Unit 4

Question 1

Role of church

Answer 1

Place of worship.
Where Mass takes place.
Place of personal prayer .
Where community is joined together as Body of Christ.

Question 2

Church facing east represents…

Answer 2

The resurrection of Jesus as Sun rises

Question 3

Cruciform shape represents…

Answer 3

Symbol of Christianity

Question 4

Round shape represents…

Answer 4

Community and eternity

Question 5

High ceilings represent…

Answer 5

Greatness and otherness of God

Question 6

Church spire represents…

Answer 6

Reaching towards heaven towards God and power of the Church

Question 7

Stained glass windows

Answer 7

Let in light and show images from Bible

Question 8

CCC quote church architecture

Answer 8

“house of prayer which the Eucharist is celebrated and reserved”

Question 9

Lectern

Answer 9

Used in Liturgy of the Word.
Communicate the message of salvation.
CCC - “stand where the readings are professed”

Question 10

Altar

Answer 10

Where Eucharist takes place during Mass.
Place where sacrifice of Jesus takes place, achieve salvation.
CCC - “representation of the Last Supper, a table of sacrifice.

Question 11

Crucifix

Answer 11

It is near altar reminding of the salvation and death of Christ.
Reminder of love and hope in Christ.
Shows human suffering of Jesus.

Question 12

Tabernacle

Answer 12

Where Christ is truly present, consecrated host.
Tabernacle lamp reminds of Christ’s presence.
“box where Eucharist is kept” - CCC

Question 13

The baptismal font

Answer 13

Reminder of the first sacrament of initiation.
We receive grace.
Link to trinity and baptism of Christ.

Question 14

CCC quote on sacred objects

Answer 14

Images are to exhibited in the Holy churches of God, on sacred vessels.

Question 15

Sacred object definition

Answer 15

Objects used during Mass to aid prayer and be visual reminders of faith and belief - serve important part of Mass.

Question 16

3 sacred vessels

Answer 16

Chalice - blood of Christ .
Patin - where larger host is used during Mass.
Ciborium - where hosts are kept during communism and then stored in the tabernacle.

Question 17

Sarcophagi

Answer 17

Box-like container for corpses, used today.
Popes are buried in them.
Reminder of the life of deceased and saints - used to aid prayer.

Question 18

Hunger cloths

Answer 18

Used over the altar to depict stories from Bible.

Used in developing countries to signify God’s presence

Question 19

CCC quote on art

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Uses of art

Answer 20

Used in home and in churches.
Used to evangelise as it can be shown publicly.
Can engage people in discussing how the artwork is done.
Used privately when Catholics can use it as a form of devotion and prayer.

Question 21

Significance of paintings

Answer 21

Can express belief, love and glory of God.
Enhances one’s faith - think deeper into stories that you are depicting.
Example: Rembrandt’s Prodigal Son

Question 22

Significance of icons

Answer 22

Done as a form of prayer and reflection.

Depict important individuals of the faith.

Question 23

Significance of frescos

Answer 23

Done in churches to show the glory and greatness of God.
Done as a way of expressing faith in God to many.
Example: Michael Angelo’s Sistine Chapel

Question 24

CCC quote 2 on art

Answer 24

Art is a form of practical wisdom, uniting knowledge and skill.

Question 25

Uses of statues and sculpture

Answer 25

Used in churches for personal devotion of believers. Used at home for families to use as a focal point of prayer or to be prayed with privately, e.g a nativity set. Done publicly for others to see and focus on.

Question 26

Significance of statues

Answer 26

Sacred objects that can help someone be dedicated to God. Used in prayer and meditation, helping people connect with God. Catholics can show devotion to statues through kneeling, touching, lighting candles in front of them or praying before them.

Question 27

Significance of sculptures

Answer 27

More visible depiction of certain people such as Christ/Mary/Saints. Make nature of the piece feel more real and can connect with the person in the artwork.

Question 28

CCC quote on Christian iconography

Answer 28

Christian iconography typically uses a dove to suggest the Spirit

Question 29

Symbolism and imagery in religious art: The cross and the crucifix

Answer 29

Reminder of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Cross begun in 2nd century and crucifix in 5th. Both visible signs of faith

Question 30

Symbolism and imagery in religious art: The fish

Answer 30

Used in the early Church as a secret symbol that meant Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour. Apostles fishers of men. Symbol of Christian faith today

Question 31

Symbolism and imagery in religious art: The Chi Rho

Answer 31

Means Jesus as Christ and used in early Church and in battles.

Question 32

Symbolism and imagery in religious art: The dove

Answer 32

Symbol of Holy Spirit and baptism. | Symbol of peace.

Question 33

Symbolism and imagery in religious art: The eagle

Answer 33

Symbol of John (writer in the Gospel) | Shows divinity of Jesus.

Question 34

Alpha and Omega

Answer 34

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

Question 35

The evangelists

Answer 35

Links to creatures that surrounded the throne of God. | Decorated on lectern and on stained glass windows.

Question 36

Mystery plays and where they are performed

Answer 36

Plays focused on showing stories from Bible. | Performed on town centres by groups.

Question 37

Passion plays and where they are performed

Answer 37

Done to show passion of Jesus. | Performed in town centres around Easter

Question 38

Why is drama done by Christians

Answer 38

Brings life to the stories of the Bible and helps others understand them. Done as a way to worship by performers. Unites Christians together. Makes them modern and relevant and a good way to evangelise.

Question 39

Where are plays performed?

Answer 39

Not done as worship but building may be used. | Open to public mostly.

Question 40

Hymns

Answer 40

Written for praise, adoration or prayer. Means 'song of praise'. Sung at certain times of Mass and linked to time of year.

Question 41

Plainchant

Answer 41

Music without instruments. Most traditional. Usually in Latin and sung in Mass.

Question 42

Psalms

Answer 42

Songs found in Bible. Sung in praise of God. Sung at Mass, 150 over a year.

Question 43

Contemporary music

Answer 43

Used by protestants or charismatic Christians. | Appeal to younger Christians and is emotive.

Question 44

How does music express belief?

Answer 44

Allows whole church community to express belief in God. Helps one's faith on a personal level. Some music is Church tradition. Words of music emphasise key teachings of Christianity.