Main Parts Of A Catholic Church Flashcards
The altar is
The place of sacrifice from where the bread and wine are offered to God at Mass.
Christ is truly present
At the altar,offering himself to God on behalf of humanity
The tabernacle is
A box where the consecrated Bread is kept after the Mass
The tabernacle houses
The real presence of Christ,so many Catholics like to pray in front of it
The tabernacle can be taken
To people who can’t attend mass because they are too ill.So they can still take communion
The crucifix is a model
Of a cross with Jesus crucified on it
Crucifix reminds Christians
Of the suffering Jesus went through to save humanity
The crucifix inspires
Gratitude and love for all Christ has done for humanity,including the forgiveness of sins
The Lectern is the
Reading stand,from where Bible readings are given.
Christ is present at the lectern
Because the Word of God is proclaimed
Readings from the Lectern remind Christians
How God has guided his people from the beginning,while readings from the NT tell Christians about Jesus’ teachings