Layout Of A Church Flashcards
What is the altar used for in the church?
It is the memory of Jesus’ last supper and the priest blesses it to become the body and blood of Jesus
What is the lectern used for in church?
The lectern is used for readers to spread the word about Gospels,Readings as well as for the priests to talk about the homily
What is the font used for in church?
This is used for baptism,the font holds the holy water needed
What is the tabernacle used for in church?
The tabernacle is used for when any concentrated bread becomes unused,we beleive that it shouldn’t thrown away and to be preserved
What is the sanctuary lamp used for in church?
The sanctuary lamp is used to show that we should honour the presence of Christ
What is the pascal candle used for in church?
The Paschal Candle is used during Easter to remind Christians about his resurrection from the darkness
What is the confessional used for in church?
A confessional is a box or stall which is used for confessing their sins in private
What is the stations of the cross used for in church?
This is used for a reflection and a re-creation for all of Jesus’ journey before his death
What is the crucifix used for in church?
The crucifix is a common as well as an important symbol in Christianity as it’s the sign of Jesus’ death and resurrection
What are the 11 things in the Church?
Tabernacle,Altar,Crucifix,Font,Confessional,Lectern,Sanctuary Lamp,Stations of the Cross, Paschal Candal,Pews and Pulpit
What is the pews?
Where people sit
What is the pulpit?
A raised enclosed platform in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon
