redemption Flashcards
how do churches help worship
care put in to design shows devotion to god
statues of saints inspire catholics to follow their example
images inspire people to reflect on jesus’ suffering
side chapels give a quiet place to focus on worship
people can worship together
lectern
reading stand
where bible readings are given from
prominent position, focal point, people can hear/ see clearly the word of god
crucifix
reminds us of suffering jesus went through to save humanity
inspires gratitude
gratitude expressed in eucharist
altar
where bread and wine are offered to god at mass
christ is truly present, offering himself on behalf of humanity
father strengthens lives of believers when they receive communion
tabernacle
houses real presence, people can pray in front of it
inspire deep sense of peace
consecrated bread can be taken to those too ill to leave their homes
use of table
reminds congregation mass is re-enactment of last supper
jesus let disciples share in effects of his sacrifice
using a table is a reminder of this belief
use of altar
place of sacrifice and thanksgiving
congregation joins in giving thanks for jesus’ sacrifice
reminder that sacrifice is being made again in offering of bread and wine
use of crucifix
reminder of jesus’ suffering out of love for humanity
helps christians feel grateful for jesus’ sacrifice and love
mass re-enacts sacrifice of jesus’ death
use of cross
symbol of jesus’ victory over sin and death - jesus has risen so is no longer on the cross
emphasises resurrection
risen christ
focuses on christ the risen, glorified saviour
reminder that we receive the body, blood, soul and divinity of the risen christ in holy communion
emphasises importance of resurrection
relat between free will and sin
god made creation perfect
but gave humans free will
humans can use free will to sin
all people born with tendency to sin ( original sin)
sin broke relat between god, humanity and creation
jesus’ death
jesus lived life in total obedience to father
helped restore relat between god and humans
showed love and that god is with everyone even in death
jesus’ resurrection
destroyed ultimate power of sin and death
helped restore harmony of creation
made life after death possible
jesus’ ascension
helped restore cosmic order
made creation perfect as god intended
shows jesus is with the father
promised to send spirit to all people, gives hope people will be raised up to heaven after death
salvation in the past
jesus’ death and res were essential to humanity’s salvation
defeated ultimate power of sin and death
salv in the present
is an ongoing process
sin still exists
hs guides people to work towards salvation
salv in the future
completed at end of time when kingdom of god is fully established
final victory of§ god’s grace
redemp/ salv in the liturgy
receiving christ in eucharist gives believers strength to resist temptation of sin
therefore can work towards salvation
jesus as example
jesus knew the suffering of his crucifixion yet still went through with it
showed total obedience, setting an example
jesus as restorer
restored relat between god and humanity
curtain in holiest part of temple tore, showing jesus’ death broke barrier between god and humanity
jesus as victor
jesus experienced pain, suffering and death as a human
was victorious over these by bringing the presence of god
made it possible for all people to share in final defeat of suffering and death
mary didn’t immediately recognise jesus
jesus was different while he was physically present
had entered a new creation
redemption made creation more perfect
jesus told disciples they would be his witnesses ‘ to the ends of the earth’
disciples were witnesses to jesus’ redeeming work
expected disciples to continue to spread teachings after he was gone
apostles filled with holy spirit at pentecost
gave apostles courage/ ability to go into the world and teach people so they could accept his redemption
st irenaeus
salv metaphor highlights parallels between adam and eve eating from tree of knowlegde of god and evil and jesus dying on the ‘tree’ of the cross
irenaeus explained
a + e disobeyed god by eating from tree
- jesus obeyed by dying on tree
a + e broke relat with humanity and god
- jesus’ acceptance restored relat
tree of knowledge of good and evil brought death and separation
- tree of cross brought eternal life in heaven to all people
st anselm
after fall, humanity became slaves to sin
through jesus’ total obedience to god, he paid random for the sins of all humans
allowing us to be freed from effects of sin
meaning of conscience
voice of god in their heart and soul
‘conscience is the most secret core and sanctuary of a man. there he is alone with god.’
conscience is made up of natural instincts
people are born with an understanding of right and wrong
guides catholics to instinctively do good and avoid evil
conscience has to be educated
needs to be shaped and developed
eg, listening to other people and church teachings
catholics can only do right when they have enough knowledge to make the right decision
teachings of conscience
people shouldn’t ignore what god is telling them
natural law mean people know right from wrong
listening to others helps people understand the effects of their actions
teachings guided by presence of hs
