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The document provides details about various aspects of Catholic church architecture and religious practices: 1) Catholic churches have crosses and images of Jesus on the outside and intricate architecture on the inside, with pews and religious artwork. 2) The rosary is a string of beads used for prayer to God and the Virgin Mary. 3) The pope leads mass and blesses people with holy water and sacred items like wine and bread.
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- 2. This is the entrance and outside of the church. Most Catholic churches have crosses and Jesus on the outside of their church. Catholic churches have been built with very beautiful and fascinating architecture.
- 3. Here are two pages from the Bible. Many catholics take their bible with them to church, but some churches provide bibles.
- 4. A rosary consists of of a string of beads with a crucifix. Each bead is considered to be a prayer to God and the mother of God, Mary.
- 5. The inside of the church is made up of a lot fascinating architecture. It also has pews and pictures or crosses of jesus (crucifix). When the mass is not in session some people come in to pray individually.
- 6. Many people believe that she creates miracles. Most people pray to her about family, sickness, etc.
- 7. The pope gives mass and bless people with holy water. He usually has a bible, candles, wine, bread, and holy water on his stand.
- 8. The stained glass window represent or tell stories about Jesus and the Virgin Mary. These window are considered sacred and beautiful.
- 9. Each row of pews has bibles for the people. People use the kneeling benches when it's time to pray during mass. Kneeling down is considered as bowing down for God.
- 10. Holy water stoups are always located in the entrance of the church. When walking in the church people usually dip their fingers in the holy water and make a sign of the cross which is considered as a "renewal" of baptism.