Session 12 Cathedrals Flashcards
churches where the bishop of a diocese presides
cathedral
3 ways cathedrals let in light
- stained glass windows
- high, arched ceilings
- thin walls
2 functions of stained glass windows
- pretty
- told stories to illiterate
dark entryway to a cathedral
narthax
where a bishop sits
bishop’s throne
place in a cathedral where dead are buried
crypt
main body (open space) of a cathedral
nave
upper level of a cathedral
clerestory
tall peaks of a cathedral
spire
sculptures that protected cathedrals from evil forces and water damage
gargoyles
dome where the altar is
apse
space around the altar
chancel
a church is a sign of ___
the relationship between God and people
3 categories of sacraments
- initiation
- healing
- service at communion
2 sacraments of service at communion
- marriage
- holy orders
2 sacraments of healing
- reconciliation
- anointing of sick
3 sacraments of initiation
- baptism
- Eucharist
- confirmation
words and actions that bring grace to a sacrament
rite
example of a rite
laying on of hands during confirmation and holy orders
purpose of rites
help us grow closer to God and church
sacred signs from the Church that prepare you for the sacraments
sacramental
to make holy
sanctify
example of sacramental
saying grace before a meal
five types of prayer (BPIPT)
- blessing
- petition
- intercession
- praise
- thanksgiving
a prayer of blessing asks God to make something __
holy
a prayer of petition __ God for something
ask
a prayer of intercession is a prayer for __
another person
a prayer of praise ___ God
glorifies
devotion
piety
2 examples of acts of piety
- pray the rosary
- displaying a palm on Palm Sunday
paths to God
spirituality
spirituality that celebrates creation
Franciscan spirituality
Who guides the church and its members in how to pray?
Holy Spirit
