C definitions

Question 1

define Liturgical worship

Answer 1

worship that followers a set of structure, with a set of prayers, actions & responders

Question 2

define Non- Liturgical worship

Answer 2

worship with a less structured approach, sometimes even spontaneous worship

Question 3

define Denomination

Answer 3

a particular branch of Christian Churches
eg, Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Greek orthodox, Pentecostal

Question 4

define missal

Answer 4

a book used during Roman Catholic worship

Question 5

define Lent

Answer 5

season of penance & renewal

Question 6

define Communion table

Answer 6

-where the communion is presented/ prepared & links to the tables of communion shared by Jesus & his disciples at the last supper

Question 7

define charismatic

Answer 7

-means gifts in Greek & references to gifts of the Holy Spirit
gifts = speaking in tounges (glossolalia), prophecy & healing

Question 8

define cross

Answer 8

-image/ carving/ statue of the cross used to execute Jesus

Question 9

define alter

Answer 9

-where rituals related to the Eucharist or Holy Communions takes place
-comes from the tradition of a place of sacrifice

Question 9

define lectern

Answer 9

platform/ stand where Bible readings happen during worship & it can raised above the congregation

Question 10

define pulpit

Answer 10

-a raised structure where the priest/ vicar/ bishop/ minister/ preacher delivers the sermon

Question 11

define crucifix

Answer 11

-cross with the figure/ image of crucified Jesus

Question 11

define Baptistery

Answer 11

-part of church (separate room/ connected building) specifically for baptism
-may be part of church with a poop for baptism

Question 12

define Baptismal Font

Answer 12

-vessel used for the water of baptism on a raised stand where water is poured over the head of the person

Question 13

define Consubstantiation

Answer 13

-Christ is spiritually present when they receive communion

Question 14

define communion

Answer 14

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-sharing a meal that unites people with each other & Christ

Question 15

define Revised Common Lectionary

Answer 15

a 3 year cycle of readings used by all major denominations

Question 16

define Nicene Creed

Answer 16

-says that Christ is Human & God & Church believes God is the Holy Trinity

Question 17

define hierarchy

Answer 17

-system where members in an organization/ society are ranked according to relative status/ authority

Question 18

define apostolic succession

Answer 18

-theological teaching followed by some churches that bishops/ priests/ ministers/ carry on authority & mission given to the Apostles

Question 19

define diocese

Answer 19

-lots of churches concentrated in 1 area

Question 20

define private worship/ devotion

Answer 20

-act of prayer/ worship done independently by an individual

Question 21

define aids to worship

Answer 21

-obj./ artifacts used to help a believer when they pray

Question 22

define reconciliation to Christians

Answer 22

-rebuilding a relationship with God through seeking his forgiveness

Question 23

define reconciliation/ confession

Answer 23

-sacrament of receiving God's forgiveness after confessing sins to a priest

Question 24

define Bible

Answer 24

-a collection of books from OT & NT & comes from a Greek term meaning "book"

Question 25

define NT

Answer 25

-27 books about the story of incarnation of God written in Greek

Question 26

define OT

Answer 26

-39 or 46 books written mostly in Hebrew about God & Israel before the time of Jesus

Question 27

define Trinity

Answer 27

-Christian belief in 1 God which is also 3 different people that share 1 nature; Father, Son, Holy Spirit

Question 28

define creed

Answer 28

-statement of belief