An altar call is a practice in some evangelical churches in which those who wish to make a new spiritual commitment to Jesus Christ are invited to come forward publicly. It is so named because the supplicants gather at the altar located at the front of the church building.
网络释义
1、献身呼召
... altar boy n. 举行弥撒时协助神父的侍者,祭台助手 altar call n. (传福音教士要礼拜者到台前来表示效忠于基督的)献身呼召 altar cup 祭杯(中国明朝制的一种高脚瓷杯) ...