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ARCHITECTURE
what does church mean

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house of the lord

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what was the reformation

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a time when the authority of the pope was challenged

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what are intercessions

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prayers on behalf of others

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sowa for church architecture

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you learn your faith through the chuch building

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why is a church building so important (2)

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it is a place where catholic community gathers in one place to celebrate mass
it is the house of God

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why were so many churches in UK built after 1829

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because it is after the reformation when it was illegal to be a Catholic

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how does church design reflect catholic belief (6)

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the church faces the east which reminds us of the resurrection as the sun rises in the east
built in the shape of a cross to remind us he died for us
built in shape of a circle reminds us god has no beginning or end
built in shape of octogen shape of a star to remind us of the nativity
vaulted ceilings - gives us contact to heaven brings us closer to God
stained glass are stories from the bible which would help people when most couldn’t read

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what are the different ways churches are used (6)

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worship - celebrate mass
celebrate sacraments
private prayer - open all day place of calm and comfort
pray in front of blessed sacrament - feel closer to God
light candles in front of a statue for personal prayer and petitions
public prayer - feel part of a community

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CHURCH FEATURES
what is salvation

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saved from sin returning to god

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what is redemption

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forgiveness from sin

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what is the alter
what does it represent

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focal point of mass reminds us of last supper
reminds us of Jesus’ sacrifice and the possibility of salvation

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what is the tabinacle why is it important

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where concecrated host is kept
we genuflect and keep a lit candle by it
10 commandments were kept in a tabernacle and so shows links to covenants

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what is lectern - why is it important

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where readings are proclaimed
liturgy of the word is an important part where priest shares communicates God’s message

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what is a crucifix what does it remind us of

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a cross with the image of jesus
reminds us of his sacrifice
can be focus of prayer
constant reminder of salvation

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SOWA

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the alter is the table of the lord

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what are the 4 mani internal features of a church

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lectern, alter, crucfix tabernacle

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name other feature common in church

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stations of the cross -15 images of the passion
stature- visual aids for prayer
font - holy water at the entrance reminds us of baptism

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why do internal features matter (3)

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1 it is the house of the lord so what is inside is as important as outside .
2 They remind us of key teachings and beliefs - salvation, redemption, reconcilliation
3 act as aids to worship and provide a focus
then all individual things above

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SACRED OBJECTS
what is a paten

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plate for large eucharist in mass

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what is a chalice

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cup for the wine

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what is a ciborium

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covered dish holds rest of hosts

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what is a sarcophagi

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stone box for a dead body

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what is consecration

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declaration when bread and wine become body and blood

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what is transubstanciation

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when bread and wine through power of holy spirit become body and blood

