A place of sacrifice; in a church it is the place where the bread and wine are placed.
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Baptistery
Pool in a Baptist church used for adult
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Bible
Christian holy book, sometimes called the scriptures
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Church
Christian place of worship
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Confessional
Used in Catholic church; small or enclosed booth where people confess their sins to a priest.
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Cross
Christian symbol of christ's death and resurrection
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Crucifix
Catholic and orthodox symbol remembering the pain and suffering of Jesus
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Denomination
Branch of the Christian church- Anglican, baptist, catholic, orthodox, Quakers
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Eucharist
Literally means "thanksgiving"; celebration of the bread and wine e.g. Communion- Anglican.
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Fasting
Going without food for spiritual reasons
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Font
Where children are baptised in Anglican, Catholic & Orthodox churches
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Icthus
Early Christian symbol of fish. The Greek letters mean "Jesus Christ God's Son Saviour"
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Icon
Is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, used in orthodox churches.
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Iconostasis
Is a wall of icons and religious paintings, separating the people from the altar in an Orthodox Church.
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Last supper
Jesus' final meal with the disciples before he is arrested. When Jesus first shares the bread and the wine.
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Lectern
Stand for the bible when read in public in church, often shaped like an eagle.
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Prayer
Communication between humans and God
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Priest
Ordained leader of the church
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Pulpit
Raised platform where the vicar preaches from in church
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Robes
Special clothes worn by priests, vicars, ministers
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Stoup
A basin for holy water on the wall near the door of a Roman Catholic Church for worshiper a to dip their fingers in before crossing themselves.
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Worship
An act of devotion to God
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How is the bible used?
Read: at ceremonies like weddings and funerals. To help INSPIRE and COMFORT us in times of pain e.g. The illness of a loved one. To LEARN about God e.g. the history of the escape from Egypt in Exodus. As a guide to life e.g. The 10 commandments "Love
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Set prayer
Gives a sense of unity. Helps people who find prayer difficult. Helps develop a community spirit. If a community pray for you it can give you great comfort in times of distress
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Individual Prayer
Helps develop a relationship with God. Allows individuals to express themselves . Helps develop individual spiritually. Can be specifically related to important issues you are facing
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STOP
Sorry,Thanks,Others,Please
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Music
Invite the presence of God. Create a worshipful atmosphere e.g. Quiet music during Eucharist. As a way of learning about God through the words of the song e.g. Abide with me. Joyful praise and thanksgiving. Unity with other believers. Quakers don't.
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Fasting
A way of clearing space for God in your mind. Act of devotion to God. Understand the suffering of people in need nod how to help them. Helps you resist temptation- reminds of Jesus in the wilderness. Self discipline.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Pool in a Baptist church used for adult
Back
Baptistery
Card 3
Front
Christian holy book, sometimes called the scriptures
Back
Card 4
Front
Christian place of worship
Back
Card 5
Front
Used in Catholic church; small or enclosed booth where people confess their sins to a priest.
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