Who was?
Who was Harry Emerson Fosdick?
Identified with Christ not a denomination
Who was C.S. Lewis? What was he famous for?
Famous for "The Chronicles of Narnia"
Started as an atheist but is converted to Christianity. Becomes a leading authority on Medieval & Renaissance English literature. Writes a series of children’s books that allegorically tells the Christian message. Wrote Mere Christianity – caused the Erosion of Protestant denomination.
What happened on Good Friday?
When Jesus dies on the cross as most solemn day.
What is Stained Glass?
The most distinctive art form connected to church buildings. Changed church architecture permanently.
Who are the Amish?
Amish and some Mennonites are among the strictest in their separation from culture and believed it’s vital to stay a strong Christian
Who was Abbot Suger?
Writes a commentary on the renovation of St. Denis near Paris
Who was Geoffrey Chaucer? What did he write?
Uses literature in his Canterbury Tales then “apologizes for the “vulgar and unworthy” parts of his work.
What's Ash Wednesday?
The kickoff to the Easter season, time to repent and reflect on mortality. Day after Fat Tuesday
Who was Theophilus
is a monk and wrote “On Diverse Arts” which is a source of info on manufactures of stained glass.
What is Dextera Domini Dei?
is a way of showing God the Father as a Hand.
Who was Susanna Wesley?
One of those who stressed need for the Lord’s Day. Sundays are times to reflect faith and focus. Always honor the time for the Lord
Who was Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
Wrote "Life Together"
Which is a daily devotional which emphasized this daily walk in his “Life Together” of 1938.
What is the Ascension? When did it happen?
The day Jesus ascended into Heavan after resurrecting. On a Thursday ends the 40 days of Jesus appearing alive after death.
What is the Annunciation?
The classic Nativity scene, (The birth of Christ) by Hans Memling. As well as the paintings of Virgin Mary.
What is IXTHUS?
The word for fish also becomes a symbol as an acronym in Greek.
Who was Dom Perignon?
a monk who learned to preserve wine by using cork oak. (for communion)
Charles Wesley and his brother John were famous for what?
was a famous early hymn writer. Him and John Wesley recognized the importance of songs for teaching ideas.
What happened on Maundy Thursday?
Jesus washes the disciples’ feet & gives new command to love.
What is the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols?
as a celebration of Christmas. Combining nine carols with 9 Bible readings.
What is the Pentecost?
celebrated the birth of the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit coming. Focuses on the renewing of the gifts of the Spirit from the Day of Pentecost.
What are the key architectural and symbolic elements of a Gothic cathedral?
Stained glass, flying buttresses, pointed arches, steeples, Light as God, Vertical Ascension, Heavanly City.
What are the key elements of weekly Christian Sunday worship?
Meet regularly, apostles’ teaching, fellowship, break bread, prayer.
Singing and thanksgiving also a part with the Psalms and hymns.
What are the Christian Days and observances that make up Holy Week?
Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday
What are the main goals and destinations for Christian pilgrimage?
Many lesser and local places of pilgrimage are found worldwide connected to saints.
Making a pilgrimage is seen as providing spiritual benefit to participants and includes
How has the cross been used as a symbol in Christianity?
the foundation of salvation
Baptism with sign of cross, cross self for security or respect, found in many areas
Found on countries flags