The narthex is an architectural element typical of early

Christian and Byzantine basilicas or churches consisting of the entrance or lobby area, usually
located at the west end of the nave, opposite the church's main altar. Traditionally the
narthex was a part of the church building, but was not considered part of the church proper. It
is either an indoor area separated from the nave by a screen or rail, or an external structure
such as a porch.
By extension, it can also denote a covered porch or entrance to a building
Nave is the main body of the church. It provides the central approach to the high altar.
A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred place, such as a shrine. By the use of such
places as a safe haven, by extension the term has come to be used for any place of safety.
This secondary use can be categorized into human sanctuary, a safe place for humans, such
as a political sanctuary; and non-human sanctuary, such as an animal or plant sanctuary.
A cry room or crying room is a space designed for people to take babies or small children
for privacy or to reduce the disturbance of others. They are usually found in churches,
theatres, and cinemas. In some venues they are called "infant care rooms"
Alcove is an architectural term for a recess in a room, usually screened off
by pillars, balustrades or drapery.
A sacristy is a room for keeping vestments (such as the alb and chasuble) and other church
furnishings, sacred vessels, and parish records.
The sacristy is usually located inside the church, but in some cases it is an annex or separate
building (as in some monasteries). In older churches, a sacristy is near a side altar, or more
usually behind or on a side of the main altar.
Ecumenical Church
The semi-symmetrical design of the church allows for the two communities to have separate
or joint worship services as circumstances dictate.
The Ecumenical Catholic Church (ECC) is a separate denomination within the universal Christian Church. It teaches
the faith of the Nicene Creed, that One God exists in three coequal and coeternal Personsthe Father, Son, and Holy
Spiritand that Jesus is the Son of God and Redeemer of humanity, uniting Christians through the rebirth of Baptism
and the fellowship of the Eucharist. The liturgy of the ECC is similar to that of the Roman Catholic Church, but it is
politically independent and not under the jurisdiction of the Vatican or the Roman hierarchy and thus is one of the
"Independent Catholic Churches." While the ECC shares the core Christian beliefs with the Roman Church and most
Protestant and Orthodox denominations, it is more liberal on many social issues.