Community Flashcards
What is a community?
A group of people that all have something in common.
What does initiation mean?
Formal acceptance into a community or club
What is baptism a sign of?
A sign that someone belongs to Christ.( welcoming in to Christianity)
Write down 2 communities you belong to.
Sea cadets
Challoner
Write down 2 things you can gain from being a member of a community?
Learning new skills
Making new friends
What is a parish?
A church in a larger area/group of churches
Who is responsible for looking after a Parish?
A priest.
What is a diocese?
A group of parishes
Who is responsible for looking after a diocese?
A bishop
Name 2 things that happen during a Catholic ceremony?
The welcoming
The exorcism
What is water a symbol of?
Water is a symbol of life, cleansing, and death
What is Oil a symbol of?
Healing, strength, being set apart.
What does light symbolise?
-The light of the candle helps others to see.
-Without light, we cannot see
What is the Roman Catholic church organised into?
A diocese
What does a Diocese have as its main church?
A cathedral
What does a White Garment represent?
It’s a sign that the baby has ‘put on Christ’
What does white symbolise?
It Symbolises purity- The child has been cleansed from original sin.
What is a Pulpit?
A pulpit is an elevated platform(e.g a lectern)
What do stained glass windows represent?
In the old days, People could not read or write so stained glass windows were used to teach them the lives of saints.
Why were Christian churches built on a hill.
GIVE 2 REASONS.
Christian churches were built on hills as it meant that you were closer to God.
It was the most important building in the area and needed to be seen.
what is a tabernacle?
A special cupboard where the consecrated Eucharist is kept for later use.
What is the altar?
GIVE 2 ANSWERS
A table that holds Holy items.
Most important thing in the church
What is the lectern used for?
It s used for Priests/speakers that are spreading the word of God.
What is the Font?
Holds holy water for Baptism.
What is a Thurible?
It is used to burn incense from a church. It creates an atmosphere of holiness.