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what are intersessions
prayers for someone else
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SOWA
a cross, images of Jesus, Mary, Angels and Saints are to be exhibited in holy churches
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what is the definition of a sacred object
something that a church uses in liturgy can also be relics and objects to aid devotion eg candles and rosary
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why does the church use sacred vessels
have holy images on them so a reminder of belief play an important part in mass aid worship
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name 3 sacred vessels used in mass why are they significant
chalice paten ciborium 1 used during concecration and transubstanciation 2 visable sign of concecration 3 universally recognisable symbols
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items used during mass that are not sacred
cloths used to clean and cover chalice books missal vestments - priests outer clothes
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what are hunger cloths
used in middle ages to cover the alter in Lent- had images of bible stories for those who could not read - still used in developing countries
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how are sacred objects used
signify importance of eucharist teach bible stories universal symbol of consecration
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ciborium is most important sacred vessel sacred objects do not aid worship they distract
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ARTWORK what is a fresco
painting on plaster
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what is iconoclasm
destroying religious art for political reasons
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what is blasphemy
speaking or doing something disrespectful to God
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what are icons
paintings of religious figures
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SOWA
sacred art is true and beautiful when evoking and gloryifying faith
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what is the meaning and significance of artwork for catholics (3)
it is an expression of faith helps artist and viewer understand teachings expresses artists belief
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4 examples of religious artwork
drawings frescoes murals mosaics
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what is the history of art in the catholic church
have been arguments about should it be allowed as some believe it breaks 4th commandment so many were destroyed in 8th century as they thought blasphemous second nicea council decided icons should be allowed so all artwork was allowed this was overturned during reformation protestants tore down all imagery
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why is artwork important to Catholics (4)
used first when people couldn't read or write allows more access to faith helps us to remember and revisit stories aids discussion it is universal
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should artwork only be used in churches
should not be just used in churches but displayed appropriatly in homes schools museums and public places allowing for private devotion
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3 examples of artwork
return of prodical son by Rembrant - helps to discuss meaning of the parable Nativity by Botticelli - demonstrates peace olive branch at Jesus birth creation of Adam by Michelangelo - God and Abraham reaching out to each other no touching - the gap is our free will
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SCULPTURE AND STATUES what is council of Trent what did they say about statues
it is a council where catholics clarified the importance/relevance of statues made it clear statues were not to be worshipped, used to homour and show adoration and used to aid prayer
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what is idolatry
worship of false gods
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SOWA
in old Testament God commanded statues should be made
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what is the meaning and significance of sculpture and statues (4)
refelect human talent and beliefs tells history of faith across the world used as a teaching tool help remember stories help to focus prayer reminder of faith in our daily life
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what is significant about statues being sacred
they cant just be got rid of as they are dedicated to God when no longer useful they must be buried
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how can sculptures be used
help to focus prayer and meditation help to connect with jesus and saints having statues in the home ensure religion plays a part in their daily life
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SYMBOLISM AND IMAGERY IN ART what is evangelism
spreading God's word through your words and actions
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what is alpha and omega
fist and last
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SOWA
I am the alpha and omega the first and the last the beginning and the end
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what are symbols
images used to represent something else
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why were symbols and imagery used in the catholic church (3)
it was illegal to worship God until 313 so christians used symbols to practise their faith in secret symbols were only recognised by other christians so helped to detect non believers they were an outward sign of belief
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name 7 religious symbols
cross- fish eagle chirho dove alpha evangilists
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significance of cross/cucifix (5)
most common symbol reminds us of Jesus death reminds us of salvation and ressurection it is a focus for prayer worn as an outward sign of belief
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significance of fish (4)
symbol used in secret by christians as it was less obvious than a cross it means Jesus Christ son of god saviour - in greek letters spell fish reinforces belief fishermen were apostles reminds us feeding of 5000
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significance of eagle (4)
demonstrates divine nature of God teaches if you wait for God you will be given wings reminder of evangilist John demonstrates Jesus strength and power
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chi rho
XP 1st 2 letters of christ in Greek used by romans when they becam christians it is on paschal candle and priests vestments
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dove
symbol of holy spirit and baptism of jesus represents hope like in Noahs story seen as a symbol of peace by all
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alpha and omega
1st and last letters of greek alphabet represent gods eternity links to scriptures decorated alters
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evangelists
4 writers of the gospels linked to an animal Mathew a human Mark a lion Luke an ox john an eagle used on lecturns and to decorate alters
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eagle
symbol of jesus divine nature and symbol of john
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DRAMA what is a tableaux
still images to music to demonstrate a biblical story
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what are passion plays
act out the trial suffering and death of jesus
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what are mystery plays
plays to act out biblical stories
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SOWA
through words and actions drama engages the heart
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why is drama a positive way for people to engage
people enjoy watching it brings stories to life and helps people to remember them bring communities together to put on play
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how can drama be used by church
dramatic moments and bible stories cn be acted out allows everyone to be involved and to understand scripture
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how are mystery or muricle plays usually performed
as a tableux
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what did 1210 pope do
banned clergy from taking part in these plays so put on touring companies who moved from town to town
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what happened in 1534 was this the case everywhere when did they become popular again where did they happen
plays banned in England as seen as disrespectful no still popular in Europe 1950's York
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what changes happened to passion plays and why
they were originally in Latin so changed into local language so all could understand and take part
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why did passion plays stop
reformation
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give an example of a passion play
Oberammergau in Germany - largest passion play in Europe world famous example of evangalism
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how does drama express belief (7)
brings bible stories to life people in play see it as an act of worship it shows actors devotion brings community together to put on a play some modernise the scripture to keep it relevant drama has more impact than reading and helps to remember
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MUSIC what is traditional music
been around for a long time - psalms and hymns
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what is a charismatic movement
type of christian worship includes dance
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which parts of liturgy can be sung
kyrie gloria hymns and psalm
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what is a hymn
religious song shows prayer and adoration
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what is responsorial psalm
chant said in parts that has a response repeated by congregation
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SOWA
he who sings prayers twice
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why do we have music in church or how does music help express our belief
church encourages use of music to worship and adore it congregation worships together helps people of all ages to engage with their faith helps us to understand and remember teachings adds variety to worship
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when are hymns sung in mass and how are they chosen
entrance offertry communion recession - linked to liturgical year and readings
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what is plainchant- give an example
first type of music allowed in church a chant with no music gregorian chant
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what are psalms
words from old testament - remind us of our history
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what is contemporary music
modern lively takes inspiration from pop it attracts younger people

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