Cathedrals

Question 1

What is the main difference between a church and a cathedral?

Answer 1

A cathedral is the home of a Bishop.

Question 2

What does the word “Cathedral” come from?

Answer 2

The Greek word “Cathedra”, meaning the Bishop’s throne.

Question 3

What is the name of the area where the main congregation sits?

Answer 3

The nave

Question 4

Why are many cathedrals built in a cross shape?

Answer 4

To represent the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Question 5

What is the name of the “mother church” for all Anglicans?

Answer 5

The Canterbury Cathedral