Chapter 2 Flashcards
What was the bronze serpent a sign of?
Salvation
What was perfect in Jesus
Salvation
When was salvation realised?
On Calvary
What are visible signs of love?
Embracing, giving gifts etc
What are signs of happiness?
Clapping, dancing etc
What are the two different types of signs?
Natural and acquired/assumed
What is an example of a natural sign?
Fire
What is an example of an acquired/assumed sign?
National flag
What is the difference between signs and symbols?
All symbols are signs but not all signs are symbols
How does man meet and experience God?
Through worship
What helps us experience the invisible god?
Signs and symbols
What is liturgy?
Signs that are fixed by the mother church under the power of the Holy Spirit with the authority of Jesus
What are sacraments?
Visible signs with invisible grace
What are different signs used in the worship of God?
Words, Actions, Objects, Places, Individuals, Arts and Season
What is an example of words and why?
Pouring water when baptised - wash away sins
What are examples of an action?
Kneeling, blessing, bowing, making the sign of the cross
What are the two groups for objects?
Natural and man made
What are examples of a natural object?
Water, wine, bread
What are examples of a man made object?
Altar, sacred vestments
What are examples of a place?
Sanctuary, font
Who does the priest represent?
Jesus
Who does the deacons represent?
Angels
Who are examples of individuals?
Priest and deacons
What are examples of arts?
Decorated sanctuary, hymns
What does the decorated sanctuary represent?
Heaven
What do hymns represent?
Songs and praises sung by angels
What are examples of season?
Divine mysteries, feasts of the liturgical year
