catholic christianity forms of expression and ways of life haha ✅

Question 1

define the word “church”

Answer 1

means “house of the lord”

Question 2

why are many churches high vaulted with spires?

Answer 2

because they are built to connect with heaven in a way that prayers can be passed up to god

Question 3

define a lectern and it’s significance

Answer 3

a lectern is the bookstand in which the readings are said from during mass, it is significant as it plays an important role during the liturgy of the word

Question 4

what is the altar and what does it represent?

Answer 4

it is the table in which most of the mass is said from and is the focal point of the church
it helps remember the last supper and jesus’ passion

Question 5

define a crucifix and it’s significance

Answer 5

a cross with a crucified jesus on it and it helps signify jesus’ suffering

Question 6

what is a tabernacle? (christianity)

Answer 6

a box which contains the consecrated host (or eucharist) is kept

Question 7

what are the three types of sacred objects?

Answer 7

sacred vessels, sarcophagi and hunger cloths

Question 8

what is the role of sacred objects?

Answer 8

help focus prayer and worship for catholics

Question 9

what are sacred vessels?

Answer 9

objects that contain the body and blood of christ, used during the liturgy of the eucharist
ciborium (covered dish), chalice and plate

Question 10

how does a sarcophagus help focus prayer for catholics?

Answer 10

has religious storied or images carved into the side which act as a way of remembering bible stories which can help focus catholics during prayer

Question 11

what are hunger cloths?

Answer 11

altar covers used first in the middle ages during lent that depict bible stories that reminding people of god’s loving nature

Question 12

what is the meaning and significance of artwork within the church?

Answer 12

depicts bible stories and parables in an easier way, allow children and illiterate people to understand better and allow focus during worship

Question 13

what are the problems with using artwork as a way of expression?

Answer 13

some people, including protestants see it as idolatry and taking the real focus away from prayer and on the art itself

Question 14

why are statues used during worship?

Answer 14

to help focus catholics on their prayer and on god

Question 15

what are some ways of catholics expressing beliefs to statues?

Answer 15

kneel before them/touch or kiss them/light a candle for them/pray before them

Question 16

what are some problems regarding using statues and sculptures during worship?

Answer 16

some branches of chistianity (like protestants) see it as a form of idolatry and therefore breaking the 10 commandments by worshiping false idols - also comes up when talking about worship with mary

Question 17

why were christian symbols originally used?

Answer 17

to avoid detection when christianity was an illegal faith and for early christians to communicate with one another

Question 18

what does the ‘chi rho’ represent and why is it used?

Answer 18

the first two letters in the word ‘christ’ in greek
it was the symbol used by the romans when christianity was adopted as the official faith, is now often fund on vestments or on the altar

Question 19

what does the eagle represent?

Answer 19

it’s a symbol of the divine nature of Jesus and is a symbol of the evangelist john (found in protestant churches on the lectern)

Question 20

what are the two forms of religious drama?

Answer 20

passion plays and mystery plays

Question 21

what are passion plays?

Answer 21

plays that focus on the events leading up to jesus’ death and resurrection

Question 22

what are the positives of expressing belief using drama?

Answer 22

can be a way to remember bible stories and visualise in a powerful way, those participating are doing a form of worship and it can help focus prayer for those watching

Question 23

what are the 4 types of musical worship?

Answer 23

hymns, plainchant, psalms and worship songs (pop or contemporary music)

Question 24

what is plainchant? (+ example)

Answer 24

singing without music e.g. the great amen

Question 25

give a source of wisdom and authority for music in worship

Answer 25

“he who sings prays twice”

Question 26

why is using music to express faith good?

Answer 26

it helps understand and remember teachings from the bible and it unites a christian community together as one