Catholic Churches Flashcards
1
Q
What is the altar?
A
The altar is where Christians people get married and also it’s where we receive the body and blood of Christ.
2
Q
What do the candles symbolise?
A
When the wax goes down, it symbolises the giving up.
3
Q
What is the tabernacle?
A
That’s where the body of Christ is kept and that’s where we genuflect.
4
Q
What is the font?
A
The font is where infants get baptised (Infant Baptism) and it represents the welcoming of the people in Church because it is usually placed in front if the entrance. It also symbolises re-birth.
5
Q
What is the confessional?
A
The room where we go to confess
6
Q
What is the Lectern?
A
Readings
7
Q
Why do Catholics use statues?
A
Statues help to focus onto something when praying
8
Q
Name a few features of a Catholic Church
A
Altar Candles Tabernacle Font Confessional Lectern Statues
