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Why do Christians have churches? |
It is important that they have a place where they can come together and worship as a community because it is a community religion, not a private faith. |
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What do churches and chapels enable? |
Their design and exterior have features that reflect values of specific denominations |
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What is a house of the people? |
A building with little importance, functional, and with little decoration. |
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What is a house of God? |
A place where God is especially present. Often highly decorated and ornate and the interior and exterior should reflect Gods glory, because only the best is good enough for God. |
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What are typical features in a RC Church? |
Altar, Tabernacle, Sanctuary lamp, lectern, Pulpit, Baptismal font, Statues, Stations, Stained glass, Lady Altar |
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What are typical fetures in an orthodox church? |
Royal Doors, Pantokrator, Cupolas, Iconostasis, Royal Throne. |
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What are Cupolas? |
Onion shaped domes on the outside of the church which represent the heavens above |
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What is the Iconostasis? |
A screen covered in icons, which separates the nave from the sanctuary. It represents the division between heaven and earth. |
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What is the Royal Throne? |
The altar which is also known as the holy table. Only the priests and deacon would see this. |
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What are the Royal Doors? |
Doors in the iconostasis through which the priest can enter the sanctuary. |
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What is the Pantokrator? |
The creator of the universe which is represented by a picture on the heavily decorated domed ceiling |
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What are the features in an Anglican church? |
The focus is on the altar but since they don't believe in transubstantiation there is no tabernacle or sanctuary lamp. Few churches have statues or stations of the cross |
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What do non-conformist churches focus on? |
The proclamation of the word of God through scripture (the pulpit) |
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What will be used in a non-conformist church? |
A portable altar table, seating will be flexible, no statues or stained glass or other decorations. There may be an organ and space for a choir. |
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What does the exterior of a non-conformist church look like? |
Very plain, with no towers or steeples. |
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What is a pilgrimage? |
A physical and spiritual journey to a place of religious importance. It involves taking part in prayer and acts of worship |
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Why go on pilgrimage? |
-To share experience of faith with others -To create a sense of community -To pray for something special -To relate with events that took place there -To seek healing -To care for others who are also going -As an act of penitence -To strengthen faith and get closer to God -An act of prayer and devotion |
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What are the types of pilgrimage site? |
- Famous international sites -Shrines associated with notable saints and apparations -Local shrines |
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What are famous international pilgrimage sites? |
Examples include Rome, the Holy Land or Lourdes. Large numbers of pilgrims come here, they usually last for more than 4 days and are focused on religious activities. |
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What are Shrines associated with notable saints and apparations? |
Examples include Lourdes, Assisi, Knock and Fatima. Visits usually last about 2-3 days |
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What are local shrines? |
Examples include Lindisfarne, Mount Grace and Walsingham. They attract mainly local parishoners and visits usually last a few hours. |
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What are the effects of going on pilgrimage? |
-It can help a person find direction -It can help an individual rediscover and renew their relationship with God -It makes them feel part of the wider Church community -Help them feel better -Help them feel able to cope with struggles |
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Why do pilgrims like to visit the Holy Land? |
because it is where Jesus lived, taught, died and rose again. |
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What may people visit in the Holy Land? |
-Bethlehem -The Sea of Galilee -Jerusalem |
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What is there to visit in Bethlehem? |
The church of the nativity where Jesus was born |
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Why visit The Seas of Galilee? |
It is where Jesus gave many of his teachings and called the fishermen to become his disciples. |
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What is there to visit in Jerusalem? |
-It contains Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on his last night -There is The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built over Golgotha where Jesus was crucified -The Via Dolorosa is the route Jesus took carrying his cross. People can reflect on his sufferings |
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What is there to do at Lourdes? |
-Candlelight procession -Procession of the Blessed sacrament -Go into the hills and participate in stations -Attend mass at the basilica -Bathe in water from the spring -Go to services like anointing of the sick -Go to a priest to hear confessions -Light candles and pray at the Grotto -Visit the home of Bernadette |
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Why do pilgirms go to Lourdes? |
Because mary is said to have appeared to Marie-Bernadette Soubirous on a total of 18 occasions, and it is known as a place of miraculous healings. |
