The Church - Sacred Place

We _________ our fingers in holy water .

We make the ____ of the _______ over ourselves.

In the name of the Father, the ___ and the Holy _____. This reminds us of our Baptism, our entry into Christ's family, the church.

We face the direction of the tabernacle and bend the right ____ till it touches the _____

We genuflect to the tabernacle because Jesus is really present in the form of _______

If the tabernacle is not in the main part of the church we ___ in the direction of the altar

The altar is honoured because it is on the altar that Jesus becomes present during the _____.

How else can we show respect for God's House

• wear a hat

• arrive in plenty of time for Mass

• take time to greet Te Atua in prayer

• talk in a loud voice to our friends

• move quietly and calmly around the church