BCP
The work of Christian people, including words, actions, vestments; scriptures and prayers
What is Liturgy
Act of worship of teaching, sharing fellowship and breaking bread
What is the Holy Eucharist
A lay person who lights candles, carries the cross and assists in setting the table
What is an acolyte
Churches built in the 4th century followed the design of Roman government meeting halls called…
What is a basilica
A long strip of cloth worn by bishops and priests over both shoulders and by a deacon over the left shoulder
What is a stole
Directions for ceremonies, comes from Latin word rubrica (red ochre) historically written in red ink
What are rubrics
A greeting to God’s family that proclaims in those name we gather
What is the opening acclamation
The bishop or priest who leads the celebration of the liturgy
What is the Celebrant (or Presider)
The vertical portion of the church where worshippers gather
A white garment worn by bishops, priests deacons or acolytes during liturgy
What is an alb
Complete book of Jewish scriptures found in BCP
What are the Psalms
A short prayer that gathers the themes of the day
What is a collect
A lay minister trained in administering the elements
What is the Eucharistic minister
Area of the church which contains the pulpit, lecturn and altar
What is the chancel (or sanctuary)
A long sleeveless garment worn over the alb during Liturgy of the Table.
What is a chasuble
The year the American BCP was adopted
What is 1789
Includes a reading from Jewish scripture, psalm, Epistles and Gospels
This person would read the gospel and may read the prayers for the people
Who is the Deacon
Direction in the church the congregation faces
A tall pointed hat worn by the bishop
What is a mitre
Prayers for the people must cover these six areas
What is:
1. The universal church, its members, its mission
2. The nation and all in authority
3. The welfare of the world
4. The concerns of the local community
5. Those who suffer or are in trouble
6. The departed
Included “take, bless, break and give”
What is the Liturgy of the Table
A lay minister who assists in the processions of the liturgy, robed in black and carries a rod or staff
Who is the Verger
The horizontal part of the church extending from the nave and chancel
What is the transcept. This usually contains chapels for private prayer
A staff that symbolizes the bishop, who holds during Gospel and enter and exiting, a sign of authority
What is a crozier