Catholic statues

Question 1

Why do catholics have statues and sculptures

Answer 1

They are used widely by Catholics as a focus for prayer and worship and a reminder of Christian beliefs and teachings.

Question 2

The crucifix

Answer 2

This is one of the most popular ways Jesus is shown. There is a crucifix in a Church and in Catholic schools to help Catholics to remember the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Question 3

quote in the bible

Answer 3

“they crucified him”

Question 4

Mary

Answer 4

Statues of Mary the mother of Jesus are common in Catholic churches and schools. They remind Christians of the special relationship Mary and Jesus have.

Question 5

quote from Hail Mary

Answer 5

“Prayer for us sinners”
“Hail, Mary mother of God”

Question 6

How can this change a catholics life?

Answer 6

Catholics will use the artwork to help them to focus during prayer time and worship, in the hope that Mary intercedes their prayers, sending them on to God and Jesus.

Statues of Mary are reminders that God chose a faithful and mild person to be the mother of God.m this will act as a reminder of how Catholics should strive to behave.