Community And Baptism Flashcards
Altar
The table which holds the items for the communion service.
Anoint
To smear on or add on oil to the head to show that god has chosen that person.
Baptism
The first sacrement - the sacrement by which a person becomes a christian.
Cathedral
The church in a certain area for which a bishop is responsible.
Chrism oil
Perfumed oil used for anointment
Church
The people of god
Cleanse
To clean carefully or thoroughly
Community
A group of people who have something in common.
Cross or crucifix
An image of Jesus on the cross - the crucifix emphasizes Jesus’ sacrifice
Deanery
A group of parishes in a diocese
Exorcism
Driving out evil - freeing from the grip of sin
Family
A group of one or more parents and their children living together in a unit
Font
A special pool or bowl that holds the waters of baptism
Initiation
The way new members formally become part of the group
Lectern
Used for preists and speakers to read from. Situated at the front f the church and on a raised platform
