Unit 4.3 - Sacred Objects

Question 1

Why are sacred objects are important

Answer 1

• Used during the mass - can be used to aid prayer - visual reminder of faith and belief

Church teaches that they are useful and serve an important part of the mass

Question 2

What are sacred vessels

Answer 2

The chalice - used for the blood of Christ

The paten - where the larger host is used during mass

The ciborium - where the hosts are kept during communion and then stored in the tabernacle

Question 3

Sarcophagi

Answer 3

• Box like container for corpses
• Used to this day - Popes usually buried in them
• Used as reminder of the life of the deceased, often saints as well so can be used to aid prayer

Question 4

What are hunger cloths

Answer 4

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