C1 - Christian Worship Flashcards
What is liturgical worship?
Worship that follows a set structure, with set prayers, actions, and responses.
What is non-liturgical worship?
Worship with a less structured approach, sometimes even spontaneous worship.
What is an altar?
Comes of the tradition of a place of sacrifice. In church context it is where the rituals related to the Eucharist or Holy Communion take place
What is a communion table?
A place where communion is presented or prepared,
linking to the table of communion shared by Jesus and his disciples at the last supper.
What does denomination mean?
Autonomous branches of the Christian Church (different
groups), for example Baptist, Orthodox, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Catholic.
Why are the features and artefacts in a church important? [2]
They reflect the church’s beliefs and practices or its wider denomination.
They will also be a reflection of the type of worship done in the church and some features may even be used as aids to worship.
What do churches with altars celebrate?
Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
In what churches are altars most likely to be found? [2]
Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox.
In these churches, the Eucharist or Communion is the main part of the service.
What alternative to an altar are Protestant churches more likely to have and why?
A communion table.
This is because many Protestant churches perform Communion in memorial of the last supper.
How important is communion in Protestant churches?
It is typically a secondary element with varying levels of frequency of communion. Focus on the Bible and preaching is more important in these types of churches.
What is a lectern?
A platform/stand which the bible readings take place during
worship. Can often be raised above the level of the congregation.
What is a pulpit?
A raised (often high above the congregation) structure from
which the priest, vicar, bishop, minister or preacher can deliver a sermon.
What is a cross?
An image/carving/statue of the cross used to execute Jesus.
What is a crucifix?
A cross with the figure or image of the crucified Jesus on it.
Where in the church was the pulpit often placed and why?
On the north side facing east.
This meant all in the church could hear the preaching and in other ways it shows the elevated status of the messages being given in the preaching.
Which churches would use the crucifix and which would use the cross?
Catholic - Crucifix
Protestant - Cross
What is the symbolic difference between a cross and a crucifix?
The crucifix is more a symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice and suffering
and the cross a symbol of the victory achieved by Jesus’ death and resurrection.
What is a font?
The Baptismal font is a vessel used for the water of Baptism,
usually on a raised stand where water is poured over the head of the person being baptised.
What is a baptistery/baptistry?
A part of the church; a separate room or connected building specifically for baptisms to take place. A baptistery may also be a part of a church with a pool for baptism.
What churches are fonts more likely to be found in?
Anglican, Orthodox, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian churches.
What does the water in a font symbolise?
Cleansing of sin and/or the commitment to a new life in Christ.
What are the two vessels containing water that you may find in a baptistry?
A font or a pool.
What do baptistery pools emulate?
The baptism of Jesus in the Jordan river.
