Christianity Key Terms

Question 1

Liturgical worship

Answer 1

Worship that follows a set structure, with set prayers, actions and responses

Question 2

Non-liturgical worship

Answer 2

Worship with a less structured approach, sometimes even spontaneous worship

Question 3

Spontaneous worship

Answer 3

A type of worship within non-liturgical worship, but with no structure whatsoever

Question 4

Altar

Answer 4

Where rituals related to the Eucharist or holy communion take place

Question 5

Communion table

Answer 5

A place where communion is presented or prepared, linking to the table of communion shared by Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper

Question 6

Lectern

Answer 6

A platform/stand on which the bible readings take place during worship

Question 7

Pulpit

Answer 7

A raised (often high above the congregation) structure from which the priest, vicar, bishop, minister or preacher can deliver a sermon

Question 8

Font

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Baptistery

Answer 9

A part of the church; a separate room or a connected building specifically for baptisms to take place

Question 10

Eucharist

Answer 10

During the second part of the mass gifts of bread wine, and money are offered to God

Question 11

Transubstantiation

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Consubstantiation

Answer 12

The belief that the substance of the bread and wine coexists with the body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist

Question 13

Iconostasis

Answer 13

Wall or screen in orthodox church so that the people cannot see the altar

Question 14

Mass

Answer 14

Gathering of people for worship, usually on Saturday or Sunday

Question 15

Denomination

Answer 15

Different types of Christians

Question 16

Reconciliation (rite)

Answer 16

The rebuilding of a relationship. Reconciliation for Christians is rebuilding the relationship with God by seeking his forgiveness

Question 17

Liberal interpretation

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

Fundamentalist interpretation

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Holy Week

Answer 19

The week before Easter, starting on Palm Sunday

Question 20

Pentecost

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Epiphany

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Caritas

Answer 22

The giving of help, money, food, etc. to those in need

Question 23

Tithe

Answer 23

A portion of your income to give to your local church