The Significance of Artwork for Catholics

What is the oldest known icon of Christ?

• Icon of Christ - Vatican City
• Icon of Christ - Athens
• Icon of Christ - Jerusalem
• Icon of Christ - St Catherine's Monastery, Sinai

What is the purpose of exhibiting holy images in churches according to the Council of Nicaea?

• To aid in worship
• To attract visitors
• For decoration only
• To show off wealth

What is a halo?

• Not connected with religious or spiritual matters
• A painting rendered on fresh plaster
• A golden circle around Christ or a saint's head to show they are holy
• A holy image painted in a certain style on wood

What is the purpose of bishops promoting sacred art?

• To ensure that the images themselves are worshipped
• To ensure that artists make a profit from their work
• To ensure that only certain styles of art are used in churches
• To ensure that sacred art is displayed in a variety of places and ways

What does the halo in the Icon of Christ symbolize?

• Christ's power
• Christ's humanity
• Christ's holiness and divinity
• Christ's humility

Where did Giotto paint scenes from the life of St Francis of Assisi?

• Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, Italy
• Westminster Abbey in London, England
• Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France
• St Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy

What is a fresco?

• A method of painting on freshly laid plaster
• A type of stained glass
• A type of mosaic
• A type of sculpture

What is the significance of sacred art in Catholicism?

• It is only important for artists
• It is not important
• It should only be used in churches
• It should be promoted in all its forms

What is the purpose of paintings, frescos, and drawings in Catholicism?

• To express belief by the artist and those who observe the art
• To entertain people
• To make money for the church
• To decorate churches

What is the difference between sacred art and secular art?

• Sacred art is not used for decoration, while secular art is
• Sacred art is sold for profit, while secular art is not
• Sacred art is connected with religious or spiritual matters, while secular art is not
• Sacred art is only used in churches, while secular art is used everywhere else