Religion in the Past Flashcards Preview

JC RE > Religion in the Past > Flashcards

Flashcards in Religion in the Past Deck (4)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

What was The Station?

A

Once a year the priest came to one of the houses in the parish to celebrate Mass. It was a great honour

2
Q

What would the hosting family do months in advance in preparation for the Station?

A

They would do up the house inside and out; paint gates, whitewash walls, wallpapering, cleaning windows, dusting and waxing furniture

3
Q

What would the woman of the house do a few days ahead of the Station?

A

She would begin baking bread and cakes. Butter was freshly churned and moulded into fancy shapes.

4
Q

What happened to the bucket of spring water blessed by the priest at the Station Mass?

A

Everyone took home a bottle to bless their family and farm animals

Decks in JC RE Class (95):