1. Communities Flashcards
What does chrism oil represent in baptism?
To live as a Christian in a loving way
What does the water represent in baptism?
New life and cleanliness
What does the white gown represent in baptism?
Purity
What is sections of a diocese but contains multiple parishes?
Deaneries
Who is charge of a diocese?
A bishop
Why were churches traditionally on hills?
So they were a safe place to go in the case of a flood or an attack
Why were stained glass windows made at first?
Because most people couldn’t read so the windows portrayed stories of the bible
Do schools count as a community?
Yes
What is a community?
A group of people with similar interests or responsibilities.
What is the tabernacle?
The special cupboard where the communion is stored
What is the font in a church?
The thing that holds the holy water for baptism
What’s the difference between a cross and a crucifix?
A crucifix has Jesus on it but a cross is just an empty cross
