Focused

Question 1

Avelut : Mourning for the Dead

Answer 1

If someone is ill, someone is always there to ensure they do not die alone

. Before a person dies they make a final confession and say he Shema prayer

. If someone they love dies, they tear a part of their clothes, for parents it will be over the hearts

Question 2

What are the 3 categories on the Mourning Scale

Answer 2

Shiva (7 days of intense mourning)
Sheloshim (31 days of lesser mourning)
Yud-bet chodesh (final mourning 11 months of mourning)

Question 3

Shiva

Answer 3

. Mourners stay at home
. Sit on low stools, not chairs
. Do not wear leather, shave or wear make up

Question 4

Sheloshim

Answer 4

. Normal life resumes
. Mourners do not listen to music, go to parties, or shave or cut hair
. Males say Kaddish in the Synagogue

Question 5

Yud-bet chodesh

Answer 5

. Still do not attend parties
. Kaddish is still said if it is a parent who has died

Question 6

The Funeral

Answer 6

. Most Jews buried as soon as possible within 24 hours
. Placed in a simple coffin to show that everyone is equal in death

Question 7

Yom Kippur

Answer 7

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year
it is the Jews last day to repent and mend their relationships with God.

Question 8

Rosh Hashanah

Answer 8

Recalls the day when God created humans, it is a day of judgement

Question 9

Shauvot

Answer 9

Celebrates the giving of the Law of Moses on Mount Sinai .

Question 10

Sukkot

Answer 10

It remembers the time when Jews lived in huts in the wilderness

Question 11

What is the Point of Sukkot

Answer 11

To remember those who are oppressed and what Jews can do to help them

Question 12

Food Pesach

Answer 12

Unleavened Bread - to remember the Jews that didn’t have time to rise their bread after their escape from Egypt

Horseradish - to show how bitter their time in slavery was

Charoset - remembers the cement that Jews used to build statues with

Question 13

Michaelangelo’s Creation of Adam : does not convey Catholic beliefs

Answer 13

God created Adam from dust and
blowing into his nostrils. Not touch

God and Adam appear to be the same
size God is more powerful

does not
show God as someone who is eternal

Question 14

Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam : conveys Catholic beliefs

Answer 14

God is shown as powerful; his body is
perfectly sculpted. God is dressed
demonstrates higher knowledge

Adam’s finger is bent, he isn’t fully
alive and so is dependent on God.
God brings Adam to life through his
almighty power.

God is ancient, he is someone who is
full of wisdom

Question 15

Benefits of using art statues and sculptures

Answer 15

people are able to visualize the Bible stories and remember them

may be a person’s way of showing their
praise and thanks to God

Useful for those who are illiterate to have the stories explained to them

Question 16

Drawbacks of using Art, Statues and Sculptures

Answer 16

Some people see it as idol worship which goes against
the 10 commandments

Art and statues can be a distraction to worship

Art can misguide our understanding of God and the Bible stories

Question 17

Quotes supporting music in worship

Answer 17

Catechism: Make melody to the Lord with all your heart!
St Augustin: To sing once is to pray twice.

Question 18

Plainchant music

Answer 18

This is an ancient form of music that has a limited range of notes the limited notes helps to focus prayer

it is boring to listen to It is hard to decipher

Question 19

Psalm music

Answer 19

The Psalms is a collection of 150 poems and songs

Some of these songs are based on Old statement stories, singing them will help Catholics remember the stories better

Some may feel that the imagery of the songs will not engage church goers today

Question 20

Traditional hymns

Answer 20

These are hymns that have been sung by believers until the mid 1960’s.

helps Catholics gain a deeper understanding of their faith as they sing their beliefs

make believers feel they are forced to participate in song

Question 21

Contemporary songs

Answer 21

Modern music and musical instruments are used for worship

This is one way to bring the Church into the 21* Century and encourage young believers in worship.

Some people may think this style of music is disrespectful