sacred objects

Sacred Vessles

* ^^Paten^^ : A silver or gold plate that holds the priests host.
* ^^Chalice^^ : Silver or gold cup for the wine to be concecrated at mass.
* ^^Ciborium^^ : Silver or gold container for the hosts which are distributed to the laity.
* ^^Stoup^^ : A container on the wall to hold holy water.

Importance of Sacred vessles

* They are important as they are used for s^^acrament of Eucharist and are crucial to the belief in the sacred mystery of transubstantiation.^^

Cloths and Vestments

* Sacred objects ^^used as special covers for the altar or lectern and for the priest to wear.^^ There are certain colours schemes expressing Christian belief.

Why are cloths and vestments important

* Thry ^^help with the understanding of key events^^ for example red symbolises Good Friday and white and gold symbolises Christmas or Easter.

Sarcophagi

* Containers of dead bodies. They are often made of stone and displayed in churches because they contain the bones of saints. They ^^reflect catholic belief about saints and their holiness which can be gained through prayer and contemplation next to the sarcophagus.^^

Hunger cloths

* Hunger Cloths were ^^once used during Lent to depict scenes from the life of Christ^^
* They were ^^hung over the rood screen^^
* They served to ^^remind catholics of Christs suffering and love for them.^^

Why are hunger cloths important

* Even though they have ^^fallen into disuse^^ because most people can read and write
* They are now used by ^^CAFOD in thrid world countries to help people understand the Bible better.^^
* ^^St Paul said “ let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace “^^

SOWAS for sacred objects

* ^^Catechism^^ “ All the signs in the liturgical celebrations are related to Christ “

why are sacred objects not important

* Can be misinterpretted
* Dont help Catholics understand their faith : The Gospells and readings do that , the priests Homily explaiins the faith , papal encylicals in which the pope explains the faith for the contemporary world.