A crucifix made with genuine olive wood crucifix and a coloured resin corpus. The crucifix is displayed to show the profound love Christ has for all of humanity and remind us of hope in the Resurrection that was through the victory of Jesus' Passion. The crucifix reminds us that there is no resurrection without the cross, and as Chrisitians, we are called to pick up our own crosses and follow Jesus.
This makes a lovely gift for First Communion or Confirmation.
 
Why do Catholics use the Crucifix?
"The death of the Lord our God should not be a cause of shame for us; rather, it should be our greatest hope, our greatest glory. In taking upon himself the death that he found in us, he has most faithfully promised to give us life in him, such as we cannot have of ourselves.
He loved us so much that, sinless himself, he suffered for us sinners the punishment we deserved for our sins. How then can he fail to give us the reward we deserve for our righteousness, for he is the source of righteousness? How can he, whose promises are true, fail to reward the saints when he bore the punishment of sinners, though without sin himself?
Brethren, let us then fearlessly acknowledge, and even openly proclaim, that Christ was crucified for us; let us confess it, not in fear but in joy, not in shame but in glory."
St. Augustine, 4th century