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In Catholic Churches I have seen crosses with Jesus’ body still on them. Do Catholics believe that Jesus is still on the cross?

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In Catholic Churches I have seen crosses with Jesus’ body still on them. Do Catholics believe that Jesus is still on the cross?

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A cross with the figure of the body of Jesus on it is called a crucifix. Catholics sometimes use it and sometimes use a bare cross. We do not think Jesus is still on the cross. The Bible tells us that Jesus is now in glory with the Father. But, Jesus really did hang on the cross and the crucifix helps us remember that he gave his life freely for us by hanging on a cross. At Christmas, we often picture Jesus lying in a manger flanked by Mary and Joseph. We do not think Jesus is still an infant, but the crib scene helps us remember that Jesus really did become one of us. In the same way, looking at a crucifix is a great way to learn to understand and appreciate how much our sins cost Jesus and how much he loves us.