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Ablutions

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Ritual act of cleansing the chalice after communion. (Typ. R. Catholic)

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Absolution

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Statement of assurance of divine forgiveness imparted by an onrdained minister to those who repent. Follows private private or corporate repentance. High theology of ordination - view as authoritative word of God. Lower theology of ordination - strong word of pardon.

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Acclamations

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A congregational response, usually before/after the Gospel. (Usually contains Alleluias except during Lent.

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Acolyte

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Attendant that helps during worship (candles, communion) . Often children or youth. Wear albs

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Advent

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Liturgical season that begins the church year. starts 4 Sundays before Christmas. Themes: Preparing for the coming of Christ, Christ’s presence, resurrection, and return. Color: Blue or Purple

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Affirmation of Baptism

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Public ritual celebrating and remembering the baptism of God’s people. Used: Confirmation and reception of Baptized new members

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Agnus Dei

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“Lamb of God” Term refers to portion of ordinaries in the R. Catholic Mass and in some protestant communion liturgies (Ang. Eps. Luth.)

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Alb

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A loose fitting, white, floor length liturgical robe. Worn by pastors, preachers and other baptized worship leaders. Cincture - rope belt. Ordained wear stole over alb

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Alleluia

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From Hebrew. Exclamation of praise to God. Universal word of praise. Usually omitted from worship during Lent.

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Altar

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Platform upon which ritual sacrifices are made. OT faith is associated with building and use of altars. Christians usually associate with communion table. Protestant theology - table is more appropriate.

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Ambo

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Podium for scripture reading and preaching - pulpit or lectern

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Amen

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Hebrew - “Let it be so.” Form of assent at end of prayers, sermons and declarations of faith.

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Anamnesis

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Greek derivative - referring to an active form of memory that connects worshipers with past biblical actions, particularly Christ’s actions in the Eucharistic Prayer

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Anaphora

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Greek - “Lift up.” Scholarly term for Eucharistic Prayer

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Anthem

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Musical piece, usually choral performed during worship

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Antiphon

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Usually relating to reading of Psalm - the portion of the text sung as a refrain by the congregation.

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The Ascension of Our Lord

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40th day of the Easter Season - commemorates Christ’s ascension to heaven.

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Ashes

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Used on Ash Wed. as a symbol of purification and atonement placed on the forehead in the shape of a cross.

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Assembly

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Those who gather to worship - the Body of Christ.

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Assisting Ministers

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Those who assist in worship. Includes: acolytes, greeters, ushers, readers , servers etc…

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Bannerbearer

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Role of an acolyte carrying a banner into worship

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Banners

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Decorated fabrics attached to processional poles representing worship themes or church seasons.

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Baptismal Candle

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Candle given to newly baptized. Some people use to remember anniversary of baptism.

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Baptismal Font or Pool

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Furniture that holds water for baptisms.

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Baptismal Oil

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Fragrant oil or olive oil placed on the forehead of newly as a sign of God’s blessing. Anointing. See chrism.

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Baptistery

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Place where baptisms are preformed - typically associated w/full emersion.

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Benedicamus

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Moment of Proclamation “Let us Bless the Lord” and response “Thanks be to God.”

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Benediction

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Blessing given to the congregation as they are sent out. Not a prayer at the end of worship.

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Berakah

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Hebrew term for blessing. “Blessed are you, O Lord, our God,…”

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Bidding Prayer

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Leader calls for the congregation to pray. Each request followed by silence. Responses can be silent or spoken.

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Blessing

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Authoritative statement of God’s favor given by pastor or elder.

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Blessings

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God’s benevolence shown on particular people, place, and things.

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Bookbearer

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One who holds the Bible during scripture reading or carried in a liturgical procession.

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Bowing

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Gesture representing humility, reverence, or respect.

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Breaking of Bread

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Fraction - physical act of braking the bread for communion.

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Cantata

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Musical form usually based on scripture. Usually comprised of choruses, solos, duets and instrumental elements.

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Canticle

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Scriptural text set to music for congregational singing. (Other than Psalms.)

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Cantor

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Classic term for worship song leader. Historically had other significant roles.

