A false doctrine of the antichrists where home Altars are made by members of the Catholic Churches

It’s a tradition in many Roman Catholic families to designate a place in the home to share their faith – a sacred space where they can pray or simply sit in silence in the presence of God. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the demand for home altars, especially in places where churches remained closed.

In the Catholic Church, the altar is the central structure upon which the Sacrifice of the Mass is offered. It’s usually located in the sanctuary, the area of the church that draws the congregation’s focus. At the start of a Roman Rite Mass, the priest reverences the altar with a kiss before proceeding to the chair to begin the Introductory Rites and the Liturgy of the Word. In the Tridentine Mass (1962 Missal), the priest remains at the altar after the Prayers at the Foot of the Altar, except in a Solemn Mass.

The Dedication of a Church and Altar emphasizes the significance of the Eucharist, calling it “the principal and the most ancient part of the whole rite.” It notes that the Eucharist, which sanctifies the hearts of those who receive it, also consecrates the altar and the space itself. Early Church Fathers described the altar as something to be revered: “By nature it is stone, but it is made holy when it receives the body of Christ.”

In the Byzantine Rite, the same word (βωμός in Greek) is often used for both the altar and the area surrounding it (the sanctuary). To be more specific, terms like “Holy Table” (Ἁγία Τράπεζα) or “Throne” are used.

Many Catholic families have embraced the idea of a home altar—also known as a family altar, prayer table, or altar table. While the term “home altar” might sound intimidating, it doesn’t have to be elaborate or formal. It’s simply a designated space that serves as a spiritual anchor in the home.

Resources and ideas for home altars and Catholic living at home—especially during times when in-person worship isn’t possible—are widely available. These include printable activities, Mass resources, liturgical year celebrations, saints’ feast days, sacraments, and homeschooling aids.

Some popular topics include:

• Spiritual Communion printables

• Stations of the Cross at home

• Rosary crafts

• Teaching RE at home

• Catholic preschool curriculum

• Celebrating feast days like All Saints Day, St. Joseph’s Day, and Pentecost

• Setting up and decorating a home altar

As one Catholic parent shared in an article on passing on the faith:

“When I first heard the term ‘home altar,’ I felt a little scared. I didn’t know what I was doing, and the idea of setting up an official ‘altar’ felt out of my league. But it’s really not complicated at all.”

You can find my resource page for Catholic home altars here

Printable Monthly Home Altar Packs

Catholic Icing now offers a monthly membership program that includes printable home altars for each month! The home altar downloads include:

Beautiful Catholic artwork featuring the monthly dedication or the current liturgical season
A “Saint Spinner” which allows you to easily feature different Saints throughout the month
My complete Home Altar Guide for Catholic families
The liturgical season cube
Candle wraps for each month
A litany of Saints for each month
Dry erase “Saint of the Day” printables
Prayer cards
Scripture memory cards matching the Sunday readings
A prayer triptych 
So much more!!!! Watch the video below or click here to learn more.