Unit 4 Flashcards
The role of church building
In particular they are place
where for Catholics the Mass
will take place
They are a place of personal
prayer
• They are a place where the
community of believers are joined together as the Body of Christ
The design of the church building
They will face east representing the
resurrection
• They will usually be designed either;
– Inacruciformshape(across)the symbol of Christianity
Alternative design
Round representing community and eternity, or octagonal meaning the light that is brought into the world
• They will have high ceilings, symbolising the greatness and otherness of God
• There will be stained glass windows to let in light and to show images from the Bible
Quote for church architecture
CCC- A church, a house of prayer which the Eucharist is celebrated and reserved
Different church features
Lectern Altar Crucifix Tabernacle Baptismal font
What is the lectern
this is a stand where the readings are professed’ CCC
• It is used during the Liturgy of the Word
• The Lectern is used to communicate the message of salvation
What is an altar
It is the place where the Liturgy of the Eucharist is to take place during the
Mass
• ‘It is a representation of the Last Supper, a table of sacrifice’ CCC
• It is the place where the sacrifice of Jesus takes place, where we can achieve our
salvation
What is the crucifix
Reminder of the sacrifice of Christ
• It is a reminder of the love of Christ
• It shows the HUMAN suffering of Jesus
What is the tabernacle
This is a box where the Eucharist is kept’ CCC
• It is where Christ is TRULY present, the consecrated host
• The tabernacle lamp is kept on reminding one of Christ’s presence
Baptismal font
It is a reminder of the first sacrament of initiation
• Situated at the front of the Church as a symbol that we enter the Church through
Baptism.
What and why are sacred objects important
Used during the Mass and can be used to aid prayer, and be visual reminders of faith and belief.
The Church teaches that sacred objects are useful and serve an important part of the Mass
Sacred vessels
The chalice is used for the blood of Christ
• The paten where the larger host is used during the Mass
• The ciborium where the hosts are kept during communion and then stored in the tabernacle
Sarcophagi
Box like container for corpses
• Still used today, and many popes are buried in them
• They are used as reminder of the life of the deceased, often saints as well so can be used to aid prayer
Hunger cloths
Used traditionally over the altar to depict stories from the Bible
• Used today in developing countries signifying God’s presence
The use of art
Artwork is used within BOTH the home and within churches
• Itisagoodwayof evangelisation since it can be shown publically
• Furthermore it can engage people in discussing how the artwork is done
• Used privately Catholics can use it as a form of devotion and prayer