What Are Chapels Used for?

A chapel is a Christian place of prayer and worship that is usually relatively small. The term has several senses. Firstly, smaller spaces inside a church that have their own altar are often called chapels; the Lady chapel is a common type of these.

What is the difference between church and chapel?

A church is any place of worship that has a permanent congregation and is run by a pastor or priest. ... Unlike a church, a chapel is a place of worship that has no pastor or priest and no permanent congregation; it's all about the physical space.

What are the features of a chapel?

a font – a large stone bowl containing holy water used to baptise babies.
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Catholic churches
  • the altar – a table where the bread and wine are blessed during the Eucharist.
  • the lectern – a stand where the Bible is read from.
  • the pulpit – where the priest delivers sermons.
  • a crucifix – a cross with Jesus on.
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