Parts Of The Catholic Church

Question 1

The altar

Answer 1

Celebration of the Eucharist and main focus of Mass

Question 2

The Ambo / Lectern

Answer 2

Priests or ministers of the word read the gospels and readings

Question 3

The presidents chair

Answer 3

The presider (priest) leads the congregation and sits during Mass

Question 4

The sanctuary lamp

Answer 4

A burning lamp beside the taberknackle representing the light of Christ shining in our world, honours the presence of Christ and is usually red

Question 5

The taberknackle

Answer 5

The body of Christ is kept between Masses

Question 6

Statue of our Lady

Answer 6

Statues of important people in the Bible

Question 7

Candles

Answer 7

People lit them like saying a prayer and sometimes found in front of holy statues

Question 8

Stations of the cross

Answer 8

14 separate images on the walls depicting the Crucifixtion and the last important moments in Jesus life

Question 9

Stained glass windows

Answer 9

Shows biblical scenes colourfully

Question 10

Confessional box

Answer 10

People received the sacrament of reconciliation

Question 11

Crib

Answer 11

During Christmas this depicts a barn or cave in Jesus’ birth