Interpreting Statues Of Jesus Flashcards
A Sacred heart statue is a
Statue of Jesus that represents his total self giving love for all people.
Crown of throns surrounding the heart
Represents the crown that was placed on Jesus’ head when he was mocked by soldiers at his crucifixion.
Jesus’ hand points to the heart
Draws attention to it.
Holes in hands
From where Jesus was nailed to the cross.
Flames coming from the heart
Represents the burning love that Jesus has for all people
A hole or piercing theough his heart
Represents one of the soldiers piercing Jesus’ side with a spear after he died
The statue is an expression of
Peace and love
The Sacred heart is a reminder of
The total love that Jesus has for all people
Some Catholics approve art because it can help
People focus on Jesus’ teachings and life
Some catholics dont agree with depicting Jesus as art
Second commandment indicstes its wrong to worship statues.
Depicting Jesus as a human can mislead people.As it ignores the fact he was also fully God.
No one knows what Jesus looked like
Christ the redeemer
God’s continous love for all
Jesus’ love and obedience in death
Crucifix
Through his death Jesus freed us from sin and death
