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Unit 4 Flashcards

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Role of church

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Place of worship.
Where Mass takes place.
Place of personal prayer .
Where community is joined together as Body of Christ.

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Church facing east represents…

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The resurrection of Jesus as Sun rises

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Cruciform shape represents…

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Symbol of Christianity

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Round shape represents…

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Community and eternity

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High ceilings represent…

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Greatness and otherness of God

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Church spire represents…

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Reaching towards heaven towards God and power of the Church

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Stained glass windows

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Let in light and show images from Bible

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CCC quote church architecture

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“house of prayer which the Eucharist is celebrated and reserved”

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Lectern

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Used in Liturgy of the Word.
Communicate the message of salvation.
CCC - “stand where the readings are professed”

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Altar

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Where Eucharist takes place during Mass.
Place where sacrifice of Jesus takes place, achieve salvation.
CCC - “representation of the Last Supper, a table of sacrifice.

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Crucifix

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It is near altar reminding of the salvation and death of Christ.
Reminder of love and hope in Christ.
Shows human suffering of Jesus.

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Tabernacle

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Where Christ is truly present, consecrated host.
Tabernacle lamp reminds of Christ’s presence.
“box where Eucharist is kept” - CCC

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The baptismal font

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Reminder of the first sacrament of initiation.
We receive grace.
Link to trinity and baptism of Christ.

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CCC quote on sacred objects

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Images are to exhibited in the Holy churches of God, on sacred vessels.

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Sacred object definition

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Objects used during Mass to aid prayer and be visual reminders of faith and belief - serve important part of Mass.

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3 sacred vessels

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Chalice - blood of Christ .
Patin - where larger host is used during Mass.
Ciborium - where hosts are kept during communism and then stored in the tabernacle.

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Sarcophagi

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Box-like container for corpses, used today.
Popes are buried in them.
Reminder of the life of deceased and saints - used to aid prayer.

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Hunger cloths

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Used over the altar to depict stories from Bible.

Used in developing countries to signify God’s presence

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CCC quote on art

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Sacred art is true and beautiful … it evokes the mystery of God

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Uses of art

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Used in home and in churches.
Used to evangelise as it can be shown publicly.
Can engage people in discussing how the artwork is done.
Used privately when Catholics can use it as a form of devotion and prayer.

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Significance of paintings

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Can express belief, love and glory of God.
Enhances one’s faith - think deeper into stories that you are depicting.
Example: Rembrandt’s Prodigal Son

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Significance of icons

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Done as a form of prayer and reflection.

Depict important individuals of the faith.

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Significance of frescos

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Done in churches to show the glory and greatness of God.
Done as a way of expressing faith in God to many.
Example: Michael Angelo’s Sistine Chapel

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CCC quote 2 on art

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Art is a form of practical wisdom, uniting knowledge and skill.

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Uses of statues and sculpture

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Used in churches for personal devotion of believers.
Used at home for families to use as a focal point of prayer or to be prayed with privately, e.g a nativity set.
Done publicly for others to see and focus on.

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Significance of statues

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Sacred objects that can help someone be dedicated to God.
Used in prayer and meditation, helping people connect with God.
Catholics can show devotion to statues through kneeling, touching, lighting candles in front of them or praying before them.

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Significance of sculptures

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More visible depiction of certain people such as Christ/Mary/Saints.
Make nature of the piece feel more real and can connect with the person in the artwork.

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CCC quote on Christian iconography

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Christian iconography typically uses a dove to suggest the Spirit

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Symbolism and imagery in religious art: The cross and the crucifix

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Reminder of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Cross begun in 2nd century and crucifix in 5th.
Both visible signs of faith

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Symbolism and imagery in religious art: The fish

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Used in the early Church as a secret symbol that meant Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour.
Apostles fishers of men.
Symbol of Christian faith today

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Symbolism and imagery in religious art: The Chi Rho

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Means Jesus as Christ and used in early Church and in battles.

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Symbolism and imagery in religious art: The dove

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Symbol of Holy Spirit and baptism.

Symbol of peace.

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Symbolism and imagery in religious art: The eagle

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Symbol of John (writer in the Gospel)

Shows divinity of Jesus.

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Alpha and Omega

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Represents beginning and end, eternity of Jesus and the Trinity.
Linked to salvation and Paschal Mystery.

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The evangelists

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Links to creatures that surrounded the throne of God.

Decorated on lectern and on stained glass windows.

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Mystery plays and where they are performed

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Plays focused on showing stories from Bible.

Performed on town centres by groups.

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Passion plays and where they are performed

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Done to show passion of Jesus.

Performed in town centres around Easter

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Why is drama done by Christians

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Brings life to the stories of the Bible and helps others understand them.
Done as a way to worship by performers.
Unites Christians together.
Makes them modern and relevant and a good way to evangelise.

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Where are plays performed?

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Not done as worship but building may be used.

Open to public mostly.

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Hymns

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Written for praise, adoration or prayer.
Means ‘song of praise’.
Sung at certain times of Mass and linked to time of year.

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Plainchant

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Music without instruments.
Most traditional.
Usually in Latin and sung in Mass.

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Psalms

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Songs found in Bible.
Sung in praise of God.
Sung at Mass, 150 over a year.

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Contemporary music

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Used by protestants or charismatic Christians.

Appeal to younger Christians and is emotive.

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How does music express belief?

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Allows whole church community to express belief in God.
Helps one’s faith on a personal level.
Some music is Church tradition.
Words of music emphasise key teachings of Christianity.

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