Redemption

• Penitential Rite


  The congregation at Mass say sorry for their sins
• Penitential Rite


  Strengthens a person's relationship with God as they accept that God has forgiven and redeemed them through Jesus' death on the cross
• Liturgy of the Word


  The congregation at Mass hear the Bible readings, homily and say prayers
• Liturgy of the Word


  The readings from the Bible remind people about how God has guided and redeemed his people
• Liturgy of the Eucharist


  The priest says the special blessing that makes the bread and wine into Jesus' Body and Blood
• Liturgy of the Eucharist


  Is a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice that redeemed us of sin - Jesus' sacrifice is made present on the cross through the consecration of the bread and wine
• Communion Rite


  The congregation receives the Eucharist
• Communion Rite


  This allows a person to receive God's grace giving them the strength and guidance to resist sin and follow Jesus' teachings
• Final Blessing


  The priest sends the congregation out to spread the word of God
• Final Blessing


  Catholics are reminded to go out into the world and through their words/actions, share the presence of Christ with others. By doing this, they give other people the chance to accept their redemption
• Death of Jesus (Mark 15:21-39)


  Jesus' death restores the relationship between God and humans because Jesus' total obedience to the Father makes up for the disobedience of humanity
• Death of Jesus (Mark 15:21-39)


  Teaches Christians about the continued and unconditional love of God
• Resurrection of Jesus (John 20:1– 18)

  Made life after death possible for Christians
• Resurrection of Jesus (John 20:1– 18)


  Jesus is physically present but different as he has entered a new creation – the resurrection restored the harmony of God's creation
• Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:6–11)


  Teaches Christians that Jesus is in heaven with his Father – where he has gone, Christians hope to follow
• Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:6–11)


  Jesus instructed his disciples (before ascending) to continue teaching so everyone could share in his redemption
• Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:6–11)

  The disciples were told Jesus would return – Jesus will complete the redemption at the end of time
• Pentecost/The Coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1–4)


  Teaches Christians that they are filled with the Holy Spirit, just like the disciples, giving us courage and strength to teach the faith and live as good Christians/resist temptation
• Pentecost/The Coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1–4)


  The Holy Spirit gave the apostles the courage and ability to go out into the world and teach about Jesus so other people could accept and share in his redemption
• Catholic Beliefs about the importance of the Eucharist (Mass)


  The Eucharist is the most important form of worship because it was commanded by Christ "Do this in memory of me."
• Catholic Beliefs about the importance of the Eucharist (Mass)


  Believe Christ is truly present in the Eucharist (Communion)
• Catholic Beliefs about the importance of the Eucharist (Mass)


  The Eucharist is 'the source and summit of Christian life' CCC
• Catholic Beliefs about the importance of the Eucharist (Mass)


  Source = Catholics receive the grace to follow Jesus and resist the temptation to sin
• Catholic Beliefs about the importance of the Eucharist (Mass)


  Summit = Mass is the highest form of prayer and a taste of Heaven
• Orthodox Beliefs about the Eucharist (Mass)


  Believe Christ is fully present in the consecrated Bread and Wine
• Orthodox Beliefs about the Eucharist (Mass)

  The consecration has to takes place behind a screen (iconostasis) because it is too holy to be seen directly by the congregation
• Non-Conformist Beliefs about the Eucharist (Mass)


  Do NOT believe the bread and wine becomes the Body and Blood of Christ
• Non-Conformist Beliefs about the Eucharist (Mass)


  Believe the Eucharist is a memorial of the Last Supper (not a re-enactment)
• Non-Conformist Beliefs about the Eucharist (Mass)


  Believe Christ enters peoples' lives when they receive Communion
• Quaker Beliefs about the Eucharist (Mass)


  Do not celebrate any form of Eucharist or any Sacraments because they believe that symbols e.g. bread and wine and unnecessary
• Quaker Beliefs about the Eucharist (Mass)


  Believe Christ is present through the Spirit who inspires their prayers
• Catholic Church's Beliefs about Salvation


  PAST: Christians agree that salvation is possible because of the death and resurrection of Jesus
• Catholic Church's Beliefs about Salvation


  PRESENT: An on-going process that is happening in the present - A person must accept salvation by resisting temptation to sin and seeking forgiveness if they do. The Holy Spirit guides people to work towards salvation
• Catholic Church's Beliefs about Salvation

  FUTURE: Salvation will be completed at the end of time - This is when sin and death will be fully destroyed
• Contrasting Christian View about Salvation


  Some Christians only believe salvation is a past event and through the death/resurrection and our faith in Jesus we are saved. They believe we must simply have faith in Christ and the saving event of his death/resurrection
• St Irenaeus


  Compared the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil to the tree of the cross that Jesus died on. The first tree was where Adam disobeyed God and destroyed the relationship with God. The second tree was where Jesus, the new Adam, obeyed God and restored the relationship between God and humanity
• St Anselm


  Used the metaphor of a ransom being paid. Salves could be freed if they paid a 'ransom' for their freedom. Humans have become slaves to sin, unable to free themselves. By dying on the cross, Jesus paid the 'ransom' to free humans from sin
• Eucharistic adoration


  Refers to honouring the Real Presence of Christ in the consecrated Bread and Wine
• Eucharistic adoration


  Some Catholics choose to receive the Eucharist on their tongue rather than their hand to show respect to the 'real presence'
• Eucharistic adoration


  Catholics genuflect when they enter a church to acknowledge the presence of Christ in the tabernacle