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• How do churches help and inspire worship?

  Care put into design -> devotion to God

  Stations of the cross -> reflect on Jesus' suffering

  Statues of saints -> inspire Christians

  Side chapels -> quiet prayer space
• How were churches pre-1965?

  Facing east towards Jerusalem

  Shape of a cross

  Latin mass -> less involved

  Altar against east wall
• How are churches post-1965?

  Facing east towards Jerusalem

  Round shape

  Native language mass -> more involved

  Altar is in the centre
• 4 main features of a church?

  Altar

  Lectern

  Crucifix

  Tabernacle
• What is the tabernacle?

  Consecrated hosts are kept here. Catholics believe that Christ is present here which inspires a deep sense of peace for Catholics that Christ is always caring for them
• What is the altar?

  Place of sacrifice where bread and wine is consecrated. It is a reminder of Jesus' last supper, death and resurrection. Through the Eucharist, Christ is truly present, offering himself to the Father on behalf of humanity.
• What is the crucifix?

  Cross bearing an image of Jesus to remind us of how he suffered sacrificing himself to save humanity. This inspires gratitude and love for what Christ has done.
• What is the lectern?

  Word of God is read from here at mass which means Christ is truly present. It should be clearly heard because the Old Testament shows how God guided his people and the New testament gives Christians guidance on how to live
• What event does the altar symbolise?

  The cross Jesus sacrificed himself on
• What event does a table symbolise?

  The last supper
• Purpose of a crucifix?

  Reminder of Jesus' suffering he endured out of love for humanity so Christians feel grateful.
• Purpose of cross?

  A symbol of Christ's victory over sin and death as he is no longer on the cross because he is risen - emphasising resurrection. This is a good choice for Christians wary about portraying Jesus through art
• Purpose of Risen Christ?

  Emphasises the importance of Jesus' resurrection and reminds Christians in Holy communion they receive Body, blood, soul and divinity of the Risen Christ.
• How does Jesus' death restore relationship between God + humanity?

  Jesus lived in total obedience to God and showed this through his sacrifice.

  Restored relationship that had been broken by sin- LOVE FOR HUMANITY
• How did Jesus' resurrection restore harmony of creation?

  Total obedience and never sinning meant he was not separated from God by sin + death.

  3 days- resurrection

  Destroy ultimate power of sin and death

  We can be with God when we die
• What do Catholics believe about the Eucharist?

  • Receive Christ by Participating- gives soul life
  • Receive Grace from God to live a christian life
  • Foretaste of union with God in heaven
  • Brings them closer together as a community