UNIT 3 AOS2; Easter Triduum Flashcards
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Easter Triduum
Triduum stands for three. Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It traces the final days of Jesus’ life, his death and his resurrection from the dead.
Incarnation
Is the belief that Jesus Christ lived, died and rose to life.
Trinitarian
The belief that God is Trinitarian; the father, son and holy spirit.
9 Aspects of Religion
- Rituals
- Symbols
- Beliefs
- Spiritual Experience
- Sacred Stories
- Texts
- Spaces, Places, times and Artefacts
- Ethics
- Social Structure
Rituals
Are ceremonies with a prescribed set of actions and words that have symbolic meaning. Performed in a set sequence that are used for adherents to worship and celebrate. Believed to be sacred.
Incarnation; Rituals
Washing of Disciples feet (Holy Thursday) marks the humility and servanthood of Christ through his life.
Reflection of life can be seen through the passage by John 13:4-5. Jesus sets an “example” by having “washed” his disciples feet. Asks them to “do as I have done to you.”
Priests wash the feet of 12 parishioners. Symbolises the call to serve others in life, following the example set by Jesus. As this ritual is still alive today, it’s as though he has been incarnated in history.
Trinitarian God; Rituals
Crucifixion and Veneration of the cross.
1 Corinthians 1:18, “Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of god”
Underscores the significance of the veneration of the cross performed on Good Friday. Adherents engage in this to evoke deep respect for Christs sacrifices.
By participating in the ritual of bowing or kissing the cross, adherents build a deep connection to Christ’ sacrificial death as the Triniatrian.
Symbols
Images, objects or gestures that convey or publicly display a religious truth. It’s a physical expression of the belief in god.
Often convey complex ideas in a simple form.
Incarnation; Symbols
Paschal Candle during Easter Vigil, symbolises the light of christs resurrection, signifying the triumph of life over death and illuminating the darkness of sin.
Jesus spoke “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”
- John 8:12
Trinitarian God; Symbols
Adherents engage with the symbol of the cross finding hope and renewal in the light of christ’s resurrection and deepening their connection to the beliefs of Roman Catholicism.
Beliefs
Are the central faith of that religious group, which are important in understanding the overall aspects of the religion. Can involve concepts such as gods, creation stories and guidance on how to live a fulfilled and meaningful life.
Incarnation; Beliefs
“God loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16:17
- Emphasises God’s love for humanity, the sacrificial nature of Jesus’ death, and the promise of eternal life through belief in him.
Trinitarian God; Beliefs
Mark 14:12-26 “He took a loaf of bread, ‘Take this is my body’. Then he took a cup ‘This is my blood’”.
Jesus’ initiation of the Eucharist. Catholics believe that Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross is central as it symbolises redemption and forgiveness of sins. Understand their connection to Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Experience
Events and experiences, to which religious spiritual meaning is attached - how adherents access the Ultimate Reality.
Helps shape life as a believer.
Refers to personal encounters that individuals have with the divine or sacred. Often deeply rooted with a sense of connection to God.
Incarnation; Spiritual Experience
- Encounter the mystery of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection by engaging in the veneration of the cross or the lighting of candles which occurs on Saturday.
Trinitarian God; Spiritual Experience
Veneration of the Cross. 1 Corinthians 1:18 “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God”
- Engane to evoke awe and reverence, emphasizing the redemption of Christ’s sacrifice.
Central aspect of Good Friday, by participating followers deepen their connection to the core beliefs of Christ’s sacrificial death and the forgiveness of sins.
Sacred Stories
Narratives that convey religious truths, values and teachings. Often explain the origin of the religion and it’s moral codes.
-> Helps beliefs to be understood by followers
Incarnation; Sacred Stories
Trinitarian God; Sacred Stories
Texts
Oral and written literature believed to have been influenced or dictated by the divine.
- They are essential beliefs and history recorded in books
- Considered to be the words of a higher power
Ethics
Refers to moral beliefs and principles that are derived from religious teachings.
- They are based on significant beliefs and guide people on how to live in line with these beliefs
- Helps to guide decisions
- To live a moral life you need both faith and reason
Incarnation; Ethics
Love for Enemies; John 13:4-5
“Began to wash his disciples’ feet”
“Now that I, your lord and teacher have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you can example that you should do as I have done for you”
Teaches disciples of love, compassion and forgiveness. Reflected in the Easter Triduum, the foot washing ceremony, where adherents are reminded of humble service and selfless love for one another.
Trinitarian God; Ethics
Redemptive Suffering and Self-Sacrifice
“While we were still sinners, Christ died for us”
Spaces, places, times and artefacts
Spaces;
- A designated area of sacred focus within a larger holy place; Often a space used for rituals or individual worships.
- Prayer table
Places;
- Location of worship; places from the natural environment that have become sacred due ti followers
- Church
Times;
- Linked with times of celebration. They are periods that are set for worship / recognition of the religion
- Christmas
Artefacts;
- Human made objects that hold a spiritual significance
- Rosary beads
