Catholics use the crucifix as a symbol of our faith. The crucifix is a reminder of the sacrifice and suffering Christ went through to eradicate our sins. It is also a way to keep Him in our memory... think of it not as an idol, but of a picture. If you look at a picture, you are reminded what was going on that day, who was taking the picture, maybe even what you were thinking when the picture was taken. Personally, (don't get mad at me) when I see a cross, I just think, "Oh that person is a Christian! Awesome! Good for them!" When I look at a crucifix, however, I see My Savior dying on a cross FOR ME!
Obviously no one (who is alive to day) really knows what the Christ looked liked, but the crucifix is a picture of Him in one of his biggest hours. It reminds us to pick up our own cross and suffer as He did (one of the other points of Lent.)
Whereas the crucifix is a symbol of God's love and victory over death, the cross symbolizes Jesus' Resurrection. From my research, the difference is just a matter of theology.
So I'll talk to everyone tomorrow, and God Bless!
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