10.3 Features of the Church

Question 1

What are some features of the church?

Answer 1

• lectern
• altar
• statues
• tabernacle

Question 2

Why is the altar important?

Answer 2

• where transubstantiation takes place
• in the special area called the sanctuary
• focus point of Catholic churches because worship is centred on the celebration of the Eucharist

Question 3

Why are the stations of the cross important?

Answer 3

• reminds us of Jesus’ passion
• reminds us of all he has done for us
• we can reflect on how we live our lives

Question 4

Why are the statues important?

Answer 4

• focal point at the front of the church

- strengthens faith

Question 5

Why is the lectern important?

Answer 5

• readings from Bible are proclaimed
• priest preaches sermon
• at the front to show that the teachings and Bible are important, but to the side to show the Eucharist is the focus

Question 6

Why are the features of the church bad?

Answer 6

• act as distractions and take our thoughts away from the real meaning of mass
• pointless because to pray you only need God and yourself, makes mass less personal
• waste of money, money spent on features could be given to charity or spent in a useful way