Features of Church buildings Flashcards
Communion Table
A place where communion is presented or prepared, linking the table of communion by Jesus and his disciples at the last supper
Denomination
braches of the Christian church (Baptist, Orthodox, Anglican, Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic)
Altar
Where a sacrifice was offered to God
Communion
Is a uniting act for fellow Christians
Lectern
A platform which the bible readings take place
Pulpit
A raised structure where the minister/priest delivers the sermon
Cross
An image/carving/statue of the cross used to execute Jesus
Crucifix
A cross with the figure or image of the crucified Jesus on it
Why do churches have Lecturns?
Authority, practical for placing bible on, Bible readings have significance
Pulpits
Placed on the northern side of the church facing east, practical and elevated status
Difference between the Cross and Crucifix
Cross is more a symbol of the victory and passion- shows Jesus’ love for all people
Crucifix is a symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice and suffering
Font
On a raised stand where water is poured over the head of the person being baptised
Baptistery
connected to the building/in a separate room- full immersion- importance is dedicating life to God, cleansing of sin, and solidifying faith (Jesus in the Jordan river)
What is the symbolism of the water in the Baptistery
Cleansing of sin/the commitment to a new life in Christ
Eucharist
for many Christian denominations the most important sacrament- means thanksgiving in Greek
other names are Holy communion, mass, lords supper
What does the Eucharist remember
The last supper, Jesus’ farewell meal with disciples in the lead up to his crucifixion
The mass
comes from Latin, means ‘to be sent out
most of the mass is led by the priest
Mass is said every day but Catholics are expected to attend on Sunday
the pinnacle of mass is receiving the Eucharist/communion
Structure of a Synagogue Service
Intro prayers, Barechu, Reciting the Shema, Blessing of the Shema, Amidah, reading of the Torah, Concluding prayers
Synagogue
Assembly or place of assembly
Chumash
book of the prayers
Shul
Another word for synagogue
Tallit
A prayer shawl is worn as they pray morning prayers
Bimah
Where Jews read the Torah (raised platform with a reading desk)
Important things people do in the synagogue
everyone faces Jerusalem
Singing of the Torah
