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Pope Benedict XVI Visit to the United Kingdom 16th – 19th September 2010

Pope Benedict XVI Visit to the United Kingdom 16th – 19th September 2010. Introduction. Pope Benedict XVI will visit the United Kingdom on 16th-19th September 2010. This is only the second Papal visit in 500 years!

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Pope Benedict XVI Visit to the United Kingdom 16th – 19th September 2010

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  1. Pope Benedict XVI Visit to the United Kingdom 16th – 19th September 2010

  2. Introduction • Pope Benedict XVI will visit the United Kingdom on 16th-19th September 2010. This is only the second Papal visit in 500 years! • The Holy Father will first fly to Scotland and will be received by Her Majesty The Queen. He will also celebrate a public Mass in Glasgow before leaving for England. There, he will meet lots of people before he celebrates the Beatification of Cardinal Newman. • To prepare for this special event – we are going to learn important facts about Pope Benedict XVI and his role as leader of the Catholic Church.

  3. What is the role of a Pope? • Jesus chose his disciple Peter to be the first Pope. He entrusted Peter with the important role of guiding, protecting and leading followers of the Catholic faith. • In the past 2000 years, 264 Popes have been chosen to be the leaders of our Church. Each Pope was responsible for promoting and protecting the Catholic faith all over the world. • On Tuesday 19th April 2005, the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Ratzinger as successor to Pope John Paul II - the 265th Bishop of Rome and Successor of St Peter. • Our 265th Bishop of Rome is known as Pope Benedict VXI.

  4. Who is Pope Benedict XVI? • Pope Benedict XVI was born Joseph Alois Ratzinger on 16th April 1927 (Holy Saturday) and was baptised the same day. • He spent his childhood in Traunstein, a small village near the Austrian border, thirty kilometres from Salzburg in Germany.

  5. The Early Years of Pope Benedict • Pope Benedict XVI grew up in very challenging times with the outbreak of World War Two when he was 12 years old. • His faith and his home education prepared him for the harsh experience of those years during which the Nazi regime was hostile towards the Catholic Church .

  6. Academic Life of Pope Benedict XVI • From 1946 to 1951 Pope Benedict XVI studied philosophy and theology at the University of Munich. • Pope Benedict XVI received his priestly ordination on 29th June 1951 when he was 24 years old. • A year later he began a teacher and in 1953 he obtained his doctorate in theology.

  7. Steps to Becoming Pope • 25th March 1977 – named Archbishop of Munich and Freising by Pope Paul VI . • 27th June 1977– appointed Cardinal Ratzinger by Pope Paul VI. • 19th April 2005 - the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Ratzinger as successor to Pope John Paul II - the 265th Bishop of Rome.

  8. Pope Benedict’s XVI Special Message to Young People God loves every single person in this world, indeed he loves everyone who has ever lived throughout the history of the world. We should seek out the poor, the vulnerable, the marginalized; we should have a special care for those who are in distress, those suffering from depression or anxiety; we should care for the disabled, and do all we can to promote their dignity and quality of life; we should be attentive to the needs of immigrants and asylum seekers in our midst; we should extend the hand of friendship to members of all faiths and none. That is the noble vocation of love and service that we have all received. Let it inspire you to dedicate your lives to following Christ. Sunday, 18th April 2010 Pope Benedict XVI’s Address to Young People in Malta

  9. Pope Benedict’s XVI Special Visit to Scotland When Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Scotland, he will be received by Her Majesty The Queen, members of the Royal Family and people representing Scottish society in the Palace of Holyrood House. Having met the Queen, the Pope will travel to Glasgow where he will celebrate an open-air Mass in the evening and then he will fly from Glasgow to London. The Holy Father will then be based in London for the remainder of the visit.

  10. Pope Benedict’s Visit To prepare for this special event, you can learn the official Papal Visit Prayer with your family and friends. God of truth and love,your Son, Jesus Christ, stands as the lightto all who seek you with a sincere heart.As we strive with your graceto be faithful in word and deed,may we reflect the kindly light of Christand offer a witness of hope and peace to all.We pray for Pope Benedictand look forward with joy to his forthcoming visit to our countries.May he be a witness to the unity and hope which is your will for all people.We make our prayer through Christ our Lord.Amen.

  11. School and Classroom Preparations • As a school and as a class, how could you prepare for Pope Benedict’s XVI special visit in September? • What could you do to make this event a memorable experience?

  12. Pope Benedict XVI 16th – 19th September 2010

  13. ‘Supporting and promoting Catholic Education in England and Wales’ 39 Eccleston Square London  SW1V 1BX  0207 901 1939general@cesew.org.ukwww.cesew.org.uk ‘Supporting and Promoting Catholic Education in Scotland’ 75 Craigpark, Glasgow G31 2HD, Scotland, 0141 556 4727 www.sces.uk.com

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