The term ambo refers to the lectern or reading desk where the Bible is read during Catholic worship.
Baptismal font
In the Catholic Church it is normal for children to be baptised as a sign of their parentsâ faith and the childâs acceptance into the Church family. Usually this is performed by putting a small amount of water onto the head of the child at the baptismal font.
Traditionally the font is placed beside the door of the church. This symbolises that just as a person enters the church physically through the door, so they enter the Church family spiritually through baptism.