Suppose it is 'their' way of letting their children know that Jesus is watching over them in their everyday pursuits.. that would be their answer anyway.
Are trashy, aren't they
Having said that, going into a Catholic church when I was little used to scare the 'sh*t' outa' me. All those icons, blood dripping from hands and sombre atmosphere. Preferred Madam Tussaud's 'House of Horrors. I was brought up a Methodist and completely different .. they don't even mind you chatting in their chapels. No disrespect, just what you are used to.