Church

• What is a Christian place of worship called?

  A church
• Why are Christians encouraged to worship and pray together?

  Because Jesus asked them to do so
• On which day do Christians most often gather for worship?

  Sunday
• What is the significance of Sunday for Christians?

  It is a holy day of rest
• What can visitors do at Christ Church Cathedral Dublin?

  Ring the church bells
• What does Matthew 11:28 convey to Christians?

  It invites those who are tired to find rest in Christ
• For what occasions do Christians attend church besides regular worship?

  Weddings, funerals, and religious festivals
• How were many churches designed in terms of shape?

  In the shape of a cross
• What is a steeple?

  A tower with a point or spire on a church
• What is the purpose of a bell in a steeple?

  To remind people to pray
• What is an icon in the context of Orthodox churches?

  A picture of Christ or another holy person
• How do Christians pray in churches?

  They can pray silently or join in formal prayers or songs
• What is involved in Christian worship regarding the Bible?

  Listening to readings from their sacred text
• What movements or gestures might some Christian denominations perform while praying?

  Particular movements or gestures specific to their tradition
• What are some important features in a church?

  An altar, lectern, and pulpit
• What is the function of an altar in a church?

  It is used as the focus for a religious ritual
• What is the role of a lectern in a church?

  It is where the Bible is read
• What is the purpose of a pulpit in a church?

  It is where a sermon is given to explain the Bible
• Who leads worship in a Catholic church?

  A bishop, priest, or deacon
• What are some other names for Christian leaders?

  Vicars, pastors, and rectors
• Can lay readers lead worship in some Christian churches?

  Yes, in some Christian churches lay readers can lead worship
• Do all Christian churches have the same leadership structure?

  No, some churches only have male leaders while others have female leaders too
• Who was the first female bishop in the Church of Ireland?

  Pat Storey
• In what year was Pat Storey appointed as the first female bishop in the Church of Ireland?

  2013