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Where is the Blessed Sacrament put for adoration?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Blessed Sacrament is placed on the altar, held in a Luna, placed in a Monstrance on the altar.
When should you reverence the altar?
It is customary to reverence the altar (which means while facing the altar, stand "at attention", and then make a slight bow of the head) when a Catholic visiting the inside of a Catholic church passes an altar where Holy Mass has been celebrated, but where the Blessed Sacrament is not presently reserved. (When passing an altar or a tabernacle where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved, Catholics customarily genuflect instead.)
What is an altar actually called?
An altar is actually called "the altar", although if there are many altars in a Church, they may be called by a specific name, like the main altar, the high altar, the side altar, the Blessed Virgin Mary altar, the altar of repose, the Blessed Sacrament altar, the St. Joseph altar, etc.
Does a protestant church have a tabernacle?
I believe you are referring to the Altar and altar-communion rail. In that sense, yes. there is also the Reservation of the Sacrament- usually Dead center on the Altar, though some have it off to one side.
When the Blessed Sacrament is on the Altar do you genuflect upon entering the church or entering the pew?
upon entering the church
Can a bride get married at the altar if she is pregnant in a Catholic Church at the altar?
After receiving the sacrament of Penance (confession) and assuming all other requirements are met ( no previous marriages,etc.) then the answer is YES
What does it mean for the priest to venerate the altar?
To venerate means "respect"... At the entrance of Mass, the priest bows to the ALTAR, genuflects to the Blessed Sacrament (different forms - respect vs. adoration) ascends the steps of the altar, places both hands on the altar, bends to kiss the altar, rises... begins Mass. Should a deacon assist... at the entrance the deacon bows/genuflects... kisses the altar, but does not place his hands upon the altar.
What happens during a Mass entrance?
The priest comes into the Church, genuflects to the Blessed Sacrament, reverences the altar, and goes to his chair.
What do we call the place where the blessed sacrament is kept in church?
In a special sanctuary on the Altar. There may be several in larger churches.
What are the six chief parts of christian doctrine?
The six chief parts of Christian doctrine are based on the teachings of Martin Luther and include: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, the Office of the Keys and Confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar (Holy Communion). These parts serve as a foundational framework for understanding the teachings and beliefs of Christianity.
What century did the church make matrimony a sacrament?
Marriage was defined as a sacrament around the 12th century - the same century when clegy celibacy in the western church became mandatory and women were no longer ordained for service at the altar (yes, the Church did ordain women as bishops, priests and as deacons)
When is the Eucharistic Adoration?
Roman Catholic AnswerPerpetual Eucharist Adoration is 24/7 exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with at least one adorer always present before Our Blessed Lord in the Sacrament of the Altar.
