Redemption Flashcards
How does churches help inspire worship
- care and dedication that has been taken into the design and architecture shows great devotion to God, helps people believe that God is respected
- statues of saint encourage Christians to follow in there foot steps
- side chapels are smaller areas where believers can pray in a quiet place
- images can help Christians to reflect on Jesus’ sufferings
What are the characteristics of churches built before 1965
- facing east towards Jerusalem (the city where Jesus rose and died again)
- in the shape of a cross (a reminder of Jesus’ great sacrifice)
- The altar against the east wall (the mass would be said in Latin, would usually speak very quiet with his back towards the congregation, this meant people didn’t feel involved in the service)
What are the characteristics of churches built after 1965
- To ensure that as many people as possible can see and join in with the mass
- with the altar more towards the centre of the church, and seats for the congregation some or all the way round the altar
What is a Lectern
- The lectern is the reading stand, from where bible readings are given
- at least two readings are given (old testament to remind us how God has guided us, new testament reminds us about Jesus’ actions and teachings)
- as Jesus is the word of God made flesh, Christ is truly present when the word of god is proclaimed
What is the altar
- a place of sacrifice where the bread and wine are offered to God at mass
- we can feel how present God is with us at this time of consecration
What is the tabernacle
- a box where the consecrated bread is kept after the mass
- it can inspire a deep sense of peace, as it reminds Catholics that Christ is caring for them
What is the crucifix
- the crucifix is a model or image of Jesus crucified on it
- it reminds Christians of the suffering Jesus went through for us
- it inspires gratitude and love towards him
Why might we use a altar it
- an alter is a place of sacrifice and thanksgiving, for Catholics the most important altar is the cross on which Jesus sacrificed his life
- at mass the congregation joins in with giving thanks for Christ’s sacrifice
Why might we use a table
- we eat from a table
- using a table at mass reminds the congregation that the mass is a re-enactment of the last supper
What is the crucifix
- Shows Christ crucified on the cross
- a reminder of the suffering that Jesus endured out of his love for humanity
- helps Christians to feel grateful for Jesus’ sacrifice and love
What is the cross
- a cross without Jesus’ figure on it
- a symbol of Christ’s victory over sin and death: Christ is not on the cross because he has risen
What is the Risen Christ
- focuses on Christ as the risen, glorified saviour
- reminds Catholics that in holy communion, they receive the body, blood, soul and divinity of the risen Christ
- emphasis on the importance of Jesus’ resurrection
What do Christians believe about free will and sin
- God made all of creation perfect, but God also gave humans free will, this is because God wants humans to actively choose him, rather than follow him because they can’t do anything else
- Humans can use their free will to sin (a sin is any action or thought that rejects the will of God)
- the catholic church teaches that all people are born with the tendency to commit sin, this inbuilt tendency is called original sin
- sin has broken the relationship between God, humanity and the whole of creation
- God the son became Jesus to help the perfect relationship with God to be restored
How has Jesus’ death helped to restore the relationship between God and humanity
- Jesus lived his life in total obedience to the will of God the father, helped to restore the relationship between God and humans that had been broken by sin
How has Jesus’ resurrection helped to restore the relationship between God and humanity
- destroyed the ultimate power of sin and death, helped to restore the harmony of creation
How has Jesus’ ascension helped to restore the relationship between God and humanity
- helped to restore the cosmic order
What is the significance of Jesus’ death and burial
- Jesus’ death redeemed humanity through his total obedience to God
- For Christians an important element of Jesus’ death is that he continued to show love, even when he was suffering
- Christians believe that when Jesus died and was buried he joined everyone else who had died before him. Christians believe this shows that God is with them even in death
What is the significance of Jesus’s ressurection
- resurrection made life after death possible by destroying the ultimate power of sin and death
- when Jesus was resurrected, all those who had died before him rose up to heaven with him
What is the significance of Jesus’ ascension
- For Christians, the ascension shows that Jesus is with the father, sharing his glory for all eternity
- just before Jesus ascended to heaven, he promised to send his spirit to all people, allows Jesus to continue to work in and through all his believers
- gives believers faith that they will also be raised up to heaven
What salvation is there in the past
- Jesus died for our sins, life after death
What salvation is there in the present
- we need to do good, let the holy spirit guide us
What salvation is there in the future
- judgment after death (heaven or hell)
What’s a bible quote in support of conscience
“I toast the pope, but i toast my conscience first” - John Henry Neuman
What does the church teach about conscience
- people shouldn’t ignore what they believe God is telling them in their hearts
- natural law means that all people instinctively know what the right thing to do is