redemption

Question 1

how do churches help worship

Answer 1

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

Question 2

lectern

Answer 2

reading stand
where bible readings are given from
prominent position, focal point, people can hear/ see clearly the word of god

Question 3

crucifix

Answer 3

reminds us of suffering jesus went through to save humanity
inspires gratitude
gratitude expressed in eucharist

Question 4

altar

Answer 4

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

Question 5

tabernacle

Answer 5

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

Question 6

use of table

Answer 6

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

Question 7

use of altar

Answer 7

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

Question 8

use of crucifix

Answer 8

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

Question 9

use of cross

Answer 9

symbol of jesus’ victory over sin and death - jesus has risen so is no longer on the cross
emphasises resurrection

Question 10

risen christ

Answer 10

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

Question 11

relat between free will and sin

Answer 11

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

Question 12

jesus’ death

Answer 12

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

Question 13

jesus’ resurrection

Answer 13

destroyed ultimate power of sin and death
helped restore harmony of creation
made life after death possible

Question 14

jesus’ ascension

Answer 14

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

Question 15

salvation in the past

Answer 15

jesus’ death and res were essential to humanity’s salvation
defeated ultimate power of sin and death

Question 16

salv in the present

Answer 16

is an ongoing process
sin still exists
hs guides people to work towards salvation

Question 17

salv in the future

Answer 17

completed at end of time when kingdom of god is fully established
final victory of§ god’s grace

Question 18

redemp/ salv in the liturgy

Answer 18

receiving christ in eucharist gives believers strength to resist temptation of sin
therefore can work towards salvation

Question 19

jesus as example

Answer 19

jesus knew the suffering of his crucifixion yet still went through with it
showed total obedience, setting an example

Question 20

jesus as restorer

Answer 20

restored relat between god and humanity
curtain in holiest part of temple tore, showing jesus’ death broke barrier between god and humanity

Question 21

jesus as victor

Answer 21

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

Question 22

mary didn’t immediately recognise jesus

Answer 22

jesus was different while he was physically present
had entered a new creation
redemption made creation more perfect

Question 23

jesus told disciples they would be his witnesses ‘ to the ends of the earth’

Answer 23

disciples were witnesses to jesus’ redeeming work
expected disciples to continue to spread teachings after he was gone

Question 24

apostles filled with holy spirit at pentecost

Answer 24

gave apostles courage/ ability to go into the world and teach people so they could accept his redemption

Question 25

st irenaeus

Answer 25

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

Question 26

irenaeus explained

Answer 26

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

Question 27

st anselm

Answer 27

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

Question 28

meaning of conscience

Answer 28

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.’

Question 29

conscience is made up of natural instincts

Answer 29

people are born with an understanding of right and wrong
guides catholics to instinctively do good and avoid evil

Question 30

conscience has to be educated

Answer 30

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

Question 31

teachings of conscience

Answer 31

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