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Catholic AnswerOriginally it is thought that the baptismal font was located near the entrance to the Church, or even in the narthex, symbolic of the fact that baptism is how one enters the Church. I think over the centuries, it migrated up to the front of the Church, and in the last fifty years, I have seen baptismal fonts all over the place. I know of one Cathedral where the baptismal font hasn't been stationary for decades depending on the current Rector, and his current opinion.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoIn a church the font is on the altar. The font is where babies are baptized.
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What is a religious font used for?
A religious font is used for the ritual of holy water, typically found in churches. It is often a basin or small pool where water is blessed by a priest and can be used by worshippers for various religious ceremonies or blessings.
Where do they baptise someone in the church?
At a baptismal font.
What is a baptisimal font?
a bowl what u find in a church
Where are babies baptized in church?
Babies are baptized at the baptismal font
Why is a font important?
It is a receptacle in Church for the water used in Baptism
Why is font important?
It is a receptacle in Church for the water used in Baptism
What is the bowl called that you bless yourself in a catholic church?
font
What are the holy water fountains at the entrance of the church called?
the holy water fountains or font at the entrances of the church
Why are fonts at the back of any church?
The fonts hold Holy Water so that congregants can bless and exorcise themselves as they enter church for Mass. Some Catholic Churches may also have their baptismal font in the back of the church. However, most churches today have the font in the front of the church.
Where should baptismal be located in Catholic church?
Traditionally it is close to the main entrance of the church; as the main door is the entrance to the church; symbollically the baptismal font and the sacrement of batism represents the persons' entrance into the faith.
Why is the font at the back of Canterbury Cathedral?
The person to be baptized is greeted at the back of the church and welcomed before processing into the church. Often the font is placed there and is symbolic. After baptism the newly baptized is a member of the church and processes to the front once again to complete the service.
What does a Mormon church Font look like?
They are so beautiful this is one in a temple.
