Church buildings (key words) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a sanctuary?
A
A holy place
2
Q
What is an altar?
A
A table made of stone on which the priest consecrates the bread and wine in Mass
3
Q
What is the tabernacle?
A
A box in which the consecrated (blessed) hosts are kept
4
Q
What is a mass?
A
The central act of worship of the catholic church which involves the celebration of the eucharist
5
Q
What is the crucifix?
A
It is a cross with the image of the crucified Christ on it
6
Q
What is a sanctuary lamp?
A
It reminds catholics that the blessed sacrament is in the tabernacle
