Christianity Key Terms Flashcards
Liturgical worship
Worship that follows a set structure, with set prayers, actions and responses
Non-liturgical worship
Worship with a less structured approach, sometimes even spontaneous worship
Spontaneous worship
A type of worship within non-liturgical worship, but with no structure whatsoever
Altar
Where rituals related to the Eucharist or holy communion take place
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
Lectern
A platform/stand on which the bible readings take place during worship
Pulpit
A raised (often high above the congregation) structure from which the priest, vicar, bishop, minister or preacher can deliver a sermon
Font
A vessel used for the water of baptism, usually on a raised stand where water is poured over the head of the person being baptized
Baptistery
A part of the church; a separate room or a connected building specifically for baptisms to take place
Eucharist
During the second part of the mass gifts of bread wine, and money are offered to God
Transubstantiation
The change of the whole substance of bread into the substance of the body of and of the whole substance of wine into the substance of his Blood
Consubstantiation
The belief that the substance of the bread and wine coexists with the body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist
Iconostasis
Wall or screen in orthodox church so that the people cannot see the altar
Mass
Gathering of people for worship, usually on Saturday or Sunday
Denomination
Different types of Christians
Reconciliation (rite)
The rebuilding of a relationship. Reconciliation for Christians is rebuilding the relationship with God by seeking his forgiveness
Liberal interpretation
They would argue that inspiration means the messages and meaning of scripture come from God but the authors influence the words written down; time, cultural context, etc.
Fundamentalist interpretation
Fundamentalists and literalists are more likely to view it that the inspiration is God giving the words to the author directly and they record what God ‘tells’ them
Holy Week
The week before Easter, starting on Palm Sunday
Pentecost
The Christian Festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension, held on the seventh Sunday after Easter
Epiphany
Celebrated by some Christian churches on the 6th of January; it marks and commemorates the visitation of the Magi to Jesus as recorded in Matthew’s gospel
The Lord’s day - Sunday, the principal day of communal worship
Caritas
The giving of help, money, food, etc. to those in need
Tithe
A portion of your income to give to your local church
