Quiz 2 | Ash Wednesday - Celebrant's host

Question 1

Ash Wednesday

Answer 1

The day marking the beginning of Lent, forty days before Easter (not counting Sundays). Themes of penitence and mortality are prominent, often visually depicted by the placing of ashes on the forehead while speaking the words drawn from Genesis 3:19: *Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

Question 2

Athanasian Creed

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Longest of the three Ecumenical (i.e., universally accepted) Creeds.
See LSB 319-320. Probably originated around AD S00 and is therefore honorific to the teaching of St. Athanasius, the staunch, fourth-century opponent of Arianism. In two sections, concerning the Trinity and the incarnation.

Question 3

baptismal garment

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Also “christening gown.” White garment placed on the newly baptized. Symbolic of the righteousness of Christ with which the baptized have been clothed (Galatians 3:27). In ancient practice, a full robe is used to cover those immersed (without clothes); in recent tradition, often ornate and handed down across multiple generations. See funeral palI.

Question 4

baptistery

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Area of the church building housing the baptisnal font. In early centuries, a separate building of eight sides.

Question 5

basilica

Answer 5

Greek: βασιλικη, “kingly hall” In church architecture, the pattern for church buildings beginning in the fourth century with the legalization of Christianity, based on imperial buildings. Features an altar in freestanding position with the clergy seated behind in the apse. Modern use refers to a church granted special privileges by the pope.

Question 6

Beffchen

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(BEFF-ken). Also distinctive of “preaching bands.” German: “bands.” European garment at clergy. Comprised of two linen strips sewn together and attached the collar and hanging down the front. Common in the early history of the LCMS and still among protestant clergy in Europe.

Question 7

bema

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(BEE-muh). Greek: βῆμα. An elevated platform or step. In Jewish synagogues, the place for reading the Torah in the midst of the congregation. Precursor to the ambo and pulpit/lectern.

Question 8

Benedicamus

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(beh-neh-dih-KAH-moose). Latin: lit.. “let us bless.” Liturgical phrase in English, “Let us bless the Lord” or “Bless we the Lord” with its response, “Thanks be to God” In the Daily Office and in the Divine Service, immediately precedes the Benediction. Spoken by the liturgical deacon where present.

Question 9

Benedicite, omnia opera

Answer 9

(beh-neh-DEE-cheh-tay OHM-nee-uh OH-purr-uh). Latin: lit., Bless, all your works.” The Canticle of the Three Young Men from the apocryphal portion of Daniel (also “Song of Azariah”). See LSB 930-931. Appropriately sung in connection with the final reading from Daniel in the Easter Vigil (LSB Altar Book 541).

Question 10

Benediction

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From Latin: “blessing.” A blessing spoken by a minister from the Lord. Term typically reserved for the final blessing of a service or rite. See Aaronic Benediction; Apostolic Benediction.

Question 11

Benedictus

Answer 11

(beh-neh-DIK-toose). Latin: lit, “Blessed be.” Canticle of Zechariah, sung at the birth and naming of his son, John the Baptist (Luke 1:68-79). Historically appointed at Lauds; in LSB, appointed at Matins and Morning Prayer. The Benedictus is also sung at an itinerarium.

Question 12

Benedictus qui venit

Answer 12

(beh-neh-DIK-toose kwee VAY-neet). Latin: lit.,  Blessed [is He]
who comes.” The second part of the Sanctus in the Divine Service, sometimes considered distinct in musical settings. Drawn from Psalm 118:26. In the context of the Communion rite, recalls the singing at Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:9; Mark 11:9-10; Luke 19:38; John 12:13), acclaiming the Son of God as He now comes among us in His body and blood.

Question 13

bowing

Answer 13

A ceremonial inclination of the head or upper body from the waist. A sign of reverence. It is traditional in the Divine Service to bow the head at mention of the name of Jesus and to bow more profoundly when singing the triune name in the Gloria Patri and during the singing of the Sanctus. It is common to see Christians bow as they approach the altar or kneel for Holy Communion. See genuflect.

