Redemption Flashcards
How does the Church inspire worship
It provides a space where they meet to worship together. It is centred around the alter making in the centre of focus.
It proivdes space for individual prayer. This means that the church should provide a quite space that inspires people to pray to God.
Differences of Churches at different ages
Beofre 1965 chruches faced east towards Jerusalem and was in the shape of a cross. The alter was also agianst the east wall.
Now the alter is moves towards the centre
The lectern
The lectern is the reading stand, from where the Bible readings are given. At least two readings are given from the lectern at every Mass. The lectern should be in a prominent place in the Church, so people can see and clearly hear rhe word of God.
Alter
Is a place of sacrifice, from where the bread and wine are offered to God at Mass. Christ is truly present at the alter, offering himself to the Father on behalf of humanity.
Crucifix
Modle of a cross with Jesus being crucified. Reminds us of the suffering and inspires gratitude and love for all that Christ has done. (Clearly expressed in the Eucharist)
Tabernacle
A box where the consecrated bread is kept after mass, it houses the real precense of Christ, so many Carholics pray infront of it. It can inspire sense of peace as it reminds that Christ is still caring for them. The bread csn be taken to people who can’t get to mass.
Differnce with alter and table
An altar is blessed/consercrated and is a permenat ficture. It is also where sacrifices are made. Using a table is a reminder of the belife that Jesus during the last supper gave his disciples a share in the effects of his sacrifice.
Cross
A symbol of Christ’s victory over sin and death (Christ has risen and so is not on the cross).
Risen Christ
Focuses on Christ as the risen, glorified Saviour.
Stages of the cross examples
Jesus falls for the first time Jesus fall for the second time Jesus fall for the thir time Jesus is nailed to the cross Jesus dies on the cross
Relation with free will and sin
Christians blieve that for humans to have free will, sin has to exist. But the existence of sin damages the realtionship between God, humanity and the whole creation.
Original sin
All people ar ebonr with the tendency to commit sin.
How did Jesus’s death help restore the relationship between God and humanity
Jesus showed total obedience to the will of God both in life and through the sacrifice of his death. This helped to restore the relationship between God and humans that had been brocken by sin. Jesus’s continued love shown even when he was suffering was important
How did Jesus’s resurrection help restore the relationship between God and humanity
As Jesus showed total obedience and fulfilled God’s will and never sinned, he was not held away from God by death and sin. Jesus’ resurrection destroyed the ultimate power of sin and death meaning people are now able to be with God after they die. Sin and death still exist, but people are now able to overcome them. It restored harmony of creation.
How did Jesus’s ascension help restore the relationship between God and humanity
40 days after Jesus was resurrected he rose up to heaven to take his place besid the Father. His resurrection and ascension helped to restore the cosmic order
Antonment
Restoring the realtionship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
Restoration
When things are brought back to the way that God intended them to be
Quote for resurection
“If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins” 1Corinthians
Salvations in the past
Jesus’ dearh and resurrection were essential for humanity’s salvation. It beat sin and made it possible for people to go to heaven.
Salvations in the present
Salvation is an ongiong process as sin still exists, people have to accept to resist it. The holy spirit guide people to work towards salvation
Salvations in the future
Salvation will be completed at the end of time when the Kingdom of God is fully established. This will be the final victory of God’s grace