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Cassock

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Long, loose fitting garment worn by clergy and choir members. Black or Red covered w a white top called a surplice. Largely replace by alb.

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Catechesis

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Period of Christian education in advance of baptism or confirmation.

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Catechumen

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Person in the educational process prior to baptism or confirmation

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Cathedral

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Church building attached or associated w/ministry of a Bishop in the R. Catholic Church. Typ. largest church, centrally located in diocese.

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Catholic

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In its original sense - of interest or use to all. When capitalized - can refer to R. Catholic Church

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Censer

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Vesel used for burning incense during worship.

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Chalice

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Latin - “cup”. Vessel used to distribute wine to congregation. Common cup for intinction or drinking.

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Chalice Veil

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Square fabric used to cover the chalice during communion.

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Chancel

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Area within worship space that contains the table and pulpit. Usually elevated. Comes from Latin term for railing or screen separating the nave from the front of the worship space.

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Chant

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Recitation of liturgical or biblical text according to a melodic formula in free rhythm. From Latin for “to sing”

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Chasuble

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Garment resembling a poncho worn on top of alb and stole by presider (over Communion). From Latin - “little house”. Orig: extra layer of cold weather protection.

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Choir

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Ensemble of singers that perform anthems and lead congregations in worship. Primary role - assist congregation in participating in worship. 2nd purpose: rehearse and sing for the congregation.

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Chorale

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Stately, traditional musical setting of a hymn. Associated w/Lutheran tradition. Think Bach

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Chrism

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Greek for Christ, the “Anointed One.” Oil used in baptismal anointing.

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Chrismation

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Act of anointing the newly baptized with oil. Represents sealing of the person with the power of the Holy Spirit. Part of 3-part baptismal practice (water, anointing w/oil, and communion.

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Christ the King Sunday

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Last day of the Church year. Theme: kingly rule of Christ in heaven and reign of God God on earth. Color: White

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Christmas

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Day commemorating Jesus’ birth. Western Dec. 25. Begins 12 day season of Christmas. Aka: Feast of the Nativity, Feast of the Incarnation. Orthodox: Jan 7 on Georgian calendar.

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Christmas Cycle

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Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany

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Christmas Season

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12-day period celebrating Incarnation of Christ - Dec 25 to Jan 5.

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Church

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Liturgical year - 1st Part: Jesus coming, life, death, resurrection, ascension and second coming. 2nd Part: Ordinary Time, Follows Pentecost and commemorate the life of the church on earth.

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Ciborium

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Latin “food”. Cup that holds bread for communion.

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Cincture

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Cord with knot at each end worn as a belt on an alb. From Latin “gird”

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Collect

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Prescribed form of prayer that collects themes of worship. Includes: Address, Theological statement, Petition, Purpose, and Conclusion

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Liturgical Colors

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White: Christmas, Epiphany, Baptism of Lord, Transfiguration, Easter Vigil, Easter Day and season, Trinity Sunday, Christ the King - Green: Sundays after Epiphany and Pentecost - Advent: blue or purple - Ash Wed.: black or purple - Lent: purple - Holy Week: scarlet or purple - Maundy Thursday - Scarlet or White - Good Friday: none, scarlet, or black - Pentecost - Red

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Holy Communion

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Celebration of the Eucharist or the Lord’s Supper. Sacrament in Catholic and Protestant church. Bread and wine is consecrated through prayer and served to the assembly in remembrance of Jesus’ last meal w/Disciples

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Compline

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Form of evening prayer.

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Confession

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Act of admitting sin, indicating remorse, and expressing a desire for forgiveness. Corporate and Private. Liturgically always followed by absolution or pardon

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Confirmation

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Ceremony in which a baptized person affirms their baptismal vows - follows a time of teaching (catechesis). Early church: local bishop anointed newly baptized as a sign of protection by the Holy Spirit.

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Consecration

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Blessing of the Bread and Wine (juice) during Communion

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Corporal

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Cloth place under a communion chalice. From latin “body”

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Corporate Confession and Forgiveness

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Congregational statement confessing sins followed by a leader’s pronouncement of God’s forgiveness (absolution or pardon)

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Creche

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Nativity scene - typically w/ statues of Jsus in a manger, his parents, wise men, shepherds, angels and animals. From French “crib”.

