ITEMS IN A CATHOLIC CHURCH

CANDLES

• Location: Devotional areas and assemply area of church
• Use: Once used for light to read the scriptures in.
• Symbolizes : the sacred or holy mysteries

VOTIVE LIGHTS

• Location: In front of statue or shrine
• Use: Candles are lit as a prayer to that statue or shrine
• Symbolizes: Individual prayers in togetherness or hope

REREDOS

• Location: Behind the altar
• Use: For decoration and beautification
• Symbolizes: The holiness and beauty of Gid and the Holy Spirit
• What: Can be statues, paintings, engravings,etc.