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Glossary of Roman Catholic Terms Flashcards

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Rinsing the mouth, eucharistic vessels and fingers after touching the sacred host

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Ablution, abluere

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Sacramental remission of sin

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Absolution

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Peoples response, in liturgical worship

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Acclamation

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Altar-server at the Mass

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Acolyte

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Lamb of God

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Agnus Dei

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White undergarment of linen, reaching to the feet

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Alb; Tunica alba

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Praise ye God

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Alleluia

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An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed; in the Christian faith, a table on which the Eucharist or Holy Communion is offered

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Altar, altaria

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A raised place between the sanctuary and nave; for reading of the lessons/sermons

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Ambo

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So be it, let it happen

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Amen

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Shoulder-cloth. Rectangular linen cloth with straps (30 x 20) worm under the alb

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Amice

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Semicircle end of the presbytery

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Apse, apsis

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The head of the archdiocese

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Archbishop

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A geographical grouping of one or more diocese under the jurisdiction of an archbiship

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Archdiocese

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Holy Water

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Asperges

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The head of a territorial unit of the church

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Bishop

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An inclination of the body made while standing during Liturgical Prayer

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Bow

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A cloth that has been laid upon the grave of a saint, and then used as a substitute for a relic

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Brandeun

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19
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The fractioning of the altar breads before the communion

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Breaking of Bread

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination

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Brother

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21
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Earth interment

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Burial

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Precentor; leads congregational responsorial hymns and psalms

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Cantor

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A dignity conferred upon Bishops or Priests making them princes of the Church

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Cardinal

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A garment reaching the ankles, black worn by secular priests (white in the tropics), purple worn by bishops, red worn by cardinals, and white worn by the Pope

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Cassock, Alb

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The officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

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Celebrant

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An area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies

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Cemetery; Burial Grounds

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27
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Sacred public worship

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Ceremonies

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A vessel in which wine is consecrated at mass; Composed of the cuppa (cup), nodus (stem) and the base (foot)

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Chalice, calix

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The place about the altar of the Church, usually enclosing the clergy and other officials. One of the two areas of the main body of the church, the other being the nave

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Chancel

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The singing or intoning of all liturgical portions of a service

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Chant

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A building or designated area of a building in which services are conducted; May contain an altar

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Chapel

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Outer garment worn by a priest during a Mass

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Chasuble, casula

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Holy Oil

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Chrism

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A letter or form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for funeral rites according to the laws of the Church

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Christian Burial Certificate (Priestly Lines or Christian Burial Permit)

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35
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A prayer service

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Christian Wake

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A layperson who leads prayer and/or reads scripture

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Commentator, precentor

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Reception of the Eucharist (body and blood of Christ)

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Communion

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38
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The chant that accompanies the distribution of communion

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Communion-Chant

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39
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A flat plate held under the chin at communion

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Communion Paten

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40
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Corporate celebration of the same Mass by several priests

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Concelebration

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Ground set aside for a special purpose, blessed by the clergy

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Consecrated ground

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42
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Semi-circle cloak reaching the feet and provided with a hood

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Cope

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43
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A cloth upon which the eucharist is placed

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Corporal

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44
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From the Latin meaning, the body of Christ

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Corpus Christi

45
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A religious emblem consisting of two plain bars which intersect at right angles to each other

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Cross

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A chamber or vault; a chamber in a mausoleum, of sufficient size, generally used to contain the casketed remains of a deceased person

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Crypt

47
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A cross with a figure or image representing the body of Christ (Corpus Christi) on it

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Crucifix

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One who carries the Crucifix in religious processions

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Crucifier

49
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The deacon’s vestment

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Dalmatic

50
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In the Roman Catholic faith, a member of the clerical order (clergy) just below a Priest

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Deacon

51
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A geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a bishop

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Diocese

52
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Of the church or clergy

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Ecclesiastic

53
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Approach of the celebrant and his assistants to public worship

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Entrance Rite

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That side of the chancel containing the lecturn, from which the Old Testament and Epistle lessons are read

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Epistle Side

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Body and blood of Christ (consecrated elements of holy communion)

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Eucharist

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Liturgy of the dead

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Exequies

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The seating section of the main body of the church

