Quiz 3 | Chalice - Daily Office

Question 1

chalice

Answer 1

Latin: calix; Old English: calic, “cup.” A cup often made of precious metals for the distribution of Christ’s blood in the Sacrament of the Altar.

Question 2

chalice veil

Answer 2

The veil in the color of the day or season that, together with the burse, covers the chalice prior to the Service of the Sacrament. Following the distribution, the post-communion veil covers the vessels.

Question 3

chancel

Answer 3

From Latin: cancellous, *bars of latticework.” The section of a church building beyond the nave. In the Middle Ages, separated from the nave by a screen. Sometimes used synonymously with sanctuary.

Question 4

chanting

Answer 4

From French: chantier, “to sing.” In musical performance, a method of singing unmetered text. Distinguished from hymns and other music in that the natural rhythm of speech determines the rhythm of the music. Lections, collects, and other parts of the rite may be chanted on a single note or using musical formulas. Psalms are chanted to set tones. See Gregorian chant.

Question 5

chasuble

Answer 5

(CHAZ-uh-bull). From Latin: casula, “little house.” A loose-fitting, poncho-like vestment in the color of the day worn by the celebrant at the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

Question 6

Chi-Rho

Answer 6

From Greek: Χριστος, “Christ.” Symbol (X) denoting Christ, made by superimposing the first two letters, chi (X) + rho (P), of the Greek word for “Christ.” Commonly featured on altars, orphreys, and chrismons.

Question 7

chorale

Answer 7

German, via Latin: cantus choralis. Distinctive genre of congregational song developed in Germany and Scandinavia during the Reformation. Chorales are textually didactic and melodically robust. Originally sung in unison, unaccompanied. See alternatim praxis.

Question 8

chrism

Answer 8

Greek: χρισμα, “anointing.” A mixture of olive oil and fragrance used to anoint the sick and in Baptism. Symbolic of the Holy Spirit.

Question 9

chrismon

Answer 9

From Latin: Christus + monogramma, “monograms of Christ.” Artistic
renditions of Christian symbols, especially symbols of Christ. Originally made from dough to symbolize the bread of life. Used to decorate Christmas trees in churches and homes. See Chi-Rho.

Question 10

Church Year

Answer 10

Also “liturgical year” or “calendar.” Division of the year marked by
Sundays, seasons, and feasts observed annually by the Church. Developed over centuries, its general structure was already evident from the end of the fourth century. The first half (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Ascension, and the Day of Pentecost) rehearses the events in the life of Christ. The second half of the year (Sundays after Pentecost/Trinity) treats the ministry of Christ, concluding with an emphasis on the end times. Functions independently of the sanctoral calendar, though significant intersections occur between the two.

Question 11

ciborium

Answer 11

(sih-BOAR-ee-oom), Greek: κιβωpιov, “vessel containing food.” Vessel to hold Communion hosts. Distinguished from chalice by its lid. Hosts are usually transferred to a paten for distribution. See pyx.

Question 12

cincture

Answer 12

(SINK-chur). Latin: cincture. A rope or band of cloth or leather fastened around the waist to hold an alb in place.

Question 13

clerical collar

Answer 13

Common street dress distinguishing a man as a minister. The clerical
collar and shirt is a recent adaptation that approximates the neckline of minister vested in a cassock, an older form of clerical street dress. As such, the clerical collar generally appears in three forms: a plain white neckband (forms the traditional white notch when a cassock is donned), a white band set in a black collarette (approximating a cassock), or a “tab’” inserted into the notch (a stylized cassock neckline).

Question 14

collect

Answer 14

(KAH-lekt), Latin: collecta, “a gathering together:” Historically, the improvised prayer by the presider after silent prayer at the beginning of the Divine Service that gathered up the general requests of the congregation. In time, many collects exhibited a fivefold pattern of
(1) address to God,
(2) basis for the prayer,
(3) petition,
(4) desired benefit or result, and
(5) trinitarian (or simple) termination.
See Collect of the Day.

Question 15

Collect of the Day

Answer 15

The collect specifically appointed for each Sunday, feast, or other
observance. In the Divine Service, used before the readings. In the Daily office, the Collect of the Day is said first in the prayers, followed by others.

Question 16

Compline

Answer 16

(KOM-plin). From Latin: completorium, “completion.” The last service of the Daily Office: evening, before bed. Traditionally, much of the office was invariable (psalmody: 4, 91, 134; lections: 1 Peter 5:8, Jeremiah 14:9; no seasonal responsories or antiphons). Features a mutual confession of sins (reminiscent of close communities, especially monastic) and the Nunc Dimittis, the antiphon of which captures Compline’s themes of faithful watching and death with Christ: “Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping “ (LSB 258-259).

Question 17

concertato

Answer 17

(kahn-sir-TAH-toe). From the so-called “concerted style” in Renaissance music, in modern usage, a hymn-based composition that brings together contrasting musical forces of congregation, choir, and instruments. See alternatim praxis

Question 18

cope

Answer 18

Old English: cápe. A hooded (often stylized) cape worn over other vestments (alb or cassock and surplice), properly in processions, especially out of doors. Sometimes in the color of the season, held together by a large clasp beneath the neck.

Question 19

corporal

Answer 19

From Latin: corpus, “body.” A square, white communion linen placed in the center of the altar over the fair linen. Larger than a purificator, the corporal bears the communion vessels containing elements to be consecrated. Practically, to catch any of the Lord’s body that might be dropped and to protect the fair linen. Often embroidered with one or five crosses. Together with the fair linen, pall, and chalice veil, reminiscent of the burial cloths of Christ.

Question 20

corpus

Answer 20

Latin: lit., “body” Specifically, a depiction of the crucified body of Christ, often carved. When a corpus is attached to a cross, it is usually referred to as a crucifix.

Question 21

credence

Answer 21

From Italian: credenza. A small table located inside the chancel. Holds
vessels needed for the Lord’s Supper, additional bread and wine, and sometimes offering plates.

Question 22

crucifer

Answer 22

From Latin: crux + fero, “crossbearer.” The person who carries a cross in procession.

Question 23

crucifix

Answer 23

Middle English, from Latin: cruci + fixus, lit. “fastened to a cross.” A cross bearing a corpus.

Question 24

cruet

Answer 24

French: cruete, “small bottle.” A small, stoppered glass pitcher used to hold sacramental wine, chrism, or water for cleansing the chalice.

Question 25

Daily Office

Answer 25

Collectively, the services of prayer said at each of the canonical hours. Sometimes “an office” in distinction to the service with Holy Communion (i.e., “Divine Service” or “mass”). An outgrowth of Jewish and early Christian times of prayer (Acts 3:1), used both congregationally (cathedral hours) and especially in the monasteries. From the sixth century, eight services each day devoted to praying the complete Psalter (weekly) with other readings, hymns, and canticles. At one time, a discipline required of all clergy. Simplified in most places during the Reformation (similarly in later Roman revisions), the Daily Office persisted especially in Latin schools. It is often reduced to morning (Matins) and afternoon/evening (Vespers) offices, and occasionally a single midday office (reminiscent of cathedral practice). Compline may also be prayed.