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Churches pointing east symbolism

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Jesus rose from the dead and brought new life like the sun rises from the east
Also faces Jerusalem

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Cruciform church structure symbolism

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Reflects the Cross as a symbol of the Church

Represents Jesus’ sacrifice

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Round church structure symbolism

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Represents God’s eternity

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Octagonal church structure symbolism

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Reflects a star, as Jesus brought light into the world

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Vaulted church structure symbolism

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Open space pointing upwards

Suggests connection with heaven

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Stained-glass windows purpose

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Tells stories from the Bible

Helpful in times when Catholics couldn’t read

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Internal features importance

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Helps maintain the church as the “House of God” (CCC 2691)

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CCC 2691

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“The church, the house of God, is the proper place for the liturgical prayer of the parish community”

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CCC 1181

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(The church) “a house of prayer … ought to be in good taste and a worthy place for prayer”

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CCC 1179

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“Worship.. is not tied exclusively to any one place. The whole earth is sacred and entrusted to the children of men”

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church purposes

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Receive sacraments 
For community to come together 
Practice your faith 
Being in presence of God 
Mass and Liturgies take place 
Quiet prayer (votive candles)
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CCC 1180

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“Visible churches are not simply gathering places but signify and make visible the Church living in this place”

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Lectern purpose

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Book stand where readings are done

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Lectern significance

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Scripture is key part of Mass and other liturgy

Catholics believe Bible is the Word of God where he communicates his plan of salvation

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Altar purpose

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Where priest consecrates the Eucharist so everyone can see

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Altar significance

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Represents table at Last Supper
Usually made of rock (Exodus 20:25) (Matthew 16:18)
Jesus’ sacrifice offers Catholics redemption and possibility of salvation

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Crucifix purpose

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Cross with crucified figure of Jesus (corpus)
Found near altar
Reminds people of Jesus’ sacrifice

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Crucifix significance

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Strengthens feelings of live, hope and trust as reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice

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Tabernacle purpose

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Box close to altar where Eucharist is kept

Close to sanctuary lamp, which reminds churchgoers of Jesus’ presence

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Tabernacle significance

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Catholics genuflect at tabernacle when they enter and leave church
Moses kept Ten Commandments in Tabernacle, reminding Catholics of covenants

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Baptismal font purpose

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Traditionally found at back of Church
Where new members of Church are baptised
Can sometimes be a baptismal pool for baptism of adults

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Baptismal font significance

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Baptism is first sacraments of initiation

Holy water washes away original sin and brings grace to individual

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Confessional purpose

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Small room dedicated for reconciliation

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Stations of the Cross purpose

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Images from Passion of Christ

Reminder of Jesus’ death and suffering

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Statues purpose
Visual aids to assist worship | Reminder of Catholic beliefs about saints and Mary
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Water stoup purpose
At entrance of church Bowl of holy water Reminder of baptism and belief in Trinity
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Sacred vessels definition
Item used during liturgy
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Sacred objects definition
Objects of devotion
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Sacred vessels examples
Chalice Paten Ciborium
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Sacred objects examples
``` Books Sacred vestments Cloths Sarcophagi Stations of the Cross Thurible ```
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Chalice purpose
Holds blood of Christ
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Paten purpose
Where larger host is held during Mass
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Ciborium purpose
Where host are kept during communion and stored in tabernacle
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Hunger cloth purpose
Container for corpses Still used today, popes are buried in them Reminded of life of the deceased, sometimes saints so can be used to aid prayer
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Hunger cloth purpose
Used traditionally over the altar to depict stories from Bible Used today in developing countries to show God’s presence
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Art uses
Used within both home and churches Good way of evangelisation since shown publicly Can engage people (by analysing art) Form of devotion and prayer
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Paintings significance
Can express belief, love and glory | Can enhance ones own faith
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Icons significance
Form of prayer and reflection | Depict important individuals in faith
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Frescoes significance
Done in churches to show glory and greatness of God | Done as way of expressing faith in God to many
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CCC2502
Sacred art is true and beautiful.. it evokes the mystery of God
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Statues and sculptures uses
Personal devotion of believers Used at home for families as focal point of prayer Can be done publicly for others to see and focus on
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Statues significance
Seen as sacred objects | Aids prayer and meditation
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Sculptures significance
More visible depiction of certain people | Makes nature of piece feel more real and connect with person more
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CCC701
Christian iconography traditionally uses a dove to suggests the Spirit
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Cross and crucifix symbolism
Reminder of death and resurrection of Jesus | Visible signs of faith
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Icthus symbolism
Used in early church as a secret symbol Linked to apostles being fishers of men Symbol of Christianity today
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Chi Rho symbolism
Means Jesus as Christ | Used in early Church e.g. Constantinople
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Dove symbolism
Symbol of Holy Spirit, baptism and peace
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Eagle symbolism
Symbol of John, one of the gospel-writers | Shows divinity of Jesus
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Alpha and Omega symbolism
Represents the beginning and end, eternity of Jesus and the Trinity Linked to salvation and Paschal misery
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Evangelists symbolism
Linked to creatures that surrounded the throne of God | Decorated on lectern and stained glass windows
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Mystery plays facts
Focused on showing stories from the Bible | Often performed in town centres by groups
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Passion plays facts
Way of showing passion of Jesus | Normally performed in town centres around Easter
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Drama significance
``` Way of bringing life to stories in the Bible Helps other to understand stories Way of worship for performers Unites Christians together Makes stories more modern and relevant Good way to evangelise to others ```
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Hymns facts
Written for praise, adoration or prayer Means “songs of prayers” Sung at certain times at Mass Linked to time of the year
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Plainchant facts
Music without instruments Most traditional type of music Usually in Latin
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Psalms facts
Songs found in the Bible Sung out of praise of God Sung at Mass 150 psalms over a year
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Contemporary music facts
Also known as worship songs Used by Protestants or charismatic Christians Appeal to young Christians Extremely emotive
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How music expresses belief
Allows community to express belief in God Helps ones faith on a more personal level Some music is tradition of the Church Words and music emphasises teachings of Church

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