Chapter 3: Christianity Section 5: Sacred Places and Sacred Spaces Stephen Stresow, Esteban Lopez, Marcos Lozano, and Cesar Jimenez 4th Period

Section Vocabulary and Quotes Icons: Religious images or paintings that are traditional among many Eastern Christians. “All Christian denominations would agree that how God is worshipped is more important than where God is worshipped is more important than where God is worshipped.” - Clemmons 117

What is a Church “A Gathering of People” - Physical place -Most sacred place for Christians -Place where community comes together -Religious Place of worship

What Happens at A Church Rites of Initiation Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation (for Catholics) Marriages XV Mass and Worship Funerals Community Events

Church as a Building Church Chapel: Cathedral Space where congregation gathers Entire architectural space Chapel: Smaller space Usually a room within a church or a non-religious building Cathedral Architecturally bigger The seat of the bishop Tend to be located in larger cities versus small towns.

Different styles of architecture These are some of the most common examples of the different styles of architecture, but there are many more Gothic Romanesque Byzantine

Variance of Church Interiors Altar in middle with pulpit on side Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, or Lutheran Statues of Jesus, Mary and Saints Catholic Icons instead of statues Orthodox Simple decorations, only a pulpit in center of sanctuary Protestant

Protestant vs catholic interior

Worshipping God ALL Christians agree that how God is worshipped is more important than where God is worshipped. In times of war, persecution, or natural disasters, Christians have worshipped in any type of building available, or outside in a meadow, forest, seashore, or desert. (Clemmons 117)

The Holy Land Christians also believe the land where Jesus lived and walked to be holy Modern-day Israel Known as “Holy Land”

Holiness of Jesus Jesus is central figure in Christianity Places he lived, ministered, worshipped, died, and rose from the dead are sacred Places he did his preaching and healing are especially important

Holy places in the holy land Bethlehem Where Jesus was born Nazareth Where Jesus grew up Galilee Where Jesus preached

Jerusalem Jerusalem and surrounding places are also holy Inside the walls of Jerusalem Jesus: Performed miracles (healed the sick) Preached Was tried as a criminal Outside Jerusalem Jesus: Crucified, died, buried, rose from the dead, ascended into heaven

POP QUIZ!!!! 1. A church is used for the following except.           a.) Rites of Initiation           b.)Matrimonies           c.) Funerals           d.) Devil worshiping  2.     True or False? All Christians believe that where God is worshiped is more important          than how he is worshipped.      3.     The Holy Land is located in what modern day country?  4.     What are 3 different types of church architecture? 5. Fill in the blank: “All ________ ___________ would agree that how God is worshipped is more important than where God is worshipped is more important than where God is ________.” EC: Who just got nominated to the Supreme Court?