Experiences of Empowerment and Freedom in Religion (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

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Experiences of Empowerment and Freedom in Religion
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Definition of empowerment in religion

To invest with power

When did the Beguines emerge?

Late 12th century

Traditional women's religious roles (2)

Wife or cloistered nun

Roman Catholic Church priest requirement

Must be men

Were Beguines bound by formal religious vows?

No

Were Beguines subject to papal enclosure?

No (not subject to Church control)

What were 'beguinages'?

Communal residences for Beguines

What empowered the Beguines?

Their faith in Jesus

Beguines showed strong devotion to what?

The Eucharist (communion)

1216 4th Lateran Council ruling

Ruled out founding of any new religious orders

1311-1312 Council of Vienna declaration

Declared the Beguines heretical

Year National Women's Council of Ireland formed

1973

How many women does NWCI represent?

Over 300,000 women

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