Catholic church Features

Question 1

What is a lecturn?

Answer 1

book stand from which readings are proclaimed

Question 2

what is the meaning and significance of a lectern?

Answer 2

Liturgy of the world is a key feature of the mass

homily and other prayers also read from here

redemption is achieved through responding to the word of god

Question 3

what is an altar?

Answer 3

the table that is the focus point inside the church

Question 4

what is the meaning and significance of the altar?

Answer 4

Represents the table at the last supper

links to the temple, altar built by Moses

redemption is made possible because of the sacrifice Jesus made at the Last Supper

Question 5

what is a crucifix?

Answer 5

a cross with an image of the crucified Jesus on

Question 6

what is the meaning and significance of the crucifix?

Answer 6

aid to prayer

a reminder of Jesus suffering

redemption is possible due to the sacrifice made by Jesus in his death on the cross

Question 7

what is a tabernacle?

Answer 7

a box where consecrated gist, or charity, is kept

Question 8

what is the meaning and significance of a tabernacle?

Answer 8

“dwelling place of Jesus”

link to tabernacle where ten commandments were kept by mosses
a physical reminder of the redemption made possible through Jesus’ physical death and resurrection