Redemption Flashcards
Church architecture and Catholic beleif
-How does is reflect Catholic beleifs and exmple
-Purpose of a church
The care in the design shows devotion to God and makes him respected
Statues of saints encourage and inspire to follow their examples
Images inspire Christians to reflect, e.g: stations of the cross
The purpose of a Church is to provide a space for communal prayer and mass. And provide a space for individual prayer
Differences in churches before and after 1965
Before:
Facing east towards Jerusalem
In the shape of a cross
Altar against east wall with priest having his back to congregation
Service in latin
After:
Designed that as many people can see and join in the mass (often a circular shape)
Altar more towards the centre of the church with preist facing congregation
Service in local language
What are the main features of a church
Lectern - Reading stand where bible readings are given, Christ is truly present when the Word of God is proclaimed.
Crucifix - Model/image of cross with Jesus, reminding us of Jesus’s suffering to redeem humans, helping us feel grateful.
Altar - Place of consecration and sacrifice, when taking eucharist, God strengthens faith of believers. The most important altar is the cross where Jesus sacrificed his life.
Tabernacle - Cupboard where consecrated bread is kept, inspiring deep sense of peace as Christ is truly present
What is an alternative altar?
-And its symbolism and uses
A Table
It where people eat, reminding the congregation that the Mass is a re-enactment of the last supper. It also reminds use that Jesus gave us a share in his sacrifice through the bread and wine.
What is a crucifix without Jesus?
-Its symbolism
-The concern it might remove compared to a crusifix
A Cross
A symbol of Christs victory over sin and death. He is not on it because he has risen, emphasising the resurrection. It also removes the worry of portraying Jesus.
Now a crucifix… without the goddamn cross.
-Its symbolism
The Risen Christ (shocker)
Focuses on christ the risen, glorified saviour. Emphasises Jesus’s resurrection and its importance.
Jesus’s 1st step to redemption
-What is it
-What did it restore and fulfil
-What did it show
Death
Jesus fulfilled OT prophecy
Restored relationship between us and the father and restored cosmic order
Showed obedience and love to the father
Jesus’s 2nd step to redemption
-What is it
-What happened
-What was promised
Burial
Jesus descended into hell and freed those who died before him
Jesus promises that he is always with his people even in death
Jesus’s 3rd step to redemption
-What is it
-What is significant
-What happened as a result of it
Resurrection
It is most important as it is told in all 4 gospels
Jesus is victorious over sin and death making life after death now possible
Initially he was not recognised in the perfect condition
Jesus’s 4th step to redemption
-What was it
-What was promised
-What was showed
-What was instructed
Asencion
Jesus promised to send the holy spirit to do his work and to return at the end of time
This showed he is with the Father
Said he would return at the end of time
What is redemption specifically?
The act of Jesus freeing us collectively from the slavery of sin, redeeming humanity. This gives us the choice to be saved.
What is salvation specifically?
-What is it
-When will it be complete
-Give two metaphores
Our individual choice to be saved from sin and going to heaven. We determine this by following Jesus’ teachings.
Salvation will be completed at the end of time when sin and death will be completely destroyed.
The tree of the cross.
Jesus paying our ransom.
Conscience
-What is it
-What must we do with it
-Give a quote to show its importance
It is the voice of God in peoples hearts guiding them to do the right thing.
We instinctively gravitate to the right thing (natural law)but is must be educated to interpret it correctly.
Redemption in Catholic mass
-How does the mass show redemption
-How is the gospel significant
-How is the Eucharist and Communion significant
Mass is the source and summit of Christian life that Jesus made possible for us.
Through the Gospel we hear what God wants of us through Jesus’ words and actions.
Communion gives us the strength to go out and follow Jesus’s teachings.
Eucharistic Adoration
-What is it?
