Unit 4 Forms Of Expression And Ways Of Life

Question 1

4.1 church architecture

Answer 1

“The whole earth is sacred” CCC

“worthy place for prayer and sacred ceremonial” CCC

Question 2

3 ways a church is designed

Answer 2

Facing east (sun rises in east as son rose on resurrection)
Round churches (eternal nature of God)
High vaulted ceilings and spires (connect to heaven and reach towards god)
Stained glass windows (tell bible stories)

Question 3

4.2 Catholic Church features

Answer 3

Tabernacle is to be situated, “in churches in a most worthy place with the greatest honour” CCC

Question 4

3 internal features of a Catholic Church

Answer 4

Lectern “suitable place for announcing his message” CCC
Altar (table of the lord)
Crucifix (aid to prayer)
Tabernacle (‘dwelling place’ of Jesus, linking to OT)

Question 5

4.3 sacred objects

Answer 5

“[they] are to be exhibited in the holy churches of God, on sacred vessels” CCC
CCC say that sacred objects are a symbolic reminder of key Catholic beliefs.

Question 6

3 purposes of sacred objects

Answer 6

Relics connect you to the saints for intercession.
Rosary beads aid prayer and link back to bible stories.
Candles represent the light of Jesus, aiding prayer.
Holy water purifies.

Question 7

3 sacred vessels and purpose.

Answer 7

Chalice holds blood of Jesus.
Paten holds the large host.
Ciborium holds rest of hosts.
Sarcophagi holds a corpse.
Hunger cloths cover altar during lent.

Question 8

4.4 artwork in Catholicism

Answer 8

“Evoking And glorifying, in faith and adoration, the transcendent mystery of God” CCC

Question 9

3 ways Catholics can use artwork

Answer 9

Aid to prayer
Expression of faith
Conveys church teachings
Captures Bible stories.
“Adoration” CCC

Question 10

4.5 sculpture and statues

Answer 10

“Arising from talent given by the creator and from man’s own effort, art is a form of practical wisdom, uniting knowledge and skill.” CCC

Question 11

3 purposes of sculpture and statues

Answer 11

Recall person/thing being depicted.
Teaching tool (particularly when many were illiterate)
Aid to prayer (sacred objects)
God directed statue construction in exodus.

Question 12

4.6 symbolism and imagery in religious art

Answer 12

‘Christian iconography traditionally uses a dove to suggest the spirit.’ CCC

Question 13

Outline 3 types of symbols and imagery in religious art.

Answer 13

Dove represents peace and Holy Spirit.
Eagle represents divinity of God.
Crucifix shows resurrection of Jesus.

Question 14

4.7 drama

Answer 14

‘Drama engages the heart’ CCC

Question 15

3 purposes of drama for catholic.

Answer 15

Way to convey bible stories and allow deeper understanding.
Form of worship by performers.
Method of evangelisation.
Unites Christians together.

Question 16

4.8 music in worship

Answer 16

‘Make Melody to the lord with all your heart’ CCC