T H E C AT H O L I C C H U R C HP H O T O I N V E N T O R Y

By John Echeverria

Here we see what looks like a bird bath with a bowl of water in the middle. This is one of many Holy Water station through out the church. people use this as a way of blessing themselves before they enter the church. Usually by dipping there hand in the Holy Water followed by making the sign of the Cross.

Holy Water

C H U R C H P E W S

Here we see rows of wooden benches. This is where the Parishioners sit during mass. There are kneelers under the benches so you don’t have to kneel on the hard floor. There are usually books on the ends of the pews to use to sing and follow along with the Mass.

Pipe Organ Here we see many pipes reaching towards the ceiling. This is were music comes from for mass. This is also where the choir sings from. Catholic churches often have pipe organs. We can also see a stained glass window in the background.

Confession Booth

Here we see two doors in wooden inlay. There is a red light bulb that will turn on when the confessional booth is in use. If you enter inside you would see a kneeler and wall with screen that is not see through.

Stations of the Cross

This is were people pray and see how Jesus was Condemned, crucified and

buried. There are 14 station that you pray at. Each Station has a different prayer.

Here we see jesus falling for the first time Left. Upper right: Jesus being nailed to

the cross. Bottom his death from crucifixion and a spear wound to his chest

The AltarHere we see the Altar were Priest prays and turns bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. There are three chairs behind the altar. The Priest sits in the middle chair and the altar boys are on the side. Two candles have to be lit during the mass to represent Jesus. There always have to be candles on or beside the

altar in a Catholic church.

L E C T E R N Here we see the lectern

were the 1st and 2nd readings from Gospels

are read. This is also where the Priest will give his homily. The lectern is

raised off the ground about three feet. This

helps the person speaking be better seen by the audience. In the

background you can see Mother Mary.

Baptismal Pool

This is a pool of Holy Water that has been blessed by the Priest. In this pool you can be fully submerged. Baptism is what is believe to absolve you from Original Sin. The P and X is a symbol used to represent the word Christ. “Chi-rho”

J E S U S O N T H E C R O S S

In this photo we see Jesus on the cross. His hands and feet are nailed to the cross. He is wearing a crown of thorns with a message nailed above him which reads, “Jesus of Nazareth king of the Jews.” There is always a crucifix with Jesus at the front of every Catholic church.

Tabernacle

This is where it is believed the Holy Spirit of Jesus rest.

There is a kneeler in front of the Tabernacled to pray

for healing or what ever you need. This Tabernacle

has an engraving of a chalice and bread with sun

rays. This is to represent the Body and Blood of

Jesus.