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It is the table at the front of the church, usually made of wood or marble. It is where the Eucharist is celebrated.
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What is an altar cloth in catholic church?
It is a cloth placed on an altar.
What differentiates a dedicated Catholic Church building from other Catholic Church buildings?
A dedicated Catholic Church has an altar and both the altar and the Church itself have been solemnly consecrated with a lot of Sacred Chrism and incense by a Bishop. There will be a signed declaration somewhere that says that the Bishop has consecrated the Church and when.
What is an area in a Catholic Church that is raised and has the altar and the ambo?
the Sanctuary
What is the name where the altar and priest are during a mass?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe altar (and the priest when he is at the altar) are contained in the sanctuary of the Church.
Is the sanctuary the same as the meeting place in a Catholic Church?
The sanctuary is the part of the church which contains the altar.
What is an altar bell?
An altar bell is a bell rung in the Roman Catholic church at significant times during the Mass.
Is there any Church training to become an altar boy in the Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, if you have made your first Holy Communion and want to be an altar boy, you speak to the priest and ask him. He will talk to you and arrange for you to be trained.
What color will be on the altar in a Catholic church on Christmas day?
White! The color of Joy!
What does a Catholic Church have in it?
A Catholic Church has as its main focus a Sanctuary which contains an Altar, Ambo, and the Tabernacle which are all used in the Celebration of the Most Holy Mass.
What is an altar in a Church made out of?
.Catholic AnswerNormally stone, at least the actual part of the altar that the sacrifice is celebrated on would be stone. There is often an "altar stone" inserted in the top of a wooden altar.
Is there bone of a saint in the altar of a Catholic church?
It is possible for a Catholic church to have a relic, such as a bone, of a saint placed within the altar. This practice is done to honor the saint and to strengthen the spiritual connection between the church and the saint.
What is an altar vow?
The term "altar vow" is not used in the Catholic Church, the only reference that I can find to it is a quote in a novel from a long time ago where "altar vow" is used to refer to the marriage vows that a man and a woman make before the altar.
