Re Redemption

Question 1

What do catholic churches provide for people ?

Answer 1

Provide a space where catholics can worship together particular at mass or they can pray alonw .

Question 2

What are three reasons why churches help catholics worship ?

Answer 2

1. Churches that are decorated and designed helps people feel that God is respected.
2. Images like the stations of the cross inspire christians to reflect on Jesus suffering .
3. Statues of saints help christians follow their example

Question 3

What were churches built like before 1965 ?

Answer 3

1. Facing east toward jerusalem
2. In the shape of the cross
3. With the altar against the east wall / said in latin..

Question 4

What were churches built like after 1965 ?

Answer 4

1. They were built so as many people can see and join in with the mass
2. The altar was moved to the centre of the church

Question 5

What are the four main parts of the church ?

Answer 5

Lectern , altar , crucifix and tabernacle

Question 6

What is the lectern ?

Answer 6

The lectern is the reading stand, from where Bible readings are given .

Question 7

What is the crucifix ?

Answer 7

The crucifix is a model or image of a cross with Jesus crucified on it . It reminds christians of the suffering that Jesus went through. .

Question 8

What is the altar ?

Answer 8

The altar is the place of sacrifice, from where the bread and wine are offered to God at mass .

Question 9

What is the tabernacle ?

Answer 9

The tabernacle is a box where the consecrated bread is kept after the mass .

Question 10

What is one other reason for the church having an altar ?

Answer 10

To remind us of the last supper

Question 11

Why might the catholic church use an altar ?

Answer 11

An altar is a place of sacrifice and thanksgiving

Question 12

Why might the catholic church use a table ?

Answer 12

A table is where people eat from , reminds them of the last supper .

Question 13

What is the crucifix ?

Answer 13

Jesus on the cross , reminder of his suffering .

Question 14

What does a plain cross symbolise ?

Answer 14

A symbol of Christ’s victory over sin and death . They may be worried about portraying Jesus , which is most often used in the protestant churches .

Question 15

What is a crucifix ?

Answer 15

Shows Christ crucified on the cross . A reminder of the suffering that Jesus endured out of his love for humanity .

Question 16

What is the Risen Christ ?

Answer 16

Focuses on christ as the risen glorified saviour . Reminds catholics that in communion they recieve the body and blood of Christ .

Question 17

Why are people able to sin ?

Answer 17

Because God gave us free will

Question 18

What damages our relationship with God ?

Answer 18

Sin

Question 19

What is sin ?

Answer 19

A sin is any action or thought that rejects the will of God .

Question 20

What is original sin ?

Answer 20

Christians are born with the tendency to commit a sin .

Question 21

Who restored our relationship with God ?

Answer 21

Jesus

Question 22

What three actions of Jesus helped to restore our relationship with God ?

Answer 22

His death
His resurrection
His ascension

Question 23

What does Jesus’ death show us ?

Answer 23

It showed us his total obedience to God , both in life and through sacrifice of his death .

Question 24

What did Jesus’ death help restore ?

Answer 24

Our relationship with God .

Question 25

What does Jesus' resurrection show us ?

Answer 25

Because of Jesus' total obedience to God , three days later after his death Jesus was raised back to life . This destroyed the ultimate power of sin and death.

Question 26

What happened for us as a result of Jesus' resurrection ?

Answer 26

People are now able to be with God after they die .

Question 27

What else did Jesus' resurrection help restore ?

Answer 27

Helped to restore the harmony of creation

Question 28

What did Jesus' ascension help restore ?

Answer 28

Helped restore the cosmic order , by making the whole of creation as perfect as God intended it to be .

Question 29

What happened at pentecost ?

Answer 29

The disciples recieved the holy spirit and the gifts of courage , knowledge , understanding and wisdom to help them preach and covert people in many different ways .

Question 30

What is pentecost ?

Answer 30

The birthday of the catholic church

Question 31

What was the significance of Jesus' death and burial ?

Answer 31

Christians believe that when Jesus died and was buried , he joined everyone else who had died before him . Christians believe that shows that God is with them even in death .

Question 32

What is one quote to show that Jesus' resurrection is of central importance to christians ?

Answer 32

'If christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins ' .

