C definitions Flashcards
define Liturgical worship
worship that followers a set of structure, with a set of prayers, actions & responders
define Non- Liturgical worship
worship with a less structured approach, sometimes even spontaneous worship
define Denomination
a particular branch of Christian Churches
eg, Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Greek orthodox, Pentecostal
define missal
a book used during Roman Catholic worship
define Lent
season of penance & renewal
define Communion table
-where the communion is presented/ prepared & links to the tables of communion shared by Jesus & his disciples at the last supper
define charismatic
-means gifts in Greek & references to gifts of the Holy Spirit
gifts = speaking in tounges (glossolalia), prophecy & healing
define cross
-image/ carving/ statue of the cross used to execute Jesus
define alter
-where rituals related to the Eucharist or Holy Communions takes place
-comes from the tradition of a place of sacrifice
define lectern
platform/ stand where Bible readings happen during worship & it can raised above the congregation
define pulpit
-a raised structure where the priest/ vicar/ bishop/ minister/ preacher delivers the sermon
define crucifix
-cross with the figure/ image of crucified Jesus
define Baptistery
-part of church (separate room/ connected building) specifically for baptism
-may be part of church with a poop for baptism
define Baptismal Font
-vessel used for the water of baptism on a raised stand where water is poured over the head of the person
define Consubstantiation
-Christ is spiritually present when they receive communion
define communion
a
-sharing a meal that unites people with each other & Christ
define Revised Common Lectionary
a 3 year cycle of readings used by all major denominations
define Nicene Creed
-says that Christ is Human & God & Church believes God is the Holy Trinity
define hierarchy
-system where members in an organization/ society are ranked according to relative status/ authority
define apostolic succession
-theological teaching followed by some churches that bishops/ priests/ ministers/ carry on authority & mission given to the Apostles
define diocese
-lots of churches concentrated in 1 area
define private worship/ devotion
-act of prayer/ worship done independently by an individual
define aids to worship
-obj./ artifacts used to help a believer when they pray
define reconciliation to Christians
-rebuilding a relationship with God through seeking his forgiveness
define reconciliation/ confession
-sacrament of receiving God’s forgiveness after confessing sins to a priest
define Bible
-a collection of books from OT & NT & comes from a Greek term meaning “book”
define NT
-27 books about the story of incarnation of God written in Greek
define OT
-39 or 46 books written mostly in Hebrew about God & Israel before the time of Jesus
define Trinity
-Christian belief in 1 God which is also 3 different people that share 1 nature; Father, Son, Holy Spirit
define creed
-statement of belief
