C1 Christian Churches Flashcards
define Alter
An altar is a holy table in a church or temple.
define communion table
the table at which people take communion
define Font
In a church, a font is a bowl which holds the water used for baptisms.
define Baptistery
a place, esp. a part of a church, used for baptising
define Pulpit
A pulpit is a small raised platform with a rail or barrier around it in a church, where a member of the clergy stands to speak.
define Lectern
A lectern is a high sloping desk on which someone puts their notes when they are standing up and giving a lecture.
what is a Priest?
A priest is a member of the Christian clergy in the Catholic, Anglican, or Orthodox church.
a person ordained to act as a mediator between God and humankind in administering the sacraments, preaching, blessing, guiding, etc
what is a Vicar
A vicar is a priest who is in charge of a chapel
a member of the clergy who acts as assistant to or substitute for the rector of a parish at Communion
What is a Minister
A minister is a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches.
a person who attends to the needs of others, esp in religious matters
What is a Bishop
A bishop is a clergyman of high rank in the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox churches.
(in the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Greek Orthodox Churches) a cleric having spiritual and administrative powers over a diocese or province of the Church
What is an Archbishop?
In the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican Churches, an archbishop is a bishop of the highest rank,
who is in charge of all the bishops and priests in a particular country or region.
typical Anglican service
Hearing God’s Word read and proclaimed, praying together, and preparing for Holy Communion.
typical Baptist service
The pastor presides and preaches, a song leader directs the singing, and designated members of the congregation and/or church staff lead in public prayer, give testimonies and/or take up the offering.
typical Catholic service
prayers, hymns, readings from the Bible, a sermon (also called a “homily”), and the Eucharist
typical Greek Orthodox service
Everyone faces East toward the altar and the icon of the crucified Lord. Even the priest. Then the priest leads them in prayer and directs the readers and chanters.
