4.3 Contrasting features

• What does the altar remind Christians of?

  His sacrifice
• What does a table remind Christians of?

  How Jesus turned bread and wine into his body and blood at the Las Supper
• What does a Crucifix show?


  Crucifix re-enacts the sacrifice Jesus made, reminding Christians to be grateful
• What does a Cross show?

  • Shows Jesus' victory over sin and death, and reflects that he has risen to Heaven
  • This is also for Christians who believe Jesus shouldn't be depicted in any form of art
• What does a Risen Christ show?

  It emphasises Jesus' resurrection and sacrifice