishops usually preach and write letters to people in their diocese (The Laity).
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| Term | Definition |
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What does the Magisterium consist of? | Cardinals and the Pope. |
What are Cardinals? | Senior bishops that are in charge of a country or large area. |
The cardinal for England and Wales is… | Vincent Nichols. |
Summarise what the Magisterium talk about: | They interpret the teachings of the Church, deal with issues that are not in the bible e.g. Genetic Engineering and provide the official teachings of the Church in the Catechism. |
Give the definition of ORDINARY MAGISTERIUM: | When the Popes and Bishops usually preach and write letters to people in their diocese (The Laity). |
What is the role of letters wrote by the ORDINARY MAGISTERIUM? | Encouraging faith, clarify a point of faith or give instructions. |
Give an example of a letter wrote from he ORDINARY MAGISTERIUM? | Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life) - a papal encyclical wrote by Pope John Paul 11. |
Give a quote by Pope St John Paul that you could use in an answer about the ORDINARY MAGISTERIUM? | “Society as a whole must respect, defend and promote the dignity of every human person at every moment and in every condition of that person’s life.” |
Give the definition of an EXTRAORDINARY MAGISTERIUM: | An extraordinary form of the Magisterium - when a meeting takes place face to face. Sometimes the bishops are asked to sit in a General Council. |
What is the role of a meeting as The EXTRAORDINARY MAGISTERIUM? | To explore significant issues in the life of the Church. |
Give an example of an EXTRAORDINARY MAGISTERIUM taking place? | The first council is recorded in the Bible - they decided what practices new converts to Christianity could follow. |
Magisterial pronouncement can either be… | PontificalORConciliar. |
Why is the Council important? | They allow the Pope to understand the feelings of the whole Catholic Community and help him make important decisions that affect the rest of the Church. |
Give an example of a Conciliar Magisterium? | The Nicene Creede which is regularly said in Church on Sundays. |
What is the Pontifical Magisterium?What do Catholics believe as a result of Apostolic Succesion? | Pope has the title “Ponifex Maximus” which means the Great Bridge Builder in Latin. All the authority given to St Peter gets passed from Pope to Pope. |
Pontifical Magisterium - What does the Pope have to do if he declares a teaching alone? | Speak “ex cathedra” - with the full support of the Office. These teachings are considered infaliable. |
Give the only 2 times that Pontifical Magisterium has been used? | 1854 Pope Piux IX declared the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Also declared the doctrine of assumption of Mary into Heaven. |
Give the definition for “Vatican 11”:The documents were… |
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What does Euthanasia mean?What is the motivation of it? | Easy death - Assisted Suicide.To end a person’s pain or suffering. |
Where is Euthanasia legal and illegal? | LEGAL: Belgium, Holland and Switzerland. ILLEGAL: UK. |
What do people who are in favour of Euthanasia say? | Poor quality of life should be considered. To end a person’s pain or suffering. It is expensive to treat and keep people alive that don’t have a good quality of life and there is no hope. |
What do people who are against Euthanasia say? | A cure could be found - it shouldnt be too late for anyone. Compromises the role of a doctor as they take a Hippocratic Oath. People might change their mind as they have good days and bad days. |
Give a quote that you could use in an answer about the EXTRAORDINARY MAGISTERIUM: | “It is my judgement that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.”Acts 15:19-20. |
What is the Conciliar Magisterium?What happens if the Pope dies during the Council? |
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Pontifical Magisterium - The use of this form is… | Very rare. |