Redemption

    Cards (17)

    • Salvation
      An ongoing process
    • Death and burial
      Hope that there is a future
    • Adam and Eve
      By their sin, death entered the world
    • Redemption
      1. Re-enacting what happened in the past
      2. Christ's death and resurrection
      3. The final judgement when Christ will come again
    • For Catholics, the story of redemption is central to their faith
    • The Catholic church reflects Catholic beliefs and practices around redemption
    • Redemption: Practices

      • The importance of confession
      • The Mass
      • Prayers and adoration
      • Reminding Christians of Christ's suffering and love
    • Contrasting features and artefacts used by Catholics
      • Crucifix vs empty cross
      • Statues and images
    • The crucifix is a powerful symbol of Christ's victory over death
    • Some Christians prefer the empty cross as it focuses on Christ's resurrection
    • Different Christians understand the Eucharist in different ways
    • The Eucharist is central to Catholic worship, where the Real Presence of Christ is believed to be
    • 'He was lost and has been found' - this shows that redemption can happen even when it seems impossible
    • 'I am not worthy to be called your son' - he is humble, acknowledging his wrongdoing
    • 'Their eyes were fixed on the ground' - they are ashamed
    • Jesus taught us to treat others how we would like to be treated (Golden Rule)
    • 'Father forgive them for they know not what they do' - Jesus forgives those who have hurt him