The Tabernacle Along with the altar, the most important object in a Catholic consecrated hosts. Some of these consecrated hosts are for Communion in the desert in a tent, the word tabernacle literally means “tent.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church in paragraph 1379 says that the tabernacle “should be located in an especially worthy place in the church.” In most Catholic churches, the tabernacle is located just behind or near the altar. Some churches have a small chapel reserved for the tabernacle. A tabernacle must be made of non-transparent material. It must also be immovable, and be kept locked so that the Blessed Sacrament The Catechism number 1183 tells us that “The dignity, placing, and security of the Eucharistic tabernacle should foster adoration before Because we believe that Jesus is truly present, Catholics should genuflect or bow before the tabernacle, as a sign of reverence. For further study: CCC 1183 • CCC 1379 18 church is the tabernacle. The tabernacle is the repository where the Eucharist is kept – Jesus truly present in the to the sick. As God made himself present to the Israelites cannot be stolen or desecrated. the Lord really present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.” Notes
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