Redemption Questions

Jesus first appeared to Mary after his resurrection, she didn’t recognise him immediately. Jesus looked different he isa new creation. Redemption changes
us and makes us more perfect

Pentecost (50 days after the resurrection) the disciples are filled with the powerof the Holy Spirit. Gave them the courage and ability to go out into the

the voice of God in their heart and soul guiding them to make a moral decision.
Conscience is based on natural law from God of what is good and bad.
Conscience is made of natural instincts

“Do Good and Avoid Evil”. St Aquinas

“Conscience has to be educated” CCC

“Conscience is the most secret core and sanctuary of a man.... conscience reveals the law whichis fulfilled by love of God and neighbou’® Gaudium et Spes 16

“Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us....Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace”

“Take this, all of you, and eat 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 the chalice of my blood, the biood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for the forgiveness of sins, Do this in memory of me”

example in Mark 14-15 because of hissuffering on the cross. “My God, my God why have you forsaken me”
restorer because he restores the relationship between God and Humanity
Jesus is the victor because he overcomes suffering and death

St Irenaeus- metaphor of the tree. Tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 3) and the tree of the cross. Jesusis the ‘new Adam’

St Anslem- Ransom and slavery metaphor. Jesus paid a ‘ransom’ for all the sins of humanity. Jesus is the Lamb of God.

Catholics: “Source and Summit of Catholic life” CCC. Highest form of prayer and gives spiritual strengths. Becomesthe body and blood of Christ.
Orthodox: Bread and Wine become the Body and Blood. Celebrated in the community. More emphasis on ritual. Consecration behind iconostasis.
Anglican: Spirit of Christ is received in Communion. Not literally Body and Blood
Quakers and salvation army: no form of the Eucharist,
Nonconformist- memorial of the Last supper

Redemption and salvation is an on-going process.
Past- Jesus death and resurrection were essential to humanity’s salvation.
Present- Salvation is on ongoing process
Future- Salvation will be completed at the end of time.

Before he ascended into heaven Jesus told he disciples they would be his witnesses ‘to the ends of the earth’ Disciples to spread his message and teachings. After Jesus ascended into heaven, two angels said he will return in the future. Jesus will complete the redemption of the world at the end of time.

The Start of Mass
The readings
The offertory
The Eucharistic Prayer (Mass renews the new covenant) :
Communion
End of Mass

where the consecrated Bread is puton display in a monstrance. And the real presence of Christ is praised and adored

space where Catholics can worship together and also pray individually e.g. decoration of a Churchhelps show devotion to God,
Statues of saints in side chapels and stations of the cross help Christians reflect on Jesus’ suffering and inspire people to follow Jesus’ and the Saints’ examples.

A table is used as a remindere-enactment of the Last Supper. Jesus told his disciples to eat his body and drink his blood, ‘which will be given up for you’ (Mark’s Gospel)

Jesus’ death showed that Jesus lived his life in total obedienceto the will of God the Father. He is always followed by God’s wishes and did the right thing. Jesus showedtotal obedience to God the father.
‘Jesus is the new Adam’ CCC. Helped restore the relationship between God and humans that had been broken by sins
“it is accomplished” (John’s Gospel)

Before 1965 Churches built facing east towards Jerusalem.In the shape of a cross, the Altar against the east wall. Priest had his back to the congregation.

After 1965- Churches have been built so all people can see and join in with the Mass. Often circular. The alter more towards the centre of the Church with seats around it. Priest faces the congregation.

Crucifix shows Christ crucified on the cross-a reminderof the suffering that Jesus endured out of his love for humanity. Reminderof the sacrifice.

Cross is
a cruciform without a figure of Christ on it. It signifies the resurrection. It is a symbol of Jesus victory over death.

Risen Christ focuses on Christ as the risen glorified savior. Emphasis the resurrection and that during the Holy Communion, Catholics are receiving the body,
blood, soul and divinity of the Risen Christ.

Jesuus’ resurrection —- Jesus showed total obedienceto the Father, fulfilled God’s will and neversinned, he was not held away from God be death and sin. Three days after his death, Jesus was raised back to life by God the Father. This destroyed the ultimate powerof sin and death. And helped restore the harmony of creation. “On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures” Nicene Creed.

Lectern- so people can hear and see the Word of God. Jesus was the “Word made flesh” John 4
Crucifix- reminds Christians of Jesus suffering. Inspires gratitude and love. “
Tabernaclea box where the consecrated bread is kept. Housesthe real presence of Christ. Instils deep sense of peace that Christ is still caring for them.
Altar- Place of sacrifice. Where the bread and wine are offered to God at Mass

People are able to sin because God gave humansfree will (Genesis 3)
Sin broke the relationships between God and humanity and destroyed the harmony of God’s creation.
Jesus helped to restore this damage by living his life in total obedience to God’s will.

Restoration of the cosmic order is when the resurrection helped to restore the harmony of creation as sin has damaged creation.
(Geneses 1 “lt was very good”)

Jesus’ ascension - 40 daysafter jesus was resurrected, he rose up to heavento take his place beside the Father as the Son of God.
Jesus’ resurrection and ascension have helped to restore the cosmic order, by making the whole of creation as perfect as God intended it to be.
This shows that Jesus is with the Father.
Gives believers faith that they will also be raised up to heaven.
“Jesus ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the father.” Nicene Creed