What is the layout of a Catholic church?
The entryway to the church is the narthex; the church portals are located here. The nave, or center aisle is an elongated rectangle and pews are located to each side. During processions, ceremonies or masses, people walk up the nave to the altar. The crossing is where the transepts and nave intersect.
What are the three parts of the church?
Churches Militant, Penitent, and Triumphant – Wikipedia.
What are the 5 parts of the Catholic Mass?
The Ordinary consists of five parts: Kyrie (Lord have mercy upon us….), Gloria (Glory be to thee….), Credo (I believe in God the Father….), Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy….) and Agnus Dei (O Lamb of God…).
What is the correct order of mass?
Rite of Mass
Introductory Rites – includes the Opening Prayer, Penitential Rite and the Gloria. Liturgy of the Word – includes the Readings, Gospel, Homily and Prayers of the Faithful. Liturgy of the Eucharist – includes the Eucharist Prayer, the Our Father and Holy Communion.