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From A to Z with Corpus Christi Kinderchurch




A is for Angels, Fran Angelico Annunciation shows the Angel Gabriel visting the Virgin Mary to tell her of the birth of her child a son Jesus Prince of Peace. How many columns do you see? Can you find the window? What does the wings of Gabriel remind you of? What season do you think it is in the painting?

B is for Baptism, Andrea del Verrocchio painted the Baptism of Christ performed by John the Baptist. Are their feet underwater? What does the bird above them mean? Is that a shell in the hand of John the Baptist? Why? Are those angels behind Christ?

C is for Cross, Anniblae Carracci is the artist and the title is Christ Appearing to Saint Peter on the Appian Way. What are some clues that this is Christ? What do the keys open? Where is the Appian Way? Did Jesus vist Italy? Did Peter? How many halos are there? Where did Christ carry his cross?

D is for Dragon the one that was slayed. This painting is by RAFFAELLO, Sanzio. This is Saint George and the Dragon. Who is behind him? Why is the horse white? What is the lady doing? Who is the horse looking at in the painting? How many halos are there? Are there such things as dragons?

E is for Evangelist There were four. GOZZOLI, Benozzo painted the Four Evangelist on the ceiling (vaulted ceiling)What are some clues this is on the ceiling and not on a wall? How many animals do you see? Why? What do each of them have in their hands? Are they on clouds? How many have something to write with in their hands? What did they write?

F is for Flight to Egypt by DÜRER, Albrecht. What are they riding? Who is waliking beside them? Is it windy? How can you tell? Can you find a unicorn? Who is the baby? Who is wearing shoes? What do you think the parents are thinking about?

G is for God: Although the name of the painting is Baptism of Christ, PERUGINO, Pietro shows us in his painting what he thinks God may look like if he saw him. Where is God in the painting? What is God holding? See if you find 17 angels. See if you can find 5 men with no shirts or pants. Why are the men undressed?

H is for Holy Family painted by TIZIANO Vecellio. Who is Mary looking at in the painting? What animal is in the painting? Why? Does anyone have on shoes? What is the man doing?

I is for Ignatius. Apotheosis of Ignatius painted by BACICCIO. See if you can find 19 angels. How many are playing instruments? How many are in charge of the flowers? Where is St Ignatius going?








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