Christianity: Contribution to Irish Culture and Heritage (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Culture definition
Culture definition
Ideas, customs & social behaviour of a people/society
Heritage definition
Heritage definition
Valued objects & traditions passed down from previous generations
When did Christianity arrive in Ireland?
When did Christianity arrive in Ireland?
3rd-5th centuries CE
Polytheistic meaning
Polytheistic meaning
Believing in many gods
Celtic festival Imbolc now celebrated as
Celtic festival Imbolc now celebrated as
St Brigid's Day (1st Feb)
Meaning of 'Dia duit' in Irish
Meaning of 'Dia duit' in Irish
God be with you
Ireland's 3 patron saints
Ireland's 3 patron saints
St Patrick, St Brigid, St Colmcille
Illiterate definition
Illiterate definition
Could not read or write
Purpose of high crosses in early Ireland
Purpose of high crosses in early Ireland
Monks carved Bible scenes to teach illiterate people
Famous religious manuscript created by monks
Famous religious manuscript created by monks
Book of Kells
Height of Croagh Patrick
Height of Croagh Patrick
764 metres
What is Reek Sunday?
What is Reek Sunday?
Last Sun in July, 20,000+ climb Croagh Patrick
Vigil definition
Vigil definition
Staying awake during usual sleep time to watch/pray
Cathedral definition
Cathedral definition
Main church in a diocese (bishop's church)