1. LEARNING OBJECTIVE – To consider whether body is a form of religious art. By the end of the lesson: All must – have explored their own opinion on body art. Most should – be able to explain the symbolic significance of the art to the individual. Some could – consider whether scripture would support or go against body art. Religious Body Art

2. What is the religious meaning behind these tattoos? Annotate the sheet with ideas. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3. Alpha and Omega: beginning and end of the Greek alphabet – symbolises that God is the beginning and end of everything. The chalice: Can represent the blood of Jesus as it is used in Holy Communion/mass. The chalice is also a symbol of Jesus’ suffering – in the garden of Gethsemane he asked God: “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me.” Lion of Judah- in Christianity it refers to Jesus. Jesus is believed to be a descendant of the Tribe of Judah from the Old Testament. The book of Revelation refers to Jesus as a lion: “Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah! Agnus Dei is a Latin term meaning Lamb of God , and refers to Jesus Christ in his role of the perfect sacrificial offering that atones for the sins of humanity.

5. Isaiah 40:31: "They will soar on wings like eagles; they will not run and not grow weary, they will walk, and not be faint." Scripture…

6. Links to previous learning… Church lecterns are often in the shape of an Eagle. On gravestones

7. Links to previous learning… One of Raphael’s angels Michelangelo

8. Bikers for Christ "Some wish to live within the sound of church or chapel bells; We want to run a rescue shop within a yard of Hell!!!"