Forms of expressions Flashcards
What are blessed Sacrament
pieces of bread (hosts) that have been turned into the Body of Christ. They are kept in the tabernacle.
What is a tabernacle
a special place in a church where the Blessed Sacrament is kept
what is a Lectern
Raised platform from which the Bible is read
what is a Nave
the main worship and seating area
what is a Sanctuary
the area in a church that is sacred. This is where the altar is and where mass is celebrated
what is an Altar
the place where the priest will stand and turn the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus
what is a Consecrated hosts
circular pieces of flat bread that is changed into the Body of Christ during mass
what is Transubstantiation
the Catholic belief that the bread and wine change into the body and blood of Christ
what is a Crucifix
a cross with an image of Jesus on it
what is a Chalice
a cup made from silver or gold and holds the wine that will be turned into the blood of Christ.
what is a Ciborium
a silver or gold container that holds the hosts (bread)
what is a Paten
A silver or gold plate that has the priest’s hosts
what is a Rood Screen
a decorated screen or iron work in front of the sanctuary
what is a Sarcophagus
a stone container for bones
what is a Stoup
a container to hold holy water
what is a Vestments
special robes worn by a priest when leading worship
what is a Fresco
a painting that is painted onto fresh plaster
what is an Icon
a holy image painted in a certain style on wood
what is a Madonna
a painting or statue of the Virgin Mary
what is a Votive Candle
A candle that is lit as a prayer is offered
what is an Alpha
the first letter of the Greek alphabet
what is a Chi-Rho
A symbol using the first two Greek letters (ch and r) in Christ
what is an Evangelist
Author of a gospel
what is the Omega
the last letter of the Greek alphabet
what is Paschal
relating to Easter
what is Medieval
to do with the Middle Ages
what is a Plainchant
a style of unaccompanied signing for monastic offices or the Mass
What is the lectern
