Feel At Home In Any Catholic Church

Each Catholic Church may be unique But you will find familiar elements in any Catholic church That you also find in our own parish home. Baptismal font—a pool or large bowl of water usually stands Near the doors of the church and reminds us That baptism is our “door” To the Catholic faith. Nave—the large open room usually filed with pews or seats is The main assembly area. Sanctuary—the part of the church reserved for liturgical Action that contains an altar where the priest celebrates the sacrifice of The Mass A chair for the priest The lectern for reading Scripture Tabernacle—usually located in a place of honor in the Sanctuary, this receptacle holds consecrated hosts. A candle nearby Signifies when it is full In our Parish Church of St. Andrew It was built after Vatican II The option to put the tabernacle In the chapel was done since the main church is ‘multi-purpose.’ Crucifix—a prominent cross with an image of Father Christ crucified is usually located near the altar. Here in St. Andrew we don’t have this Though we have the processional cross. Statues—Statues and other forms of art of Father Christ Jesus, Mother Mary, or the Saints remind us of those who inspire us by their holy lives Here in St. Andrew we have the movable statues located at the vestibule of the Church and in the chapel that are placed in the altar on feasts Solemnities