Worship-Protetant Flashcards

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Altar

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A table, often with a cross standing on it, on which the bread and wine are placed for communion

The first Christian altars were wooden tables, as used in the last supper

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Churches

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Protestant churches are built in many architectural styles

They can be small or large, elaborate or plain

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Font

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A basin used to hold holy water for Baptism

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Pulpit

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The raised platform or stand, for the proclamation of the world

Here the scriptures are read and the sermon is preached

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Lectern

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A reading desk with, a slanted top.

Used to hold books or documents when someone is reading to an audience in the church

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Act of worship

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Protestant services are congregation (group of people)

In the pews you will find the common book of prayer

This enable the congregation to share fully in the service

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Narthex

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In early days, it was used as a waiting place

Today it is used as a gathering space and a entrance and exit

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Apse

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A large semicircle or polygonal recess at the top of the church

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Chancel

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A place reserved for the choir

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Sanctuary

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The entrance to the altar

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Nave

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Central part of the church

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Transept

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Forming the arms of the cross in the church

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