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This is so that one may bless oneself with holy water, removing venial sin from ones soul, and preparing one to enter into the Holy presence of God. The font is at the back of the Church- the Alter is at the front. If the church is oriented (that is, the sanctuary is in the eastern end and the entrance in the west) the font is usually found in the west.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoUsually as a reminder of our own baptism as we enter the church. However, not all baptismal fonts are at the back of the church ... many are in front, too.
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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.
Where in church is the font?
.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.
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.
Why does the Catholic Church empty the font in Lent?
Catholic empty the front because they believed that Jesus Christ has not been risen.
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.
What is the shape and style of text called?
It is called font.
What is the font part of a ship?
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What is the front used for the books of twilight?
1st of all it's not front it's font and the font is called ZEPHYR
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.
Do you put snow chains on the font or back on a 2005 ford focus?
front u always chain the drive wheels first
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
