Incarnation

Incarnation

When God took on the human condition to become Jesus showing how much God loves humanity

God knows what is to be human and this helps Christians value God’s love

Jesus is the word …

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Of God always existed took on human nature came to earth to guide people “word became flesh “ John

Jesus son of man

fully human lived a complete human life with human experiences and emotion

someone who has been given power and authority by God

““the son of Man must undergo great suffering” Mark

If Jesus were not fully human he would not have been bothered by the pain and suffering of his crucifixtion

Jesus as fully God

High priest asked Jesus asked are you “son of the blessed one “ Mark “I am” Mark

share in God’s power emphasising his divinity

God is eternal so Jesus could not become God so the resurrection proves Jesus was always God

Icthus

Represents Jesus Christ Son of God Saviour

declaration of faith declaring Jesus Christ was their saviour the Son of God

Christians could draw and erase this symbol to show they were Christians

Alpha and Omega

first and last letter of Greek alphabet indicated God and Jesus are involved in everything from beginning to end

referred to in the book of revelations

used in Church paschal candle to represent risen Christ

Chi - Rho

monogram formed from the two letters of the Greek word for Christ

reminder of Jesus death

that Jesus was sent by God to save humanity through his death

inspires Christians alternate to Cross

disagree symbol

you shall not make for yourself an idol exodus

Reasons against religious art

can’t portray God accurately An infinite God can’t be represented using finite human means

Art is misleading because it can’t portray God accurately it may give people the wrong ideas about God’s nature

second commandment Baptists beleive the commandment forbid it may give impression of idol worship

Reasons for Religious art

Catholic Church approves it

inspires people prayer aid focus on

learn about God’s work

Jesus was fully human - so can show Jesus in human form The bible teaches he was a human although no one know what he looked like any work that captures these qualities has value

Jesus was fully God - God revealed himself on earth

Jesus died to save humanity - shown as any ethnicity because all people in the world were affected by his death and resurrection

Christ the redeemer in Rio de Jinero

statue of Jesus with arms stretched out which represent obedience to God the father and love for all people

Another symbol

Crucifix - crucifixion of Jesus and God’s act of freeing people from the power of sin and death

Sacred heart

statue of Jesus that represents his self giving love for all people crown of thorns surrounding heart symbolises when hew as mocked by soldiers

Flames coming form heart represent Jesus’ burning love for all people

Parable of the Sheep and the Goat

story in the Bible

Jesus tells his followers that by serving and caring for people they are serving God

It shows Christians how they should respond to those in need

Jesus teaches that caring for people is verry important By showing love and kindness to others

“I was hungry and you gave me food… I was a stranger and you welcomed me”

Sacramental anture of relaity

sacrament outward sign of inward grace God’s love

whole reality seen as a sacrament because thee world is a sign of God’s love Go presence and love can be seen in the world

Jesus helped to bring God’s love and presence into the world

Sacraments …

welcome Christ into lives and sanctify a persons life making it more holy

Baptism

When a person becomes member of Church Water poured on head washing away of sin becomes a child of God

Confirmation

person confirms they are a member of the Church forehead anointed with holy oil faith is strengthened power of holy spirit renewed in their life

Eucharist

receiving the consecrated bread and wine, Body and Blood of Christ person receives life of Christ to keep growing in God’s love

Marrige

When a man and woman give consent to be married couple accept that through their love for eachother the love of God is active in their lives

Ordination

becoming Priest Deacon Bishop laying on of hands anointing of Chrism passes on power of holy spirit person commits himself to God and Church given powers to consecrate at mass , pass on God’s forgiveness of sins

Reconciliation

When a person confess their sins to a priest to be forgiven

person relationship with God restored

Sacrament of the Sick

person verry ill anointed with oil give strength to person and forgives their sins can happen more than once