Protestant Terms

Question 1

An altar attendant.

Answer 1

Acolyte

Question 2

An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed.

Answer 2

Altar

Question 3

The place about the altar of the church, usually enclosing the clergy and other officials.

Answer 3

Chancel

Question 4

One who carries the processional cross in ecclesiastical processions.

Answer 4

Crucifer

Question 5

The prescribed order of worship used by some churches, with the Eucharist or Holy Communion as the central element.

Answer 5

Liturgical (Eucharist Centered) Worship

Question 6

The entry way to the church proper.

Answer 6

Narthex (Vestibule)

Question 7

The main body of the church where the seating is provided.

Answer 7

Nave

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

Non-Liturgical (Scripture Centered) Worship

Question 9

Any Western Christian who is not adherent to the Roman Catholic Church.

Answer 9

Protestant

Question 10

Stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by the church.

Answer 10

Rubrics

Question 11

Liturgically, the part of the church containing the altar (or, if there are several altars, the high altar). Commonly the term is used to refer to a holy or sacred place devoted to the worship of any deity. Historically, a place of refuge.

Answer 11

Sanctuary

Question 12

The wings of the main part of the church, which may serve as small chapels for baptisms, weddings and even small funeral services.

Answer 12

Transepts

Question 13

Ritual garments of the clergy.

Answer 13

Vestments