Which term describes the place in the church where the Eucharist is kept?

• A. Tabernacle
• B. Altar
• C. Nave
• D. Choir loft

Answer: (A)

The place where the Eucharist is kept is called the tabernacle. The Eucharist means the consecrated bread viewed as the Body of Christ, and after Mass it’s stored in the tabernacle as a sign of reverence and so it can be brought to the sick or used for adoration. A tabernacle is a special, secure cabinet often placed in a sacred part of the church near the main altar, sometimes with a lamp burning beside it to show Jesus is present in the Sacrament. The altar is where the Eucharist is celebrated, the nave is where the congregation sits, and the choir loft is where the singers are. So the correct place is the tabernacle.