Protestant Terms from book Flashcards

1
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An altar attendant.

A

Acolyte

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

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Altar

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

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Chancel

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4
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One who carries the processional cross in ecclesiastical processions.

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Crucifer

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5
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The prescribed order of worship used by some churches, with the Eucharist or Holy Communion as the central element.

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Liturgical (Eucharist Centered) Worship

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6
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The entry way to the church proper.

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Narthex (Vestibule)

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7
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The main body of the church where the seating is provided.

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Nave

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8
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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.

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Non-Liturgical (Scripture Centered) Worship

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9
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Any Western Christian who is not adherent to the Roman Catholic Church.

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Protestant

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10
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Stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by the church.

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Rubrics

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11
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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.

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Sanctuary

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12
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The wings of the main part of the church, which may serve as small chapels for baptisms, weddings and even small funeral services.

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Transepts

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13
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Ritual garments of the clergy.

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Vestments

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