sanctuary to do and sacred vessels .pptx
- 1. SANCTUARY
- 2. What is a Sanctuary? The most sacred part of a religious building. The sanctuary is the front part of the church from where the Priest stands during Mass. It is usually elevated from the nave, where the congregation sits.
- 4. What's on the Sanctuary? THE ALTAR CANDLES TABERNACLE LECTERN CRUCIFIX CREDENCE TABLE SANCTUARY LAMP STATUES AND IMAGES PRESIDERS CHAIR
- 5. The Altar The altar is the table where the Priest celebrates the Eucharist and reminds believers that this is a special meal. We bring our gifts of bread and wine to the altar. They become Jesus' Body and Blood.
- 7. Candles Candles are used in Catholic worship to represent the light of Christ. During Mass, candles may be held on either side of the Priest as he proclaims the Gospel. At least two candles are
- 9. Tabernacle The tabernacle is where the Consecrated Hosts, which have not been used during Mass, are kept. There is a red light left on somewhere close by to remind us that Jesus is present in the hosts.
- 11. Lectern During the Mass, the Word of God is read from the lectern. This helps to remind us that what believers are hearing is important and worthy of paying special attention to. The lector is the person who reads the First and Second Readings during Mass.
- 13. Crucifix A crucifix, a cross with the figure of Jesus, is always clearly visible during Mass. The crucifix reminds us that Jesus died and rose again to new life.
- 15. Credence Table This is the table where the items that are going to be used for the Mass are stored.
- 17. Sanctuary Lamp The red light near the tabernacle is known as the Sanctuary Lamp. A lit Sanctuary Lamp signifies the presence of God in the tabernacle that contains the Eucharist.
- 19. PRESIDERS CHAIR The Priest celebrating Mass sits on the presidential chair during some parts of the Mass. Every Catholic church has a presider's chair. In a cathedral the chair is called a cathedra. It is for the Bishop or
- 21. STATUES AND IMAGES Statues or images of Jesus, Mary and the saints are in the church to inspire us try to live like they did.
- 23. Exodus 20:4-5 " Ayaw pagbuhat ug diosdios o larawan sa bisan unsa didto sa langit o dinhi sa yuta o diha sa tubig nga anaa ilalom sa yuta Ayaw pagyukbo sa bisan unsang diosdios o pagsimba niini kay ako Ginoo nga inyong Dios ug abughoan ako. Silotan ko kadtong nagsalikway kanako lakip ang ilang mga kaliwat hangtod sa ikatulo ug ikaupat nga kaliwatan. "
- 24. "idolatry EXODO 25:18-20 ug EZEKIEL 41:17- 20
Editor's Notes
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