A Tour of The Church Whilst

taking a tour of any church we must

remember that all Churches are
different and that the size and
contents of Churches may vary on
many different types of things
including the type of Christianity being
preached at the place of worship.
Ground Plan -From looking at this first
image we can see that one of the key
features of a Christian Church is the ground plan upon which it is
built, as it is most likely always to be built in the shape of a cross.
High Alter Here we can see the
high alter, where traditionally a
priest or minister will celebrate Holy
Communion with the gathered
community.
Main Sanctuary Light This can be
seen hanging above the High Alter
and when lit is used to resemble the
presence of the Holy Spirit of the
congregation.
Pulpit - The pulpit is a
preacher will stand on to
God. It is most
from ground level to
words
of the
how the
right

platform, which the

spread the word of
commonly raised
signify the
importance of Gods
and is on the right
High alter to show
preacher is at Gods
hand and is an
important figure as he is

spreading the word of God.

Lectern The lectern is a stand usually shaped as a
eagle, on which the Bible is placed and read from.
The use of an eagle is symbolic as it shows how God
has spread his wings and spreads his world around
the whole word.

Font The font is the basin containing the

is used in baptism to symbolize the
away of all sins and is usually found by
the Church.
By Hattie Cockerill

water that
washing
the door of