Question 33

What is salvation ?

Answer 33

This means that people can be saved from sin and eternal seperation from God .

Question 34

Do christians believe that salvation is an ongoing process ?

Answer 34

Yes

Question 35

When did salvation happen in the past ?

Answer 35

Some christians believe that salvation has already been assured for humanity when Jesus died and rose from the dead .

Question 36

When does salvation happen in the present?

Answer 36

Some christians believe that we have a responsibility for our own salvation in which the holy spirit guides us .

Question 37

When will salvation happen in the future ?

Answer 37

Some christians believe that salvation will happen at the end of time when we are all judged .

Question 38

What shows that redemption is ongoing ?

Answer 38

Christ is offered again to the father during every mass

Question 39

What does redemption mean ?

Answer 39

The idea of being saved from sin or evil .

Question 40

What happens through recieving the holy communion ?

Answer 40

Catholics recieve the body and blood of Jesus christ . Christ enters their lives to give them grace and the strength to resist sin . This helps them get closer to their salvation .

Question 41

What is the heavenly banquet ?

Answer 41

The idea of everyone in heaven joining together for a meal .

Question 42

What inspires christians to work towards salvation ?

Answer 42

The mass

Question 43

Why is Jesus sometimes called the restorer and the victor ?

Answer 43

This is because he sets a good example for others to follow ; he restored the relationship between God and humanity and he was victorious over the power of sin and death .

Question 44

St Irenaeus uses the metaphor of a ..... to compare ....

Answer 44

Uses a metaphor of a tree to compare the event that created the need for salvation ( the fall of Adam and Eve ) with the event that brought about this salvation ( Jesus' death )

Question 45

What is the explanation for St Irenaeus's analogy of the two trees ?

Answer 45

Humanity was seperated from God by the sin of Adam and Eve , when they ate from the tree of knowledge in the garden of Eden . Humanity was united with God when Jesus died on the cross and sacrificed himself for humanity . This saved them and healed the relationship with God .

Question 46

What is St Anselms analogy of the ransom paid ?

Answer 46

He said that humanity were slaves to sin and could not free themselves . They needed to be freed by another force . Jesus' sacrifice paid his ransom .

Question 47

What are two Saints that wrote analogies on salvation ?

Answer 47

St Iraneus and St Anselm

Question 48

What is a monstrance ?

Answer 48

A vessel used to display the body of christ so that it can be worshipped .

Question 49

What is transubstantiation ?

Answer 49

The substance of the bread and the wine has actually transformed into the body and blood of christ.

Question 50

What do christians believe that consience is ?

Answer 50

The voice of God in their heart and soul , guiding them to make the right choices.

Question 51

What is one quote to show the meaning of consience ?

Answer 51

'Consience is the most secret core and sanctuary of a man . There he is alone with God '

Question 52

What did St Paul say about consience ?

Answer 52

He said that conscience is ' God's law written on our hearts '

Question 53

What does the consience need to be ?

Answer 53

Educated , shaped and developed

Question 54

What does the Catholic church teach about consience ?

Answer 54

People should not ignore what God is telling them in their hearts .

Question 55

What is an actual quote from the magesterium about consience ?

Answer 55

'Personal conscience and reason should not be set in opposition to the moral law or the magisterium of the church ' .

Question 56

What do orthodox christians believe about the Eucharist ?

Answer 56

The believe that christ is fully present in the consecrated bread and wine . More Emphasis on the symbolism of the eucharist .

Question 57

What do anglican christians believe about the eucharist ?

Answer 57

They believe that you receive the holy spirit when communion is given .

Question 58

What do nonconformist christians believe about the eucharist ?

Answer 58

It is a memorial of the last supper .

Question 59

What are words of institution ?

Answer 59

The words that Jesus said at the last supper .

Question 60

What is Agnus dei ?

Answer 60

The prayer that is said shortly before communion . It refers to the ' lamb of god ' and recalls the Jews escape from Egypt .

Question 61

What words are said to make the bread and wine become the body and blood of christ ?

Answer 61

'Take this all of you and eat of it , for this is my body which will be given up for you . Take this all of you and drink from it , for this is my blood ' .