Episcopal Terms from book Flashcards
The altar attendants (either male or female) in the Episcopal church.
Acolytes
The table from which Holy Communion is served and prayers are offered.
Altar
A ritual blessing offered at the conclusion of a service.
Benediction
The text containing recitations, prayers and prescribed orders of worship in the Episcopal Church.
Book of Common Prayer
An epithet applied to a council regarded as representing the whole of Christiandom.
Ecumenical
The right side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which readings and prayers are often proclaimed.
Epistle
The left side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which sermons are preached.
Gospel
A symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket.
Pall
Belonging to a parish; restricted to a parish; limited in range and scope.
Parochial
Stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by the church.
Rubrics
Ritual garments for the clergy.
Vestments