The Inculturation of Christianity in Ireland (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is inculturation in the context of Christianity in Ireland?
What is inculturation in the context of Christianity in Ireland?
Adapting Christianity to Celtic culture
What principle guided missionaries' approach to Irish conversion?
What principle guided missionaries' approach to Irish conversion?
Continuity rather than replacement
What is animism in Celtic religion?
What is animism in Celtic religion?
Belief natural world filled with spirit
How many holy wells exist in Ireland today?
How many holy wells exist in Ireland today?
Over 3,000
What are 'rag trees' or 'clootie trees'?
What are 'rag trees' or 'clootie trees'?
Sacred trees with cloth tied to branches
What pre-Christian god was Croagh Patrick associated with?
What pre-Christian god was Croagh Patrick associated with?
Lugh
When was Samhain celebrated?
When was Samhain celebrated?
31 October - 1 November
Which Celtic goddess was associated with Imbolc?
Which Celtic goddess was associated with Imbolc?
Brigid
Which Christian feast days replaced Samhain?
Which Christian feast days replaced Samhain?
All Saints' Day & All Souls' Day
What Christian feast replaced the Celtic festival of Imbolc?
What Christian feast replaced the Celtic festival of Imbolc?
Feast of St Brigid
What did the Celtic Cross combine?
What did the Celtic Cross combine?
Celtic sun symbols & Christian cross
What are 'pattern days'?
What are 'pattern days'?
Annual celebrations at wells with Mass
What % of Irish holy wells are linked to saints' feast days matching Celtic festivals?
What % of Irish holy wells are linked to saints' feast days matching Celtic festivals?
Over 80%