Question 14

burse

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Latin: bursa, “purse.” An envelope made of stiff material covered in fabric bearing the liturgical color of the day. Used to hold the communion linens (corporal, purificators, post-communion veil) when not in use or while being carried to the altar. Placed on top of veiled chalice prior to the Service of the Sacrament, it is not used following the distribution.

Question 15

Canon of the Mass

Answer 15

In the Roman Catholic mass, the eucharistic prayers embracing the consecration. Excised by Luther (leaving only the Lord’s Prayer and Verba) due to its explicit sacrificial language. See eucharistic prayer.

Question 16

canonical hours

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The division of the day into eight periods of fixed prayer, observed historically in cathedrals and monasteries. Inspired by Psalm 119:164, “seven times a day I praise You,” plus verse 62, “at midnight I rise to praise You.” Codified by St. Benedict, the father of Western monasticism. The hours are known by the names of the prayer services appointed to them: Matins (or Vigils), Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and Compline, which together form the Daily Office.

Question 17

canticle

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Latin: canticulum, “little song.” Liturgically, biblical songs not from the Book of Psalms: the three New Testament canticles given special place in the Daily Office-the Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79), the Magnificat (Luke l:46-55), and the Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:29-32); the Old Testament and apocryphal canticles traditionally used with the psalmody (see LSB 925-931, 983 -986); and, by extension, the sung ordinaries of the Divine Service (Kyrie, Gloria in Excelsis, Sanctus, Agnus Dei).

Question 18

cantor/kantor

Answer 18

Latin: cantor; German: Kantor, lit., “singer.” One who leads singing, especially that of the congregation. In the Lutheran Church, a title for a church musician, especially with pedagogical oversight in coordination with the pastor. Johann Walter, an associate of Luther, is considered the first Lutheran kantor, a title also held by J. S. Bach.

Question 19

cassock

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French: casaque, “coat.”A full-length, black garment worn under other vest ments. Formerly a form of clerical street dress, thus, not worn alone in the conduct of a service. The cassock with the surplice (and often stole) is usually worn for conducting services without Holy Communion. Acolytes and choir members are commonly vested in a cassock together with surplice or cotta.

Question 20

catechumen

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Greek: κατηχούμενος, “one being instructed,” from κατηχέω, “to echo or sound in the ear.” A “learner,” one who is being instructed in the Christian faith. In the Early Church, one preparing (through rigorous instruction) for Holy Baptism. Now, anyone receiving instruction in preparation for membership or admission to the Sacrament of the Altar. Catechumens were traditionally taught through question and answer, with the answer echoing back what was first taught. A catechism is a book of instruction, often in the form of questions and answers.

Question 21

cathedra

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Greek: καθεδρα, “chair.” The bishop’s chair or throne in his diocesan cathedral church. Historically placed in the apse.

Question 22

cathedral

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French: cathedrale. The church of the bishop, thus, his seat, or cathedra. Only buildings that house the cathedra may be designated a cathedral, though some are given the honorific title of “basilica.”

Question 23

catholic

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Greek: καθολικός, lit., “of the whole,” i.e., “universal.” In the original versions of the Ecumenical Creeds used to describe the entirety of the Church or the ‘Christian faith, especially with respect to time and space (around the world, throughout history, and including the saints in eternity). [n this context, to call oneself”catholic” is to confess the fullness of the Christian faith without alteration. In order to avoid confusion, the full name “Roman Catholic” is used when referring to that church body.

Question 24

celebrant

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From Latin: celebrare, “to perform.” Ordained minister who leads the Divine Service and administers the Sacrament of the Altar. The celebrant wears not only a stole but may also wear a chasuble. See presiding minister; officiant.

Question 25

celebrant’s host

Answer 25

A larger piece of Communion bread able to be seen by the congregation when held aloft during the elevation of the Pax Domini. Usually broken into two or more pieces during the Agnus Dei and distributed with the other hosts.