The architecture, design and decoration of Churches Flashcards
Catholic Christianity - Forms of expression
what is a Blessed sacrament?
consecrated hosts kept in the tabernacle
what is the Nave?
where the worshippers sit
what is the Sanctuary?
the sacred space where the altar is and where Mass is celebrated
what is the Baptismal font?
contains Holy water
what is a Confessional?
the sacrament of reconciliation
what is the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
a symbol of “God’s boundless and passionate love for mankind
what is the statue of St Peter holding the keys of the kingdom?
a symbol of his spiritual power
how does the Altar reflect belief?
the priest offers Mass on the altar as a symbol of Christ offering himself as a sacrifice
how do the candles reflect belief?
that Jesus is the light of the world
how does the Tabernacle reflect belief?
that Jesus is present in the Blessed Sacramanet
how does the the baptismal font reflect belief?
at the entrance of the church, that baptism is what makes a person a member of the Church
how does the Lectern reflect belief?
that faith and truth come from the Bible and the teaching of the Church
how does the Sacred Heart reflect belief?
symbolises the eternal fire of God’s love in Christ
how are the features used in worship?
- the people gather in the nave for worship
- the priests and servers gather in the sanctuary
- the lectern is used for the Liturgy of the Word
what is a Source of wisdom for the architecture, design and decoration?
The Catechism says that the People of God should build a church for worship wherever the authorities allow it
