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chancel

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the portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail

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narthex

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the entry way into a church, funeral establishment or other public building; entrance hall

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nave

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the seating or auditorium section of a church

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rubrics

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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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sanctuary

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part of the church surrounding the altar, inside the chancel

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transepts

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wings of the main part of the church which may serve as small chapels for baptism, weddings, and even small funeral services (makes a cross/the T)

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vestments

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ritual garments worn by the clergy

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archbishop

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in the roman catholic faith, head of an archdiocese

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bishop

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leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; in the roman catholic faith, the head of a diocese; in the Mormons, they are a leader of a single congregation

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cardinal

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in the roman catholic faith, bishops who have the right to participate in a papal election

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celebrant

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person who is designs and officiates a personalized ceremony or rite; the officiant who celebrates the mass in the roman catholic church

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christian burial certificate

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a letter or form form a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for burial in a roman catholic cemetery

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christian wake *

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the prayer service for the christian wake is a service now used instead of the rosary or funeral mass. it may be held in a location other than the church

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cross

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christian symbol without the corpus

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crucifix

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a cross with a figure or image representing the body of christ (corpus)

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crucifer (crossbearer)

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one who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession

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diocese

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in the roman catholic faith, a geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a bishop

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eucharist

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the consecrated elements of holy communion

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final commendation (libera)

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in the roman catholic faith, the ending portion of the funeral mass

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funeral mass

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name of the funeral service in the roman catholic church; formerly called the mass of christian burial

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genuflect

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

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IHS *

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the first three greek letters of the word for jesus

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INRI *

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an abbreviated latin term meaning “jesus of nazareth, king of jews”

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mass card

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of the written request for a mass for a specific intention

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monsignor

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an honorary title conferred upon a roman catholic priest

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pall

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a symbolic cloth placed over the casket

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paschal candle

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in the roman catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the funeral mass that signifies the everlasting light of christ

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pope

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the head of the roman catholic faith and bishop of rome

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priest

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a title conferred to clergy upon ordination in various religions

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prie dieu

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a small bench placed in front of the casket or urn to allow a person to kneel for prayer

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requiem candles *

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the three candles which are placed on each side of the casket. the paschal candle should replace these; however, in some areas they are still being used

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ritual of anointing (sacrament of sick)

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in the roman catholic faith, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity

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rosary beads

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a chain of adjoining beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers

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rosary prayers

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a series of prayers in the roman catholic faith

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rosary service

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a service at which rosary prayers are recited

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scapular

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in the roman catholic faith, a piece of cloth or a medal having religious significance usually worn around the neck

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superior *

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a position held by the woman in charge of the convent or order of nuns

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wake

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historically, a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil

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wake service (vigil)

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a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral establishment the evening before the funeral

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aron

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hebrew meaning container; a casket made entirely of wood with no metal parts

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cantor

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a religious singer who assists the clergy; one who assists the rabbi in the jewish faith; also in the eastern orthodox faith

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Chevrah Kadisha

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hebrew meaning “holy society”; a group of men or women who take care for the dead; they may be referred to by laymen as “washers”

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hesped

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a eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased’s life that is part of a jewish funeral

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kever *

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the grave (jewish)

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kriah

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hebrew term meaning rending or tearing; a symbol of grief; a tear in the upper corner of the garments or a tear on a symbolic ribbon which is worn by the survivors

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menorah

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in the jewish faith, a candelabrum with a central stem bearing 7 candles; the oldest symbol in judaism

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mogen david (star of david)

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in the jewish faith, a hexagram formed by the combination of 2 triangles

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rabbi

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a teacher or ordained leader in the jewish faith

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sabbath/shabbat

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the jewish sabbath; begins at sundown Friday and ends at sundown Saturday

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shivah

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in the jewish faith, a 7 day mourning period

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sholoshim

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meaning 30 in the jewish faith; 30 day mourning period

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tachrichim

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a hand sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members of the jewish faith are dressed

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tallith

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a prayer shawl worn by jewish men during the morning prayer service

