Church Positions/Jobs
The regular members of the congregation who are not ordained clergy.
What is a laity?
A sacred, outward ritual or ceremony instituted by Christ
What is a Sacrament?
A major day when the Holy Spirit fell upon the disciples and followers of Jesus in the form of fire on their heads. All the people of different languages were speaking in the tongue and it is known as the birth of the church.
What is Pentecost?
The central table or structure used for the celebration of Communion or the Eucharist.
What is an altar?
The ornate cup that holds the wine to be consecrated into the Precious Blood of Christ.
They are the Bishop of Rome and the worldwide leader of the Roman Catholic Church. They act as spiritual father to over a billion Catholics, they also serve as the sovereign head of state for Vatican City State
What is the Pope?
A sacrament of bread and wine commemorating Jesus’ Last Supper.
What is the Eucharist/Communion?
the undeserved favor and love of God toward humanity.
what is Grace?
A raised, enclosed platform used by the pastor or priest to preach sermons.
What is the pulpit?
A small, golden plate used to hold the bread (Host) to be consecrated
What is the paten?
They oversee Sunday school, vacation bible school, and coordinate volunteers who work with the younger children.
What is a Children's Ministry Director?
The message or speech given by the clergy, typically reflecting on a scripture reading.
What is a Sermon/Homily?
The most solemn period of the year commemorating the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday).
What is Easter Triduum?
The beautifully colorful glass on the sides of the church and often depict pictures of events from the Bible or saints themselves.
What is the stained glass windows?
A beautifully crafted, secure box or shrine where the consecrated Eucharist is reserved.
Tabernacle
Lay leaders who assist in the spiritual and physical administration of the church.
What is an Elder/Deacon?
A lyrical song or musical composition specifically written to express adoration, prayer, or praise in Church
What is a hymn?
Indisputable, foundational doctrines or beliefs that are held as authoritative by a religious body.
what is Dogma?
The seats you sit on during church.
What is the pews?
A cross featuring the figure of Christ crucified, serving as a focal point for the sacrifice of the Mass.
What is the crucifix?
A worship leader who lights and extinguishes the candles at the beginning and end of the service.
What is acolyte?
The person who is either clergy or layperson, who leads the congregation through the planned order of worship.
What is a Liturgist?
The Christian belief that God took on human form in the person of Jesus of Nazareth.
What is incarnation?
A dedicated basin or stand holding holy water, used for baptisms
What is the Baptismal Font?
A large, specially blessed candle lit during the Easter Vigil, baptisms, and funerals to symbolize the light of Christ.
What is the Paschal Candle?