Glossary of Episcopal Terms

Question 1

The altar attendants (either male of female) in the Episcopal Church

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Acolytes

Question 2

The table from which Holy Communion is served and prayers are offered

Answer 2

Altar

Question 3

A ritual blessing offered at the conclusion of a service

Answer 3

Benediction

Question 4

The text containing recitations, prayers, and prescribed orders of worship in the Episcopal Church

Answer 4

Book of Common Prayer

Question 5

An epithet applied to a council regarded as representing the whole of Christiandom

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Ecumenical

Question 6

The right side of the church (facing the altar) from which readings and prayers are often proclaimed

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Epistle

Question 7

The left side of the church (facing the altar) from which the sermons are preached

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Gospel

Question 8

A symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket

Answer 8

Pall

Question 9

Belonging to a parish; restricted to a parish; limited in range or scope

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Parochial

Question 10

Stated Directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by the church

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Rubrics

Question 11

Ritual garments for the clergy

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Vestments