Quiz 8 | penitential - responsory

Question 1

Pentecost

Answer 1

Greek: πεντηκοντα, from πεντηκοντα, “fifty.” Also Whitsunday. In the
Christian Church, the feast commemorating the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples (Acts 2), which coincided with the Jewish feast of the same name, a harvest celebration fifty days after Passover. The Day of Pentecost is the culmination of the Great Fifty Days of Easter.

Question 2

penitenial psalms

Answer 2

Seven psalms identified already in the sixth century for their
emphasis on repentance: 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143. Often prayed with the Great Litany as a penitential service, especially on Rogation and Ember Days.

Question 3

pericope

Answer 3

(purr-RIH-kuh-pe). Greek: nepIKOZÝ, “a cutting around” A liturgical selection from Holy Scripture to be read in a service. Since the eighth century, these have been gathered together in lectionaries containing the pericopes appointed for each Sunday or feast.

Question 4

Phos Hilaron

Answer 4

(FOHS HILL-uh-rahn). Greek: lit., joyous light.” Hymn sung during
lighting of lamps at lucernarium. Attested as ancient already in the fourth century. Included in the Service of Light in Evening Prayer (LSB 244). A hymn paraphrase is found at LSB 888.

Question 5

piscina

Answer 5

(pih-SEE-nuh). Also sacrarium.” Latin: *pool, basin.” A separate sink in the sacristy that drains directly into the ground instead of the sewer system. Used for reverent disposition of water from the baptismal font. Where consecrated wine (Christ’s blood) is not consumed, the piscina is used.

Question 6

plainsong

Answer 6

See Gregorian chant

Also “plainsong” or “plainchant.” The historic music of Western
Christianity sung in unison. Though named after Gregory the Great, who according to tradition invented it, liturgical chant long preceded him. Under Gregory and his successors, this particular form of unaccompanied liturgical Singing was standardized.

Question 7

post-communion veil

Answer 7

A plain white linen veil used to cover the communion vessels
after the distribution, in place of a chalice veil with burse.

Question 8

preces

Answer 8

(PRAY-seas). Latin: “prayers.” The pattern of praying in verse and response (e.g., the opening versicles of Matins, the Preface, Responsive Prayer 1 and 2).

Question 9

predella

Answer 9

(prih-DELL-uh). Also “footpace.” Latin: “platform.” The raised area in the chancel upon which the altar rests. Usually raised a step or more.

Question 10

Preface

Answer 10

Latin: praefatio, “introduction, preamble.” Also sursum corda; Latin: lit., up, hearts.” The dialogue that begins the Service of the Sacrament. Begins with the Salutation followed by two other pairs of versicles, Dates to the early third century, making it one of the oldest portions of the Western rite. See Proper Preface.

Question 11

presiding minister

Answer 11

General term for the primary liturgical leader: in the Divine Service
the celebrant; in the Daily Office, the offliciant. In the rubrics of LSB, P always indicates the presiding minister, an ordained man.

Question 12

prie-dieu

Answer 12

(pree-dew). Also “kneeling desk.” French: “pray God.” An individual kneeler for prayer, usually with an armrest and small bookshelf. May be placed before the sedilia,

Question 13

Prime

Answer 13

Latin: “first.” The third service of the Daily Office: morning, at the beginning (first) of work hours, The theme of Prime is preparation for the day’s work. Historically featured Psalm 54 invariably, a psalm reflective of the events of Holy Week, and the beginning of Psalm |19, completed in the other midday offices. The martyrology was also read.

Question 14

procession

Answer 14

The ceremonial movement of one or more persons from one place to another, including entrance and exit processions and Gospel processions. Processions are often accompanied by music, such as a congregational or choral hymn or chant. If a processional cross is used, it leads the procession, with participants following in increasing order of privilege or honor, the bishop or celebrant coming last.

Question 15

processional cross

Answer 15

A cross or crucifix on a long pole, carried at the head of processions

Question 16

Prone

Answer 16

French. A service of the Word led from the pulpit. Developed during the medieval revival of preaching., Usually conducted in the vernacular following a simple outline. Used by some Lutherans after the Reformation era. The LSB Service of Prayer and Preaching appropriates some aspects of Prone.

Question 17

Proper Preface

Answer 17

The extended thanksgiving of the Preface in the Western tradition,
broken up into brief descriptions of God’s salvific work that were prepared for each season of the Church Year along with the major festivals.

Question 18

propers

Answer 18

Latin: proprius, “special, particular.” Those portions of the service that change from week to week (i.e., are proper to the day). In the Divine Service, the Introit, Collect, Gradual, and lections. In the Lutheran Church, the Hymn of the Day has also become a proper. The propers, especially the lections, gave rise to the Church Year. See Ordinary.

Question 19

pulpit

Answer 19

Latin: pulpitum, “stage.” An elevated and enclosed platform from which the sermon is preached. In earlier architecture, designed to amplify the preacher’s voice.

Question 20

purificator

Answer 20

Latin: purificare, “to cleanse.” A small linen napkin, usually with a cross embroidered in the center, used to clean the chalice during and after distribution. When the chalice is vested, a purificator is placed over the rim of the chalice under the paten to protect the surfaces of both. Additional purificators are kept in the burse or set upon the corporal next to the chalice.

Question 21

pyx

Answer 21

Latin: pyxis, “small box.” A vessel with a lid that holds the hosts used in Holy Communion. Usually the hosts are transferred to a paten for distribution. See ciborium.

Question 22

Reproaches

Answer 22

French: reproche, “reproach, censure”; Latin: improperia, “reproach.”
Liturgical questions spoken in persona Christi at the Chief Service of Good Friday. Drawn from Micah 6 and the history of the Old Testament. The Reproaches pose the rhetorical question from Christ “What have I done to you?” speaking in light of the Old Testament, together with the Church’s response in the Trisagion, imploring mercy. In Lutheran usage, the hymn Lamb of God, Pure and Holy” (LSB 434) has also been interpolated as a congregational response to provide an evangelical perspective. The Reproaches conclude with the Latin hymn Cux fidelis. “faithful cross” (LSB 454).

Question 23

reredos

Answer 23

(RARE-rih-dahs). French. A Wood, stone, or brick fixture behind the altar, sometimes richly carved and ornamented.

Question 24

responsorial

Answer 24

A manner of singing psalms or canticles with a repeated refrain.

Question 25

responsory

Answer 25

In the Daily Office, the proper sung after the reading. Comprised of a
refrain (or respond) sung three times in response to two short verses and then the first half of the Gloria Patri (omitted in Passiontide: see Passion Sunday). In Gregorian chant, responsories are among the most musically elaborate. A classic responsory is found in Compline (LSB 255-256).