Places
What way do churches usually face?
Answer:East
Who represents Christ during the Qurbana?
The Celebrant
What do the bread and wine stand for?
Jesus' body and blood.
What does the Kotina mean?
Being renewed in Christ
Why do people stand during the liturgy?
It shows the resurrection and hope
What is the holiest part of the Church called?
The Sanctuary.
Who stands in place of angels?
The Deacons
Where is the Gospel Book kept and what does that mean?
On the right side of the alter; it represents Jesus at God's right hands.
What does the Urara show?
Priestly authority, purity, and service
What does sitting during readings(not the Gospel) show?
Listening carefully
What does altar show or remind us of?
God's throne, Jesus' tomb, sacrifice, heaven, and a meal table.
Who helps the Celebrant?
The Deacons and Servers
What does the lamp that is always on show?
Jesus always being present
What does the Zunara represent?
Chastity and service
What does kneeling mean?
Asking God for forgiveness and help
What is the Tabernacle used for?
To hold the holy Eucharist.
What does the worshiping community represent?
The Church
What vessels hold Jesus' Body and Blood?
the Chalice, Paten, and Ciborium
What do the Zande(sleeves) mean?
Which reading do people stay standing for?
The Gospel
What place in the Church represents paradise?
The Bema
How do Deacons help the people?
They give directions so everyone can participate
What does the symbolize?
Salvation, sacrifice, resurrection, and Jesus himself.
What does the Sosappa mean when it covers the Holy Mysteries?
Jesus's burial and resurrection
Why is standing the main position in the liturgy?
It shows new life and freedom in Jesus