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A bookstand where the readings are proclaimed

Where the priest consecrates the Eucharist

A powerful reminder of Jesus' sacrifice made to redeem the human race

A box close to the altar where the consecrated host or Eucharist is kept

Where babies are baptised

A small room dedicated for private conversation during the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Images from the story of the Passion of the Christ. Another reminder of Jesus' death and suffering. Often ends at the Tabernacle

Visual aid in worship

Holy Water bowl at the entrance of the church used to make the sign of the cross

A painting done rapidly in water colour on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling

A religious work of art. Mainly depicts Jesus, Mary, Saints and Angels

A picture or pattern made up of arranged pieces of stone or tiles

Plays which focus on the representation of bible stories in Churches

Plays which give a dramatic presentation of the suffering of Jesus

An active style of Christian worship which may include dancing and lively music

A chant recited in parts which includes a response by the congregation between each part

A religious song. Written for the purpose of adoration, praise or prayer

Chanting and singing without musical accompaniment by one or more people

Readings that are read or sung

A clear reminder of Jesus' death and subsequent resurrection

A secret symbol for the first Christians

A symbol made from the first 2 letters of the Greek word for Christ (XP). The letters are combined to represent Jesus as Christ

A symbol of both the Holy Spirit and baptism

A symbol of Jesus' divine nature

The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Jesus said "I am the ----- and the -----, the first and the last, the beginning and the end"

The four gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John who have been linked to the four creatures to have surrounded God's throne. (Matthew=Human/Angel, Mark=Lion, Luke=Ox, John=Eagle)