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Chapter 7 -- 7th gr.
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Religious Studies
7th Grade
05/18/2011

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Explain how the earliest Christians met and how we eventually moved into churches.
Definition
each other's homes, then bascilicas
Term
What are three important pieces of furniture that we are drawn to when we look into a church, no matter where we sit or stand?
Definition

1.  altar

2.  presider's chair

3.  lecturn or ambo

Term
Explain how we now sit during the readings when the early church stood for the entire Mass.
Definition
The readings got longer in the 15th century.
Term
Define ambry.
Definition
the place where the oils are kept
Term
What are the three oils found in an ambry?
Definition

1.  of sick

2.  of catechumens

3.  sacred chrism

Term
Define Blessed Sacrament.
Definition
Christ's presence in the tabernacle
Term
Explain the importance of stained glass in ancient churches.
Definition
for people who can't read and for decoration
Term
How did the stations of the cross come about?
Definition
to help people walk with Jesus at home
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