The Pieta statue

Question 1

What are 3 features of the statue?

Answer 1

• It is triangle in shape to show that Jesus is part of the Holy Trinity.
• The statue shows a scene of grief and suffering, but it also shows hope and salvation through the resurrection of Jesus.
• Mary’s face shows acceptance - not anger. God chose Mary for her goodness, and we see here she shows no resentment or anger over Jesus’ death as she has an unwavering faith in God’s plan

Question 1

What are 2 details about the statue?

Answer 1

-The word ‘pieta’ comes from the Latin word for holiness. In Italian it means ‘compassion’.
- It is a piece of art depicting Mary holding Jesus’ body after he was taken down from the cross. It can be found in Rome.

Question 2

What are 2 pieces of evidence about this?

Answer 2

“They crucified him” - The Gospels

“In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen” - The sign of the cross said before prayers.

Question 3

How does this change a Catholic’s life?

Answer 3

-Statues of Mary are reminders that God chose a faithful and mild person to be the mother of God, this will act as a reminder of how Catholics should strive to behave.
- Catholic Christians will use the artwork to help them to focus during prayer time and worship, where they will thank Jesus for dying for their sins and giving them the hope for an eternal life with God.