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Roman Catholic Terms Flashcards

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Rinsing of 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 (Alter attendant).

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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”X20”) worn under the alb.

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Amice

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12
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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 archbishop.

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Archdiocese

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15
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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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18
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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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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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24
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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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26
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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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30
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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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33
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Holy oil.

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Chrism

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34
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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, 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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37
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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 Platen

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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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41
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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

46
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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

48
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One who carries the Crucifix in religious processions.

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Crucifer

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

54
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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

55
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Body and blood of Christ (consecrated elements of holy communion).

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Eucharist

56
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Liturgy of the dead.

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Exequies

57
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The ending portion of the funeral Mass.

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Final Commendation

58
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The name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church. (Formally called the Funeral Mass or Mass of Christian Burial)

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Funeral Liturgy

59
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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

60
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Literally, “good tidings.”

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Gospel

61
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Consecrated (blessed) water.

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Holy Water

62
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Preaching the word of God by the clergy.

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Homily (Sermon)

63
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The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.

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Host

64
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A mixture of various resins burned to produce pleasant odor; used in Church rituals.

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Incense

65
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The first three letters in the Greek word of Jesus.

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IHS

66
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An abbreviation for the Latin term meaning “Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews.”

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INRI

67
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Mutual embrace.

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Kiss of Peace

68
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In the Roman Catholic faith, a sacrament given for those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity.

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Sacrament of the Sick (Last Sacraments)

69
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The individual who reads out the scriptures.

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Lector

70
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The last responsory prayers after the mass.

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Libera

71
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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 (Eucharist Centered)

72
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A strip-like vestment worn on the forearm of subdeacons.

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Maniple

73
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The liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church.

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Mass

74
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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

75
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A honorary title conferred upon a priest.

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Monsignor

76
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A position held by a woman in charge of a convent of women.

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Mother Superior

77
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The seating section of the main body of the church; (one of the main bodies of the church, the other being the chancel).

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Nave

78
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Entry way to the church.

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Narthex (Vestibule)

79
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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)

80
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Consecrated oils used in liturgical annointings.

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Oils

81
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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

82
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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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Paschal Candle

83
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A dish or plate for the host during communion.

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Paten

84
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The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome.

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Pope

85
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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

86
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A kneeling rail.

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Prie Dieu

87
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A small cloth for the chalice used during communion.

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Purificator

88
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A vessel or cabinet in which the blessed sacrament is kept.

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Pyx

89
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Generally celebrated by the family of the deceased together with a Roman Catholic minister. These rites are usually performed during critical moments of the grieving journey. Include the Prayer After Death, Father in the Presence of the Body, Transfer of the Body to the Church or Place of Committal.

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Related Rites

90
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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

91
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A form a liturgy regulated by tradition and law.

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Rite

92
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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. It may also be combined with the Rite of Final Commendation when necessary adaptations are made.

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Rites of Committal

93
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Beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers.

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Rosary Beads

94
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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

95
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In the Roman Catholic faith, a religious picture, usually of Jesus Christ.

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Sacred Heart

96
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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

97
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That part of the chancel containing the altar.

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Sanctuary

98
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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)

99
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A sign made with the right hand touching the forehead, breast, left and right shoulder successively.

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Sign of the Cross

100
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A document indicating the offering of a Mass for a specific intention.

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Spiritual Bouquet

101
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The shrine in which the Blessed Sacrament (elements of the Eucharist) are kept.

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Tabernacle

102
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Receptacle in which incense is burned.

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Thurible

103
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An altar attendant who carries the thurible.

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Thurifer

104
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A square cloth, usually of the same material as the chasuble, used to cover the chalice at Mass.

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Veil Chalice

105
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The ritual garments worn by the clergy.

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Vestments

106
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Formally 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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Vigil for the Deceased

107
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In the Roman Catholic faith, a set of 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

108
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Historically a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil.

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Wake

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