Mors 200 Arts Final - Protestant Terms
An Acolyte is an altar attendant who assists the clergy during religious services. Their duties often include lighting candles, carrying the cross, and helping with the preparation of the altar.
An altar attendant.
Acolyte
Key Terms
An altar attendant.
Acolyte
An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed.
Altar
The place about the altar of the church, usually enclosing the clergy and other officials.
Chancel
One who carries the processional cross in ecclesiastical processions.
Crucifer
The prescribed order of worship used by some churches, with the Eucharist or Holy Communion as the central element.
Liturgical (Eucharist Centered) Worship
The entry way to the church proper.
Narthex (Vestibule)
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
An altar attendant. | Acolyte |
An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed. | Altar |
The place about the altar of the church, usually enclosing the clergy and other officials. | Chancel |
One who carries the processional cross in ecclesiastical processions. | Crucifer |
The prescribed order of worship used by some churches, with the Eucharist or Holy Communion as the central element. | Liturgical (Eucharist Centered) Worship |
The entry way to the church proper. | Narthex (Vestibule) |
The main body of the church where the seating is provided. | Nave |
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. | Non-Liturgical (Scripture Centered) Worship |
Any Western Christian who is not adherent to the Roman Catholic Church. | Protestant |
Stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by the church. | Rubrics |
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. | Sanctuary |
The wings of the main part of the church, which may serve as small chapels for baptisms, weddings and even small funeral services. | Transepts |
Ritual garments of the clergy. | Vestments |