The meaning and significance of sacred objects Flashcards
Catholic Christianity - Forms of expression
what is the Chalice?
silver or gold cup for the wine to be consecrated at the Mass
what is the Ciborium?
the silver or gold container for the hosts
what is the Paten?
a silver or gold plate that has the priest’s host
what is the Rood screen?
a decorated screen or iron work in the front of the sanctuary
what is the Sarcophagus?
a stone container for bones
what is the Vestments?
special clothes worn by priests when conducting worship
what is the Stoup?
a container on the wall o hold holy water
why are the Sacred vessels important?
bread and wine are the most holy objects as Catholics believe they hold the body and blood of Christ in sacramental form
why are the Cloths and vestments important?
special covers for the altar and lectern and for the priest to wear
why is the Sarcophagi important?
reflect Catholic beliefs about saints and holiness which can be gained through prayer
why are hunger cloths traditionally important?
used during Lent to depict scenes from the life of Christ
why are sacred objects not just used just in church?
- the Chalice, Paten and Ciborium are used to consecrated and distribute Holy Communion
- priests wear special vestments outside church for such things as funerals
- Holy water is used to bless and can be sprinkled at home too
what is a Source of wisdom about the meaning and significance of sacred objects within Catholicsm?
The Catechism teaches that ‘All the signs in the liturgical celebrations are related to Christ