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taharah

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in the jewish faith, the ceremonial washing of the deceased before the burial; a ritual purification or cleansing of the body by Chevra Kaddisha

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tehilim

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in the jewish faith, prayers said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer. these prayers come from the book of psalms

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yahrzeit

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in the jewish faith, the anniversary of the death

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yamaka (kippah, yarmulke)

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in the jewish faith; the skull cap worn by males at temple and funeral services

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prayer cards

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a card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse, which may or may not include the dates of birth and death

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sign of the cross

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a symbolic sign of the cross, made with the right hand

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vigil lights

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in the roman catholic faith, set of 2 candles that may be placed, one at the head and one at the foot of the casket, during the visitation period

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holy water

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water blessed by a priest

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thurible

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incense

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casket bearers

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one who actively bears or carries the casket during the funeral service and at the committal service

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synagogues

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a place of religious worship in the jewish faith; may also be referred to as a temple or shul

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temple

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a building dedicated to be the house of the lord; a sacred structure on earth used for instruction by mormans

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torah

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book of law, instruction, and learning

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shomer

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in the jewish faith, a watcher; one who sits with the deceased reading psalms until burial

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levayah

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in the jewish faith, the funeral procession

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kaddish

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in the jewish faith, a prayer recited for the deceased by the direct mourners for the first time at the conclusion of the interment service

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yizkor

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in the jewish faith, a memorial service recited four times a year

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stake

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a territorial grouping of the Mormons made up of at least ten wards

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ward

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group of Mormons sharing familial, linguistic, or cultural characteristics

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temple ordinances

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ceremonial instruction of the Mormons, given only within a temple to worthy members of the sect

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temple clothing

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garments worn by endowed members of the Mormons at the temple and for burial

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relief society

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a women’s group of the Mormons

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society room

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a room designated for the ladies of the relief society to meet. form a funeral stand point, often the room where the casket is placed prior to the service

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icon

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in the eastern orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood

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solea

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in the eastern orthodox church, the open area before the alter

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trisagion

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in the eastern orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite

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parastas (parastasis)

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the watch or all night vigil over the deceased in the eastern orthodox community

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deacon

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a subordinate officer in a christian church

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panachida

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a rubric for the eastern orthodox funeral service

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taper

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wax candle lit in narthex, signifying prayers and petitions to god

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bonze

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the title of a buddhist priest

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book of dates

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term used in the buddhist faith to describe a calendar that is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the deceased, services, and disposition

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gatha

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the first two and last two verses of a buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service

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makura-gyo

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traditionally, in the buddhist faith, a bedside prayer which may be performed by the bonze just before the funeral arrangements are made

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nirvana

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the buddhist idea of heavenly peace or pure land

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pagoda

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the buddhist place of worship

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service of encasketing

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in the buddhist faith, a service performed as part of casketing the deceased

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words of appreciation

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a brief expression of gratitude to the congregation for their presence at the buddhist service

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pastor

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one having spiritual care over a number of people

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reverend

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title used to address member of the clergy

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acolyte

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an alter attendant

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alter

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an elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed

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kingdom hall

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the worship hall for the Jehovah’s witnesses

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elder

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governign officer of a church, often having pastoral or teaching functions; specific duties dependent upon various denominations

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mother church

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oldest original church for which other like minded congregations have sprung

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reader or practitioner

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in the church of christ, scientists, one authorized to read the lessons and scriptures

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muslim (moslem)

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the name given to a member of the islamic faith

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mohammed (muhammad)

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a prophet of the islamic religion born in 571 CE; considered by muslims to be gods messenger but he is not worshipped or considered divine

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allah

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in the islam faith, the name for god

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koran (quran)

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the holy book of the islamic faith as revealed to mohammed by the angel Gabriel

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imam

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in the islam faith, the leader of the local congregation

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jinazah

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in the islam faith the funeral or funeral prayer

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al-ghusl (ghusl)

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practical and ceremonial washing of a deceased muslim

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kafan

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burial garments utilized by muslims

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mecca

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the holiest city in the islamic faith; muslims are buried facing this city

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mosque (masjid)

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local islamic religious facility containing no icons, statues, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments

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