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Nave

58
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The vestibule; entry way to the church

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Narthex

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a woman who is a member of a religious order; especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

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Nun (Sister)

60
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Consecrated oils used in liturgical annointings

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Oils

61
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A symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket in the vestibule of the Church, signifying that in the eyes of God all people are created equal

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Pall

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies everlasting light of Christ

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Paschal Candle

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A dish or plate for the host during communion

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Paten

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The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome

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Pope

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One ordained to carry out the works of the Church, subordinate to the bishop; Addressed as “Father”

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Priest

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A kneeling rail

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Prie Dieu

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A small cloth for the chalice used during communion

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Purificator

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A vessel or cabinet in which the blessed sacrament is kept

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Pryx

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Generally celebrated by the family of the deceased together with a Roman Catholic minister; usually performed during critical moments of the grieving journey. Include the Prayer after Death, Gathering in the Presence of the Body, and Transfer of the Body to the Church or Place of Committal

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Related Rites

70
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Three candles placed on each side of the casket in front of the altar. This practice has been replaced by use of the paschal candle in many areas of the country

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Requiem Candles

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A form of liturgy regulated by tradition and law

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Rite

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Celebrated prior to the Funeral Liturgy, usually at the funeral home on the morning of the Funeral Liturgy preceding the closing of the casket. It may be recited by the family, friends, the minister, priest or funeral director. May also be combined with the Rite of Final Commendation when necessary adaptations are made

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Rote of Committal

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Beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers

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Rosary Beads

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In Liturgical churches, stated directions in a prayer book or liturgical manual regarding the order of service as approved by the denomination

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Rubrics

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a religious picture, usually of Jesus Christ

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Sacred Heart

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A room adjacent to the chancel in which the liturgical vessels, utensils and vestments are kept, and where the clergy vest

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Sacristy

77
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That part of the chancel containing the altar

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Sanctuary

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A piece of cloth or a medal with religious significance usually worn around the neck

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Scapular, amice

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A sign made with the right hand touching the forehead, breast, left and right should successively

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Sign of the Cross

80
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A document indicating the offering of a Mass for a specific intention

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Spiritual Bouquet

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The shrine in which the Blessed Sacrament (elements of the Eucharist) are kept

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Tabernacle

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Receptacle in which incense is byrned

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Thurible

83
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An altar attendant who carries the thurible

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Thurifer

84
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A square of cloth, usually of the same material as the chasuble, used to cover the chalice at Mass

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Veil Chalice

85
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The ritual garments worn by the clergy

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Vestments

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Formerly called the Wake or Rosary Service, a public prayer, focusing on the proclamation of God’s Word. It may be said in the funeral home, residence or church, depending on where the visitation is taking place

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Vigilfor the Deceased

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In the Roman Catholic faith, a set or two candles, one placed at the head of the casket, and one placed at the foot of the casket during the visitation period in the home or funeral home

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Vigil Lights

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Historically a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil

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Wake

89
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The ending portion of the funeral mass

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Final Commendation

90
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The name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church

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Funeral Liturgy

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The act of bending the knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility

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Genuflect

92
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Literally, “Good Tidings”

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Gospel

93
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Consecrated (blessed) water

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Holy Water

94
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Preaching the word of God by the clergy

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Homily, sermon

95
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The consecrated bread of the Eucharist

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Host

96
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A mixture of various resins burned to produce a pleasant odor; used in Church rituals

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Incense

97
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The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus

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IHS

98
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An abbreviation for the Latin term meaning “Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews”

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INRI

99
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Mutual embrace

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Kiss of Peace

100
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A sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity

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Sacrament of the Sick

101
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The individual who reads out the scriptures

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Lector

102
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The last responsory prayers after the Mass

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Libera

103
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A prescribed order or form of worship specific to a particular denomination which will have the Eucharist or Holy Communion as its central element

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Liturgical Worship

104
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A strip like vestment worn on the forearm of subdeacons

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Maniple

105
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Liturgical celebration of the Eucharist

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Mass

106
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The term for a mass that is celebrated for a deceased person when the body is not present in the church

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Mass for the Dead

107
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A honorary title conferred upon the priest

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Monsignor

108
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A position held by a woman in charge of a convent of women

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Mother Superior

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