church and the kingdom of God part six
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- CHURCH AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD
- 5.11: Kingdom values in Christian vocations
- Kingdom values are values that God wants people in his Kingdom to show in their lives
- Examples of Kingdom values include: gentleness, mercy, love, humility, a desire for peace, a wish to serve God, obedience to God
- Priesthood - ordained minister of the Catholic Church. they take a promise of celibacy and take a promise of obedience to their bishop
- Family life - love is an important Kingdom value unites a family together. they also spread the Kingdom of God on earth
- Religious life - monks and nuns are people who commit themselves to God. take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. live simple lives and have a sense of peace
- 5.12: Kingdom values in the life of a Catholic
- JUSTICE
- When Pope Francis became Archbishop, he increased the number of priests working among the poor
- by setting a good example, he aims to inspire others to live more simply
- criticises economic policies that lead to inequality and exploitation
- PEACE
- during 2014-15, he played a major role in restoring relations between Cuba and USA
- brings together leaders of countries that have been at war with each others
- he uses his public addresses to pray for peace
- RECONCILIATION
- Every Maundy Thursday, he goes to a local prison and washes the feet of 12 prisoners
- visited places of tension
- has helped to reconcile some of the tensions between Muslims, Jews and Christians
- JUSTICE
- 5.11: Kingdom values in Christian vocations
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