The different internal features of a Catholic Church Flashcards
Catholic Christianity - Forms of expression
what is the Altar?
where the bread and wine are consecrated, a place of sacrifice and a table of sharing
what are the Consecrated hosts?
wafers which have been transformed in the Mass
what is the Crucifix?
a cross with an image of Christ on it
what is the Lectern?
a raised platform where the Bible is read aloud
what is the Tabernacle?
a container for consecrated hosts
what is Transubstantiation?
the belief that the bread and wine change into the body and blood of Christ in an unseen way
why is the Lectern important?
the Bible readings are read, they are the Word of God
why is the Altar important?
redemption because it is an altar of sacrifice
why is the Crucifix important?
Jesus died to save us from sin
why is the Tabernacle important?
Catholics believe there is a holy and special presence in a church building that keeps the hosts in the tabernacle
what is a Source of wisdom of the different internal features of a Catholic Church?
The Catechism says the tabernacle should be in a most worthy place and treated with the greatest honour
