REVISION PRESENTATION

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REVISION PRESENTATION

• J5 - part 1

The architecture of a Catholic Church The
features of a Catholic Church What they mean.
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ARCHITECTURE

• cruciform
• modern
• Orthodox.

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CRUCIFORM

• suffering of Jesus on cross
• means of salvation
• spire - points to heaven
• tower - God is our protector.

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Modern

• congregation gather round altar
• stresses community aspect of worship.

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Orthodox

• 4 corners - stress equality
• 4 corners - 4 evangelists
• dome - heaven.

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CATHOLIC CHURCH
IMPORTANT FEATURES

• The primary focal point
• At Mass - re-enact Last Supper
• Reminder of sacrifice and shared meal
• By sacrifice of Jesus (Lamb of God) we are
  redeemed
• East wall - Jerusalem/Sun/Resurrection
• Candle - Light of the World
• Crucifix - suffering of Jesus
• White cloth - purity.

ALTAR
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• Baptism - Sacrament of Initiation
• Near door - welcome
• Water - symbol of cleansing of Original Sin
• Through water, we are saved
• Noah, Moses, Jesus and Peter.

FONT
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• Contains consecrated hosts (body of Christ) for
  use in Mass and when visiting sick
• Ornate which indicates importance
• Sanctuary lamp indicates presence
• Cloths reflect liturgical season.

TABERNACLE
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Stations of the cross

• 14 or 15 depictions of Via Dolorosa
• Used during Lent
• Symbolic journey
• Aid to prayer - Remind, Reflect, Respond
• Saved through suffering of Jesus - the
  sacrificial Lamb.

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• Easter Vigil
• Baptism
• Exsultet
• Resurrection
• Alpha and Omega - Revelation 216
• Incense - 5 wounds - prayers answered.

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Statues

• Aids to prayer
• remind worshippers of special people/saints
• encourages worshippers to reflect on how they
  can emulate the saint
• challenges worshippers to respond to the example
• ask saints to intercede for themselves, family,
  society, world
• SAINTS are NOT worshipped!!!

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J5 - part 2
The role and function of the Parish priest.
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The Parish Priest

• celebrates the sacraments of baptism, eucharist,
  marriage, reconciliation
• represents Christ at Mass and consecrates the
  bread and wine
• prepares people for baptism, confirmation, 1st
  communion, marriage
• conducts funerals
• will be a Catholic school governor
• visits the sick and bereaved

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Why is the priest important?

• Preach the Good News that God loves his people -
  and prepare people for the sacraments
• Hands of Jesus and help those in trouble
• Inspires and develops the parish community as
  part of the WBOC and lead the Parish Council
• Light where there is darkness - and love where
  there is despair (e.g. sickness and bereavement)
• Serves the people of the parish through
  sacraments - he is their shepherd

PHIL
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J5 - part 3
The role and function of the Church in the Parish.
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• The word CHURCH can be applied to both the
  building and the community (the Parish) which
  worships there
• The CHURCH is the focal point for the
  worshipping community

W.W.F.N.
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The CHURCH

• opportunities for worship especially the
  sacraments - Mass, baptism, confirmation,
  weddings, funerals and festivals
• opportunities to witness - CAFOD, SVP hands of
  Jesus, light of Christ, be Good News
• opportunities for fellowship - social events
  e.g. youth club, parents and toddlers, senior
  citizens and family events
• opportunities which nurture faith development -
  learning through Bible study, Sunday School

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J5 - part 4
The reasons for differences in places of
worship forms of worship among Christians.
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Do you need to worship in Church?

• NO
• you can worship anytime, anywhere
• Last Supper (Mark 14) took place in the Upper
  Room not a church
• In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said to pray in
  private (Matthew 5-7)
• it's more important to show faith in action
  rather than worship - remember James 2

• YES
• the Church provides the right atmosphere for
  prayer
• the building itself helps nurture people in faith
  e.g. symbolism of features - crucifix is a
  reminder of the sacrifice of Jesus which won us
  salvation
• gathering together builds fellowship and
  demonstrates commitment
• gathering together reminds worshippers they are
  part of the WWBoC (1 Corinthians 12)

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• All Christians share the same basic beliefs that
  
• Jesus was the Son of God
• Jesus was crucified and died
• Jesus rose from the dead
• Jesus will one day come again in judgement.

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However, there are some differences in emphasis
which cause Christians to worship differently.
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Should all Christians worship together?

• YES
• all Christians share the same basic beliefs
• we are all part of the Worldwide Body of Christ
  "We are one body - one body in Christ" (1
  Corinthians 12)
• Galatians 3 - hence we should show that by
  worshipping together

• NO
• it's OK to express different beliefs by having
  different forms of worship e.g.
• if Catholics and other Christians worshipped
  together, their differences in belief regarding
  transubstantiation would cause hurt
• if Christians have different beliefs they can't
  ignore this fact

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LITURGICAL worship
Catholic
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LITURGICAL worship
Catholic

• follows a set pattern of prayers and readings
• reflects the belief that God is experienced
  most powerfully in the SACRAMENTS, particularly
  the EUCHARIST
• PRIMARY FOCAL POINT - the ALTAR

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NON-LITURGICAL worship
Non-conformist churches
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NON-LITURGICAL worship
Non-conformist churches
e.g. SALVATION ARMY and METHODISTS

• does not follow set pattern
• reflects the belief that God is experienced
  most powerfully in the BIBLE - the inspired Word
  of God
• PRIMARY FOCAL POINTS - LECTERN / PULPIT

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CHARISMATIC worship
Pentecostalists
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CHARISMATIC worship
Pentecostalists

• SPIRIT LED worship which is spontaneous and
  often joyful and lively - no set pattern
• reflects the belief that God is experienced most
  powerfully in the HOLY SPIRIT
• focuses on the charisms (gifts) of speaking in
  tongues, prophecy, healing and interpretation

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BAPTISTS

• presence of God - BAPTISM
• PRIMARY FOCAL POINT - BAPTISTRY
• a large pool of water in which believers are
  fully immersed at Baptism.

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ORTHODOX

• ICONS can bring them closer in their
  relationship with God
• WINDOWS INTO HEAVEN
• many icons in church
• light candles in front of them.

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To summarise

• Different beliefs are reflected in
• church design
• styles of worship.

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QUESTION TIME!
(a) (i) Describe the main features of a
particular church or cathedral. (4) (ii)
Explain why it has these features. (8) (b) All
Christians should worship together. Do you
agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing
that you have considered another point of view.
In your answer, you should refer to Christianity.
(8)
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End of Session