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| why do you think relgious festivals of light take place during the autumn and winter |
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| because it is cold and dark and people need something to brighten up their lives |
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| what do you think the light and darkness represent in terms of humna nature |
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the light is good and pure
the darkness is evil |
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| why is light an important theme in religion |
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| all religions have rules about how poeple should live and that they should be a good example to others. the light is a symbol to remind them to follow the path of good. |
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| what do you think Jesus meant when he said I am the light of the world |
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| he meant that people should follow him - the light - and if they did he could show them the was to good and pure life. he would lead them away from the path of evil. |
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| in some places of worship, a person might light a candle to remember someone who is very ill or who has died. why do you think this ritual is important for some people. |
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| by lighting the candle they remember their loved ones. as they light the candle they can say a prayer for them. |
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| ou think of three people who have been shining examples fo others - people who have brought light into the world |
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mother tereasa of calcutta - she was a nun who spent her life helping the poor and sick of india
francis of assissi - he lived during the crusades and turned his back of wealth to help others
oscar romero - a priest who was assasinated in el salvador - where he spoke out against the governemnt and mis-treatment of people
Lord Shaftesbury - he was a english politician who got laws passed to help the condition of the poor, especially poor children |
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an object used in the advent service (christian festival of light) - which is held at christmas time to celebrate the birth of christ
is is like a round ball with a candle in it |
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| what is on the christingle and what do they mean |
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The Christingle consists of:
* an orange representing the world;
* a red ribbon around it representing the blood of Jesus;
* dolly mixtures, dried fruits or sweets skewered on cocktail sticks pushed into the orange, representing the fruits of the earth and the four seasons and
* a lit candle pushed into the centre of the orange, representing Jesus Christ as the light of the world |
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