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An introduction to Masonry.
Grand Catholic churches are often called basilicas and cathedrals. They are usually made with stones. Masons are important workers when grand churches are built. The stones of the giant buildings keep it standing. They are also used as beautiful decorations. Stone masons can be artists. Today, stone masons help restore beautiful historic churches such as Notre Dame in Paris, France.
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Making Connections
Text-to-Self
Look around your school and home. What parts do you think required a mason to build?
Text-to-Text
Have you ever read any other books about working with stone and brick? If so, what did you learn from those books?
Text-to-World
Masons work with their hands. Can you think of other careers that require people to work with their hands?