religion unit 4 Flashcards
what does church mean
“the gathered people”
CCC 1181 - “where the faithful assemble”
structures of a church
“face east” - sun rises in east and jesus rose from dead
church can be shape in cross to symbolise jesus death and love for us
or a circle to symbolise eternity
catholic church features
lectern - bible stand readings, god communicate plans for salvation
altar - table where priest consecrates Eucharist - reenactment of jesus sacrifice
CCC 1183 - “the tabernacle is to be situated ‘in most churches in a most worthy place with the greatest honour”
crucifix - reminder of jesus’ sacrifice and used during processions
tabernacle - box where consecrated eucharist is kept
baptismal front of church so can be seen. holy water washes original sin away
all features express importance or reconciliation and atonement and help worship.
sacred objects examples
the chalice - blood of christ
the paten - where larger host is used
the ciborium - where hosts are kept
sarcophagi - container for corpses, popes buried in them, reminder of life for diseased and often saints, can be used for prayer
hunger cloths - used traditionally over the altar to depict stories from the bible
used today in developing countries signifying gods presence
why r sacred objects important
helps catholics focus
are symbols or have symbols on them
CCC 1161 - “all signs in the liturgical celebrations are related to Christ”
art and symbolism
CCC 2502 - “sacred art is true and beautiful when.. evoking the transcendent mystery of God”
expresses what words can’t
statues and sculptures
way of remembering stories and honouring saints including Our Lady and the Saints
helps Catholics focus ok peaye
Council of Trent confirms idols are not false worship
Help intercede our prayers
“art is a form of practical wisdom uniting knowledge and skill” - CCC 2501
drama
mystery plays - stories from bible
passion plays - focus on death and resurrection of jesus
drama helps people engage with and understand bible
act of communal worship
CCC 2566 - drama engages the heart
music
“he who sings prays twice” - CCC 1156
traditional - hymns (set to music) and plainsongs (no music)
contemporary - modern, popular
catholics can come together to worship in song
used in mass and other forms of worship
helps teach and remember christian teachings
