Religious Rituals, Symbols and Sacred Spaces (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Definition of a ritual
Definition of a ritual
Structured sequence of activities with actions, words & objects
Rituals across societies
Rituals across societies
Universal - found in all cultures throughout history
Main function of rituals
Main function of rituals
Mark significant moments & reveal info about cultures
Religious ritual definition
Religious ritual definition
Ceremony with actions in specific order, has religious meaning
Symbolic value of religious rituals
Symbolic value of religious rituals
Represent deeper spiritual truths & beliefs
Location of religious rituals
Location of religious rituals
Sacred spaces or places of worship
Community role of religious rituals
Community role of religious rituals
Strengthen bonds within faith community
Definition of a symbol
Definition of a symbol
Image, object, gesture or action representing something else
Why symbols are powerful
Why symbols are powerful
Can mean different things to different people based on experience
Symbols in expressing beliefs
Symbols in expressing beliefs
Help express deep feelings when words are difficult
Role of symbols in rituals
Role of symbols in rituals
Help participants connect with faith on deeper level
Sacred space definition
Sacred space definition
Special place for focus on something of great importance
Types of sacred spaces
Types of sacred spaces
Natural features, churches/temples, memorial sites, buildings