Protestant Flashcards
an altar attendant
acolyte
an elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are perfomed
altar
usually encloses the clergy and other officials
chancel
one who carries the processional cross in ecclesiastical processions
crucifer
the prescribed order or form of worship used by some churches, with the EUCHARIST or HOLY COMMUNION as the central element
Liturgical (Eucharist Centered)
the entry way to the church proper
Narthex (Vestibule)
the main body of the church where seating is provided
Nave
a form or order of worship having the SCRIPTURES as the central element with the actual order of worship determined by the local congregation and clergy
Non-liturgical
any Western Christian who is not an adherent to the Roman Catholic Church
Protestant
stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by the church
Rubrics
liturgically, the part of the church containing the altar; refers to a holy or sacred placed devoted to the worship of any deity; historically a place of refuge
Sanctuary
the wings of the main part of the church,may serve as small chapels for baptisms, weddings, and even small funeral services
Transepts
ritual garments of the clergy
vestments