RE Paper 1

• How do the Churches design reflect the belief of Catholics?


  -The church faces the East, this points to the belief that Jesus rose from the dead and bought new life.

  -churches are cruciform, symbolises Jesus' sacrifice for humanity

  -Some churches are round, to symbolise eternal life granted by following christianity

  -Some churches are octagon, this represents a star bringing light to the world.

  -Stained glass windows, tell stories from the bible.

  -churches are vaulted, creating a open space pointed upward, suggesting a connection from heaven
• How can churches be used?

  -To attend mass, listen to the scriptures of God

  -Private prayer, by using the votive candles to pray infant of the statue of Mary and Jesus.

  -Visiting the tabernacle to feel a closer connection with Jesus
• What are some the features in the church?

  -the lecturn

  -baptismal font

  -tabernacle

  -crucifix

  -altar
• what is the importance of the lecture?

  -The lecture is important because scriptures from the bible read on it during the mass.

  -Catholics believe that the bible is the word of God, where he communicates his plan of salvation.
• What is the importance of the altar?


  The Eucharist is done on the altar during the second half of the mass.

  It represents the last supper and it is a reminder of the altar of sacrifice in the temple.

  The sacrifice of Jesus offers redemption from sin and reminds them of the possibility of salvation.
• what is the importance of the crucifix?


  Catholics look at the crucifix during prayer to strengthen feelings of love, hope and trust as they remember Jesus
• Give examples of sacred objects.

  -chalice

  -paten

  -hunger cloth

  -sarcophagi
• What is the chalice used for?


  used for holding the wine during mass
• what is the paten used for?


  Patens are what the hosts for communion are placed on.
• what are sarcophagi used for?


  used as objects of devotion as it is a physical reminder of the occupant.

  Catholics can focus their prayer on the individual and ask for intercession if they are saints.
• what are hunger clothes used for?


  Hunger cloths were used during the Middle Ages during lent to cover the alter.

  signifies to people that God is in there lives and cares for every individual.
• What's a source of wisdom and authority about the architecture of the Catholic Church? 


  "You learn your faith through the Church building; there are sermons in the stone and that's why they are important."

  Duncan Stroik, a Church architect
• Explain two reasons why sacred vessel are important?


  • focusing during mass.
  • connection with Jesus.
  • sticking with catholic traditions
• What is the meaning and significance of artwork?


  .visual expression of faith

  .helps people learn catholic teachings visually
• What is a bible verse against artwork?


  Exodus 20:4 states,"you shall not make for yourself a graven image or any likeness of anything that is heaven is in heaven above"
• what are examples of catholic art?

  -Last Supper

  -Story of the Prodigal Son

  -The creation of Adam
• why is artwork important to catholics?

  -For remembering Bible stories

  -To influence belief

  -To express belief

  -For people who are unable to read scriptures.

  -To glorify the beauty of Jesus' teachings
• What is a wisdom and authority for art work in Catholic Christianity?


  "Sacred artwork is true and beautiful when evoking and glorifying in faith." CCCC 2502
• What do protestants believe about the building of the church?


  -Protestants believe in a plain and simple church design

  -Protestant churches do not usually have artwork such as stained-glass windows
• what does the cross symbolise?


  .It is a clear reminder of Jesus' baptism and resurrection.

  .It is use as a focus during prayer.

  .People wear the cross to express their faith.
• What does the fish represent ?

  -In Greek is known as the secret symbol "ichthus".

  -It means Jesus Christ, son of God, saviour

  -Links to Jesus feeding the 5 thousand people with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread
• what does the chi Rho represent?


  -Represents Jesus as christ

  -In the roman emperor soldiers put it on the their helmet, coins and shields during battle.
• what does the dove represent?

  -Symbolises the Holy Spirit and baptism.

  -In Luke , "the Holy Spirit appeared as dove" for Jesus' baptism.

  -The flood the caused Noah to build an arch symbolises baptism because God wanted to the world to be cleansed.
• What does the eagle symbolise?


  -Symbolises Jesus' divine nature.

  -In Isaiah it says, "those who wait patiently for God will be rewarded with wings like eagles"
• What does alpha and omega symbolise?


  That Jesus is the beginning and the end.

  In revelation, Jesus said I am the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end.

  It represents the eternity of the trinity.
• what is Matthew known as?

  the angel
• what is mark known as?

  the lion
• what is Luke known as?


  the ox
• what is John known as?


  the eagle