May Test Unit 4 Flashcards
(42 cards)
Alpha and omega
Beginning and end
Crucifix or cross
Sacrifice
Why do Catholics use symbols?
Faith without words, visual reminders
Why do Catholics use art?
Be done as a form of prayer such as icons, faith without words, visual reminder, evangelisation
Why is drama used?
Can be done as a part of worship and prayer, evangelisation, unites community together
What is the role of church buildings?
Place of worship, community, house of god, prayer
How are churches designed?
Face East to represent the ressurection,
Cross shape or round shape, high ceilings to symbolise greatness of god
Quote on church design
A church, a house of prayer where the Eucharist is celebrated and reserved. CCC
Features of a lectern
Used to communicate the message of salvation
Features of an Altar
Where the Eucharist is to take place during the mass, represents the last supper
Features of Crucifix
Shows human suffering of Jesus, reminder of sacrifice
Features of a tabernacle
Where Christ is truly present in the consecrated hosts
Features of the baptismal font
Where we receive grace, first sacrament
What are sacred OBJECTS?
Used to aid prayer as visual reminders of faith and belief
What is a sacred vessel?
Chalice, patem, ciborium. Where the consecrated hosts are kept
What is a sacrophagi?
A special coffin used for important religious people like popes, reminders of the lives of the deceased , can be used to aid in prayer
What are hunger cloths?
Used over the altar to depict stories form the bible, used in developing countries.
Quote on sacred objects
Images are to exhibited in the Holy churches of god on sacred vessels.
Quote on art.
Sacred art is true and beautiful, it evokes the mystery of god.
What are paintings?
Can be done as a form of prayer, express belief and glory of god. The last supper by leonardo di Vinci
What are icons?
Done on wood, usually depict a person to send prayers to
What are frescoes?
Ceiling paintings, the Sistine chapel by Michelangelo
Why are statues used?
Physical and visual reminders
Where and when may statues be used?
They can be used at home at church. At Christmas as nativity figures.