Q. 1. What is a Crucifix? Is it the same as a Cross?

A. 1. A Crucifix (from Latin cruci fixus meaning "(one) fixed to a cross") is an image of Jesus on the Cross, as distinct from a bare Cross. The representation of Jesus himself on the Cross is referred to in English as the Corpus (Latin for "body").

The above pictures reflect the following:

A. (Top left) = a Crucifix which is a cross with the crucified Body of Christ on it.

B. (Center) = a plain Cross.

C. (Top right) = A mockery of the Crucifix. It implies Christ resurrected for your salvation. Such is a heresy. Christ DIED on the Cross for your salvation. No one is saved by the resurrection. Some Churches have removed the Crucifix above the Altar, as required by Canon Law and replaced it with this modern heresy. Some of these crosses look as if they have a nun on them with their arms in the air.