Meaning and significance of sacred objects, paintings, frescoes and drawing Flashcards
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What kinds of holy images are acceptable to use on sacred objects or in decoration within the Church
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’‘[Cross, images of Jesus, Mary, angels and saints] are to be exhibited in the holy Churches of God, on sacred vessels’’ - CCC 1161
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Scared Objects as an important part of the whole mass
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'’Sacred icons […] enters into the harmony of the signs of celebration’’ - CCC 1162
3
Q
Lazarus being raised from the dead
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John 11:38-44
4
Q
4th commandment involving idolatry
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'’You shall not make for yourself a graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above’’ (Exodus 20:4)
5
Q
Story of the prodigal son
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Luke 15:11-32
6
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Mentioning the beauty of art
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'’Sacred art is true and beautiful when […] evoking and glorifying in faith’’ (CCC 2502)
