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Unit 4 - Forms of Expression and Ways of Life Flashcards

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Churches pointing east symbolism

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Jesus rose from the dead and brought new life like the sun rises from the east
Also faces Jerusalem

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Cruciform church structure symbolism

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Reflects the Cross as a symbol of the Church

Represents Jesus’ sacrifice

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Round church structure symbolism

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Represents God’s eternity

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Octagonal church structure symbolism

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Reflects a star, as Jesus brought light into the world

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Vaulted church structure symbolism

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Open space pointing upwards

Suggests connection with heaven

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Stained-glass windows purpose

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Tells stories from the Bible

Helpful in times when Catholics couldn’t read

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Internal features importance

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Helps maintain the church as the “House of God” (CCC 2691)

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CCC 2691

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“The church, the house of God, is the proper place for the liturgical prayer of the parish community”

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CCC 1181

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(The church) “a house of prayer … ought to be in good taste and a worthy place for prayer”

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CCC 1179

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“Worship.. is not tied exclusively to any one place. The whole earth is sacred and entrusted to the children of men”

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church purposes

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Receive sacraments 
For community to come together 
Practice your faith 
Being in presence of God 
Mass and Liturgies take place 
Quiet prayer (votive candles)
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CCC 1180

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“Visible churches are not simply gathering places but signify and make visible the Church living in this place”

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Lectern purpose

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Book stand where readings are done

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Lectern significance

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Scripture is key part of Mass and other liturgy

Catholics believe Bible is the Word of God where he communicates his plan of salvation

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Altar purpose

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Where priest consecrates the Eucharist so everyone can see

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Altar significance

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Represents table at Last Supper
Usually made of rock (Exodus 20:25) (Matthew 16:18)
Jesus’ sacrifice offers Catholics redemption and possibility of salvation

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Crucifix purpose

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Cross with crucified figure of Jesus (corpus)
Found near altar
Reminds people of Jesus’ sacrifice

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Crucifix significance

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Strengthens feelings of live, hope and trust as reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice

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Tabernacle purpose

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Box close to altar where Eucharist is kept

Close to sanctuary lamp, which reminds churchgoers of Jesus’ presence

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Tabernacle significance

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Catholics genuflect at tabernacle when they enter and leave church
Moses kept Ten Commandments in Tabernacle, reminding Catholics of covenants

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Baptismal font purpose

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Traditionally found at back of Church
Where new members of Church are baptised
Can sometimes be a baptismal pool for baptism of adults

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Baptismal font significance

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Baptism is first sacraments of initiation

Holy water washes away original sin and brings grace to individual

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Confessional purpose

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Small room dedicated for reconciliation

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Stations of the Cross purpose

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Images from Passion of Christ

Reminder of Jesus’ death and suffering

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Statues purpose

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Visual aids to assist worship

Reminder of Catholic beliefs about saints and Mary

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Water stoup purpose

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At entrance of church
Bowl of holy water
Reminder of baptism and belief in Trinity

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Sacred vessels definition

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Item used during liturgy

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Sacred objects definition

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Objects of devotion

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Sacred vessels examples

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Chalice
Paten
Ciborium

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Sacred objects examples

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Books
Sacred vestments 
Cloths
Sarcophagi
Stations of the Cross 
Thurible
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Chalice purpose

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Holds blood of Christ

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Paten purpose

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Where larger host is held during Mass

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Ciborium purpose

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Where host are kept during communion and stored in tabernacle

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Hunger cloth purpose

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Container for corpses
Still used today, popes are buried in them
Reminded of life of the deceased, sometimes saints so can be used to aid prayer

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Hunger cloth purpose

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Used traditionally over the altar to depict stories from Bible
Used today in developing countries to show God’s presence

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Art uses

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Used within both home and churches
Good way of evangelisation since shown publicly
Can engage people (by analysing art)
Form of devotion and prayer

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Paintings significance

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Can express belief, love and glory

Can enhance ones own faith

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Icons significance

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Form of prayer and reflection

Depict important individuals in faith

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Frescoes significance

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Done in churches to show glory and greatness of God

Done as way of expressing faith in God to many

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CCC2502

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

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Statues and sculptures uses

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Personal devotion of believers
Used at home for families as focal point of prayer
Can be done publicly for others to see and focus on

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Statues significance

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Seen as sacred objects

Aids prayer and meditation

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Sculptures significance

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More visible depiction of certain people

Makes nature of piece feel more real and connect with person more

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CCC701

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Christian iconography traditionally uses a dove to suggests the Spirit

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Cross and crucifix symbolism

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Reminder of death and resurrection of Jesus

Visible signs of faith

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Icthus symbolism

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Used in early church as a secret symbol
Linked to apostles being fishers of men
Symbol of Christianity today

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Chi Rho symbolism

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Means Jesus as Christ

Used in early Church e.g. Constantinople

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Dove symbolism

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Symbol of Holy Spirit, baptism and peace

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Eagle symbolism

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Symbol of John, one of the gospel-writers

Shows divinity of Jesus

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Alpha and Omega symbolism

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

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Evangelists symbolism

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Linked to creatures that surrounded the throne of God

Decorated on lectern and stained glass windows

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Mystery plays facts

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Focused on showing stories from the Bible

Often performed in town centres by groups

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Passion plays facts

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Way of showing passion of Jesus

Normally performed in town centres around Easter

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Drama significance

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Way of bringing life to stories in the Bible
Helps other to understand stories 
Way of worship for performers 
Unites Christians together
Makes stories more modern and relevant 
Good way to evangelise to others
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Hymns facts

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Written for praise, adoration or prayer
Means “songs of prayers”
Sung at certain times at Mass
Linked to time of the year

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Plainchant facts

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Music without instruments
Most traditional type of music
Usually in Latin

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Psalms facts

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Songs found in the Bible
Sung out of praise of God
Sung at Mass
150 psalms over a year

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Contemporary music facts

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Also known as worship songs
Used by Protestants or charismatic Christians
Appeal to young Christians
Extremely emotive

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How music expresses belief

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Allows community to express belief in God
Helps ones faith on a more personal level
Some music is tradition of the Church
Words and music emphasises teachings of Church

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