Inside the Catholic Church & Mass

Question 1

Why are some Christian Churches built up on hills?

Answer 1

To show that they are the most important building in the area. Also it would be easy to see and defend it

Question 2

Why were churches built facing east?

Answer 2

East is the direction of the Holy Land and where Jesus lived

Question 3

What are the 10 main features of a Catholic church?

Answer 3

-Altar
-Tabernacle
-Lectern
-Font
-Crucifix
-Cross
-Votive candles
-Thurible
-Confession box
-Statue of Mary

Question 4

What are the 6 most important features of a Catholic church?

Answer 4

-Altar
-Tabernacle
-Lectern
-Font
-Crucifix
-Cross

Question 5

What is the altar and why is it important?

Answer 5

The altar is a table which holds the items for Holy Communion. This is important as it represents the presence of Christ during mass

Question 6

What is the tabernacle and why is it important?

Answer 6

The tabernacle is a special cupboard where the consecrated Eucharist is kept for later use. It is important as it holds the presence of Jesus Christ

Question 7

What is the lectern and why is it important?

Answer 7

The lectern is a special stand where people read from and it is used to hold the Bible. It is important as it symbolizes the spreading of the Word of God because of the many scriptures, readings and teachings that have been spoken from there.

Question 8

What is the font and why is it important?

Answer 8

The font is a basin that holds the water for Baptism. It is important as it represents the beginning of somebody’s christian life. It is also a symbol of cleansing and rebirth.

Question 9

What is the crucifix and why is it important?

Answer 9

The crucifix is a cross with the figure of Jesus on it. It is important as it represents Jesus’ suffering and death.

Question 10

What is the cross and why is it important?

Answer 10

An empty cross. It is important as it represents Jesus’ resurrection- his victory over death- and it is a symbol of christianity.

Question 11

What is a pew?

Answer 11

A long bench used for seating the congregation or a choir

Question 12

What is the congregation

Answer 12

a group of people gathered for religious worship.

Question 13

What is mass?

Answer 13

A religious service worshiping god and celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist. It follows fixed events which are called the orders of mass

Question 14

What are the orders of mass in order?

Answer 14

1-Greeting, penitential rite
2-Liturgy of the word
3-Creed, Prayers
4-Offertory
5-Preface, Eucharistic prayer
6-Our Father, sign of peace
7-Communion
8-Blessing

Question 15

What are greetings and the penitential rite and why are they done?

Answer 15

The greeting is at the start of the mass and the priests greets the people. The penitential rite is said which is a rite where you confess your sins. The greeting is done to make people feel part of the community and the penitential rite is said so we can acknowledge our sins and ask for forgiveness.

Question 16

What is the Liturgy of the word and why is it done?

Answer 16

The Liturgy of the word is a series of readings from the New and Old Testament and the Gospels. A homily is said to explain the readings. The Liturgy of the word is said to inform people about the word of God

Question 17

What is the Creed and prayers and why are they done?

Answer 17

The creed is a confession of faith. The creed is done so we can feel a sense of unity and strength towards our faith. Prayers are a private times between God and the people saying them. They are done so people can develop a relationship with God and so they can request help and forgiveness or give thanks.

Question 18

What is the Offertory and why is it done?

Answer 18

The offertory is a service where gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar. It is done so they can be than transformed into the body and blood.

Question 19

What is the Preface and the Eucharistic prayer and why are they done?

Answer 19

The Preface is the beginning of the Eucharistic prayer which usually has dialogue between the priest and the congregation. It is done to set the tone and engage with the congregation. The Eucharistic prayer is a prayer which turns the bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus. This is done because it shows that Christ is in the room with us.

Question 20

What is the Our Father and the sign of peace and why are they done?

Answer 20

The Our Father is a prayer that Jesus taught to his disciples which is said to help connect with God. The sign of peace is a gesture of good will to each other and is done so people can connect with each other.

Question 20

What is Communion and why is it done?

Answer 20

Communion is where the body and blood of Christ is received. This is done to re-enact the last supper

Question 20

What is the Blessing and why is it done?

Answer 20

The blessing is when the people are dismissed by the priest and sent to spread the word. This is done to remind people to spread the word and to make people feel part of the community.

Question 21

What is the process called when the bread and wine are turned into the body and blood of Christ?

Answer 21

transubstantiation

Question 22

What is it thought to give you when you eat the body/bread of Christ?

Answer 22

strength

Question 23

What is it thought to do to you when you drink the blood/wine of Christ?

Answer 23

wash you clean of your sins