Contrasting Features And Artefacts Used By Catholics Flashcards
An altar is a
Place of sacrifice and thanksgiving
At mass ,the congragation join in with giving thanks
For Christ’s sacrifice
The altar is a reminder that
Christ’s sacrofice is being made again through the offering of bread and Wine
A table is where
People eat from
Using a table reminds the congregation
That Mass is a re enactment of the Last Supper
A crucifix shows
Christ crucified on a cross
A crucifix is a reminder of
The suffering Jesus endured out of love for humanity
Crucifix helps Christians feel
Grateful for Jesus’ love and sacrifice
A Cross is a symbol of
Christ’s victory over sin and death.
Why is Christ not on the Cross
Because he has risen
Christians who are wary about portraying God through art may
Use a cross
A Cross emphasises
Jesus’ resurrection and the fact Christians should be people of new life
Risen Christ focuses on
Christ as the risen,glorified saviour
The Risen Christ reminds Catholics
That in Holy Communion ,they recieve the Body,Blood Soul and Divinity of the Rosen Christ
The Risen Christ emohasises
Jesus’ resurrection and how important it is
