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What is the Altar other wise known as Communions table?
This is found at the eastern end of most churches; the place where the bread and wine of holy communion are shared with the people.
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What is the Lectern?
This is the ledge on which a bible is placed to be read during a service
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What is the Pulpit?
This is the place from which the sermon is given.
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What are stained glass windows? and what are their purposes?
They tell the Bible stories, or the life of a saint.
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What are some uses for church buildings?
Various activities in the local community such as parties, youth groups, mothers meetings, musical concerts.
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What do people do in worship?
Pray together, sing religious songs, give offerings to god, visit holy places, read holy books, celebrate festivals together.
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What is the significance of an ALTAR in a catholic church?
This is the focal point of worship, this is the table of sacrifice. This is the central part in every service.
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What is the significance of a PULPIT and LECTERN in a catholic church?
Reading and preaching of word important but secondary to the sacraments. Pulpit not central and no essential. Homily/ Sermon short.
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What is the significance of a ORGAN in a catholic church?
Hymn singing is important but organ is often out of view.
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What is the significance of a FONT in a catholic church?
Sacraments are central to faith, Placed symbolically by door - entry to faith/church. Often ornate - importance
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What is the significance of a CRUCIFIX/ CROSS in a catholic church?
Crucifix reminds us of Christ's suffering and sacrifice.
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What is the significance of a STOUP and the PASCHAL CANDLE in a catholic church?
They have a symbolic connection with baptism and christ's resurrection.
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What is the significance of a TABERNACLE and a SANCTUARY LAMP in a catholic church?
These are very important- host is Christ's body
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What is the significance of stained glass windows, statues & votive candles and stations of the cross in a catholic church?
All features are important aspects of faith depict saint ans mary.
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What is a chasuble?
A chasuble is a colored vestment worn only by the priest.
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What is to genuflect?
To go down on the right knee in adoration
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What is the sacrament of BAPTISM?
This is when we enter into the life of Jesus and receive his spirit. We are cleansed of original sin. We become member of the church and try to be like Jesus by being kind to one another
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What is the sacrament of EUCHARIST?
This is when we receive Holy Communion we receive Jesus truly present in the form of bread and wine.
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What is the sacrament of MARRIAGE?
Jesus gives the married couple the help to love one another with God's love.
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What is the sacrament of HOLY ORDERS?
This brings a special grace if the holy spirit to help the person who acts in the place of jesus.
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What is the sacrament of CONFIRMATION?
This gives us the gifts of the Holy spirit and we affirm the promises made at out baptism
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What is the sacrament of RECONCILIATION?
This offers inner healing, it is God's plan to heal, renew, transform and strengthen s for everyday living.
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What is water the symbol of in baptism?
New life in the family of God and cleansing from sin
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What is the flame of the candle a symbol of in baptism?
The resurrection of Jesus
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What is the oil of chrism a symbol of in baptism?
Being chosen for a special task in life
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What s the white garment a symbol of in baptism?
new life and faith in Jesus
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What does the word bible mean?
Book
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About how many languages has the bible been translated into?
Over 2000
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What is adultery?
When a married person is having a sexual relationship with someone whom they are not married
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What is an annulment?
When a marriage is terminated by the church because it was not valid
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What is a civil partnership?
The legal recognition of a same-sex relationship with a registry office ceremony
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What is promiscuity?
Having many sexual partners without commitment
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In making moral decisions, we need to bear in mind....
Our own needs and wants, the needs and beliefs of others, out own ideas about the wrong and right thing to do, out religious beliefs
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Under what circumstances are abortions legal?
The pregnancy puts the mothers life a risk, giving birth would endanger the mental health of the mother, the pregnancy places existing children under any threat, there is a real risk that the baby will be born handicapped
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What is the pro-life argument?
Human reasons: All humans are unique, this includes those who are severely handicapped. Adoption: Thousands of couples are infertile and cannot have children. They would love to adopt a baby Human Rights: Each baby conceived is a potential human bei
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What is the pro-choice argument?
Every woman has the right to choose what happens to her own body. If a woman is pregnant because she has been ***** she must have the right to an abortion. If a baby os going to be handicapped abortion might be the best way out for everyone.
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What does euthanasia mean?
When someone is helped to die without pain before they would have died naturally.
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What is the sanctity of life?
This is the belief that all life is given by god and is therefore sacred
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What would happen to a catholic who has had an abortion?
They would automatically be kicked out of the church
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According to Catholics when does life begin?
Life begins at contraception
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What is Natural Law?
This says that everything has a natural purpose, and catholics shouldn't un-do things
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