Re Redemption Flashcards
What do catholic churches provide for people ?
Provide a space where catholics can worship together particular at mass or they can pray alonw .
What are three reasons why churches help catholics worship ?
- Churches that are decorated and designed helps people feel that God is respected.
- Images like the stations of the cross inspire christians to reflect on Jesus suffering .
- Statues of saints help christians follow their example
What were churches built like before 1965 ?
- Facing east toward jerusalem
- In the shape of the cross
- With the altar against the east wall / said in latin..
What were churches built like after 1965 ?
- They were built so as many people can see and join in with the mass
- The altar was moved to the centre of the church
What are the four main parts of the church ?
Lectern , altar , crucifix and tabernacle
What is the lectern ?
The lectern is the reading stand, from where Bible readings are given .
What is the crucifix ?
The crucifix is a model or image of a cross with Jesus crucified on it . It reminds christians of the suffering that Jesus went through. .
What is the altar ?
The altar is the place of sacrifice, from where the bread and wine are offered to God at mass .
What is the tabernacle ?
The tabernacle is a box where the consecrated bread is kept after the mass .
What is one other reason for the church having an altar ?
To remind us of the last supper
Why might the catholic church use an altar ?
An altar is a place of sacrifice and thanksgiving
Why might the catholic church use a table ?
A table is where people eat from , reminds them of the last supper .
What is the crucifix ?
Jesus on the cross , reminder of his suffering .
What does a plain cross symbolise ?
A symbol of Christ’s victory over sin and death . They may be worried about portraying Jesus , which is most often used in the protestant churches .
What is a crucifix ?
Shows Christ crucified on the cross . A reminder of the suffering that Jesus endured out of his love for humanity .
What is the Risen Christ ?
Focuses on christ as the risen glorified saviour . Reminds catholics that in communion they recieve the body and blood of Christ .
Why are people able to sin ?
Because God gave us free will
What damages our relationship with God ?
Sin
What is sin ?
A sin is any action or thought that rejects the will of God .
What is original sin ?
Christians are born with the tendency to commit a sin .
Who restored our relationship with God ?
Jesus
What three actions of Jesus helped to restore our relationship with God ?
His death
His resurrection
His ascension
What does Jesus’ death show us ?
It showed us his total obedience to God , both in life and through sacrifice of his death .
What did Jesus’ death help restore ?
Our relationship with God .
What does Jesus’ resurrection show us ?
Because of Jesus’ total obedience to God , three days later after his death Jesus was raised back to life . This destroyed the ultimate power of sin and death.
What happened for us as a result of Jesus’ resurrection ?
People are now able to be with God after they die .
What else did Jesus’ resurrection help restore ?
Helped to restore the harmony of creation
What did Jesus’ ascension help restore ?
Helped restore the cosmic order , by making the whole of creation as perfect as God intended it to be .
What happened at pentecost ?
The disciples recieved the holy spirit and the gifts of courage , knowledge , understanding and wisdom to help them preach and covert people in many different ways .
What is pentecost ?
The birthday of the catholic church
What was the significance of Jesus’ death and burial ?
Christians believe that when Jesus died and was buried , he joined everyone else who had died before him . Christians believe that shows that God is with them even in death .
What is one quote to show that Jesus’ resurrection is of central importance to christians ?
‘If christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins ‘ .
What is salvation ?
This means that people can be saved from sin and eternal seperation from God .
Do christians believe that salvation is an ongoing process ?
Yes
When did salvation happen in the past ?
Some christians believe that salvation has already been assured for humanity when Jesus died and rose from the dead .
When does salvation happen in the present?
Some christians believe that we have a responsibility for our own salvation in which the holy spirit guides us .
When will salvation happen in the future ?
Some christians believe that salvation will happen at the end of time when we are all judged .
What shows that redemption is ongoing ?
Christ is offered again to the father during every mass
What does redemption mean ?
The idea of being saved from sin or evil .
What happens through recieving the holy communion ?
Catholics recieve the body and blood of Jesus christ . Christ enters their lives to give them grace and the strength to resist sin . This helps them get closer to their salvation .
What is the heavenly banquet ?
The idea of everyone in heaven joining together for a meal .
What inspires christians to work towards salvation ?
The mass
Why is Jesus sometimes called the restorer and the victor ?
This is because he sets a good example for others to follow ; he restored the relationship between God and humanity and he was victorious over the power of sin and death .
St Irenaeus uses the metaphor of a ….. to compare ….
Uses a metaphor of a tree to compare the event that created the need for salvation ( the fall of Adam and Eve ) with the event that brought about this salvation ( Jesus’ death )
What is the explanation for St Irenaeus’s analogy of the two trees ?
Humanity was seperated from God by the sin of Adam and Eve , when they ate from the tree of knowledge in the garden of Eden . Humanity was united with God when Jesus died on the cross and sacrificed himself for humanity . This saved them and healed the relationship with God .
What is St Anselms analogy of the ransom paid ?
He said that humanity were slaves to sin and could not free themselves . They needed to be freed by another force . Jesus’ sacrifice paid his ransom .
What are two Saints that wrote analogies on salvation ?
St Iraneus and St Anselm
What is a monstrance ?
A vessel used to display the body of christ so that it can be worshipped .
What is transubstantiation ?
The substance of the bread and the wine has actually transformed into the body and blood of christ.
What do christians believe that consience is ?
The voice of God in their heart and soul , guiding them to make the right choices.
What is one quote to show the meaning of consience ?
‘Consience is the most secret core and sanctuary of a man . There he is alone with God ‘
What did St Paul say about consience ?
He said that conscience is ‘ God’s law written on our hearts ‘
What does the consience need to be ?
Educated , shaped and developed
What does the Catholic church teach about consience ?
People should not ignore what God is telling them in their hearts .
What is an actual quote from the magesterium about consience ?
‘Personal conscience and reason should not be set in opposition to the moral law or the magisterium of the church ‘ .
What do orthodox christians believe about the Eucharist ?
The believe that christ is fully present in the consecrated bread and wine . More Emphasis on the symbolism of the eucharist .
What do anglican christians believe about the eucharist ?
They believe that you receive the holy spirit when communion is given .
What do nonconformist christians believe about the eucharist ?
It is a memorial of the last supper .
What are words of institution ?
The words that Jesus said at the last supper .
What is Agnus dei ?
The prayer that is said shortly before communion . It refers to the ‘ lamb of god ‘ and recalls the Jews escape from Egypt .
What words are said to make the bread and wine become the body and blood of christ ?
‘Take this all of you and eat of it , for this is my body which will be given up for you . Take this all of you and drink from it , for this is my blood ‘ .
