The Structure Of The Church - 1533 Words

I went to the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal on a Sunday morning for the Mass service. I had never been to church before this, so my experience was a mixture of awe, confusion, resistance and understanding. Initially, I was shocked with some of the images presented, confused as to why certain practices happened, but open to embracing this new experience to the fullest. One of the first things that mesmerized me was the actual church building itself. The structure of the Church was breathtaking. I was unsure of where to enter because of how big the building was so, I followed behind a family. Upon entering, I was in awe with the inside of the cathedral. Visually, I noticed the candles on my left hand side and the hard-to-miss statue in the center of the church displaying Jesus the Christ on the cross. As I sat down, I noticed the variety of different people attending this service. The majority of the church was filled with seniors, parents, and their children. 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