Flashcards in May Test Unit 4 Deck (42):
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Alpha and omega
Beginning and end
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Crucifix or cross
Sacrifice
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Why do Catholics use symbols?
Faith without words, visual reminders
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Why do Catholics use art?
Be done as a form of prayer such as icons, faith without words, visual reminder, evangelisation
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Why is drama used?
Can be done as a part of worship and prayer, evangelisation, unites community together
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What is the role of church buildings?
Place of worship, community, house of god, prayer
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How are churches designed?
Face East to represent the ressurection,
Cross shape or round shape, high ceilings to symbolise greatness of god
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Quote on church design
A church, a house of prayer where the Eucharist is celebrated and reserved. CCC
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Features of a lectern
Used to communicate the message of salvation
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Features of an Altar
Where the Eucharist is to take place during the mass, represents the last supper
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Features of Crucifix
Shows human suffering of Jesus, reminder of sacrifice
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Features of a tabernacle
Where Christ is truly present in the consecrated hosts
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Features of the baptismal font
Where we receive grace, first sacrament
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What are sacred OBJECTS?
Used to aid prayer as visual reminders of faith and belief
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What is a sacred vessel?
Chalice, patem, ciborium. Where the consecrated hosts are kept
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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
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What are hunger cloths?
Used over the altar to depict stories form the bible, used in developing countries.
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Quote on sacred objects
Images are to exhibited in the Holy churches of god on sacred vessels.
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Quote on art.
Sacred art is true and beautiful, it evokes the mystery of god.
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What are paintings?
Can be done as a form of prayer, express belief and glory of god. The last supper by leonardo di Vinci
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What are icons?
Done on wood, usually depict a person to send prayers to
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What are frescoes?
Ceiling paintings, the Sistine chapel by Michelangelo
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Why are statues used?
Physical and visual reminders
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Where and when may statues be used?
They can be used at home at church. At Christmas as nativity figures.
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What can be done to statues?
Kneel, pray, kiss, touch, light candles to
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Why would some Christians be against statues?
Could lead to idolatry, un needed, expensive, Money could be better spend elsewhere..
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What does the fish represent?
A secret symbol for Christians, used because of an acronym and before the disciples were disciples they were fishermen.
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What does the ChiRho represent?
Means Jesus Christ, used in battle
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The dove?
Peace
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The four evangelists?
Mark, Matthew, Luke and John.
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What are mystery play?
Show stories from the bible
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What are passion plays?
Show the passion of Christ, done around Easter time
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Why is drama used?
Done as a way of prayer, can be used to evangelise others, unites people together
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Where are plays performed?
Everywhere but usually done outside in a public area to help evangelise
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A quote on drama
Drama engages the heart CCC
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Why may some Christians disagree with drama?
Some Christians may disagree with drama because it may lead to worshipping someone who is playing a religious figure in idolatry. Distracts from the true meaning of the bible. May be misinterpreted through drama
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What is contemporary music?
Contemporary music is modern, upbeat and helps people to experience the Holy Spirit.
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What is plainchant?
Music without instruments, sung in Latin, most traditional music
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What are hymns?
Means songs of praise, linked to the time of year .
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What are psalms?
Found within the bible,sung out of praise for god, sung at mass 150times a year .
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How does music help in worship?
Lyrics highlight key themes and beliefs of Christianity. Whole community can express belief. Tradition
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