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Credence Table

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Table situated to the side of the chancel used for holding communion vessels and offering plates. From Latin “sideboard”

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Credo

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Latin “creed” - Typically the Nicene Creed in Latin - one of the 5 ordinary elements of the mass.

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Creed

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A statement of one’s beliefs, spoken together as an assembly during worship. (Apostles, Nicene, and Athanasian)

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Pectoral Cross

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Cross hangs across the chest on a chain. Worn during worship and typ. associated w/ Bishop

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Processional Cross

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Large cross or crucifix attached to a processional staff. Usually place near the communion table after a liturgical procession. The Cross leads the procession and recession.

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Sign of the Cross

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Liturgical gesture made by tracing the shape of the cross from one’s forehead to chest and from one shoulder to another with the hand. Associated w/ the Trinitarian formula.

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Crucifer

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Acolyte that carries the processional cross.

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Crucifix

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Cross w/ figure of Jesus upon it. Typ. R. Catholic. Strong theology emphasizing the sacrifice of jesus upon the cross. Protestant churches have empty crosses emphasizing that Christ has been raised from death.

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Dismissal

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Final act of worship. Aka: Sending. Pastor sends the people out into mission in the work and life.

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Doxology

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Greek “to honor”. Form of praised directed to the Trinity. Usually begins w/Glory and praises Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

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Easter Day

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Greatest celebration of the Church year - Christ’s resurrection. Follows Lent culminated with Holy Week.

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Easter Season

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Begins the evening before Easter Day with Easter Vigil. Lasts 50 days and ends on Pentecost. “Great 50 Days” Historically emphasized teaching about the faith to new converts baptized at the Easter Vigil.

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Epiclesis

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Greek “to call down.” Prayer invoking the Holy Spirit.

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The Epiphany of our Lord

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Greek “manifestation” or “appearance.” Jan 6 (Western) Matt 2:1-12 is the appointed Gospel text.

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Epiphany Season

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Begins on Jan 6 and lasts through Transfiguration Sunday, the last Sunday before Ash Wed.

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Eucharist

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Holy Communion, The Lord’s Supper. Derivative of Greek “Thanksgiving”

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Eucharistic Prayer

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Prayer during Communion Liturgy, part of the consecration of the bread and wine. Incorporates a prayer of thanksgiving.

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Eucharistic Vestments

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Garments worn by ministers, priests and assistants during communion.

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Eulogy

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Spoken by deceased person’s friends or family - in praise o f the deceased. Funeral holily or sermon is different and spoken by the minister - based on scripture and proclaims God’s promises.

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Evening Prayer

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Sometimes called vespers at sunset.

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Fasting

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To refrain for spiritual and devotional reasons from eating. Common during the season of Lent for Christians. Can refer to abstaining from certain foods for a period.

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Flagon

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Latin “bottle” or “flask.” Large pitcher that holds the sacramental wine.

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Flood Prayer

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Prayer of thanksgiving for water used in some baptismal rites. (Orig. Martin Luther)

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Font

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Baptismal font or pool - in baptistery

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Fraction

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Breaking of the bread

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Funeral Pall

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White fabric that covers the coffin during a funeral. Reminiscent of white robe of baptism.

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Gathering

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  1. the assembly of the faithful for worship 2. portion of worship that liturgically draws the people together. 1st part of 4 fold movement of worship.
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Gloria in Excelsis

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Latin “Glory to God in the Highest” 1st line of one of the songs of the ordinary of the mass. Aka Greater Doxology

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Goria Patri

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Latin “Glory to the Father” Aka Lesser Doxology

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Godparents

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Persons that vow to share responsibility for spiritual development of a child in baptism (baptismal sponsors.)

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Good Friday.

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Commemorates Christ’s crucifixion. 6th day of Holy Week, 2nd day of the Triduum

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Gospel Procession

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Procession of the Bible, its bearer and its reader from the lectern to the center of the assembly. Used for the Gospel reading in formal liturgies

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Great Fifty Days

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Easter Season

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Great “O” Antiphons

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Advent antiphons. Stanzas of O Come, O Come Emmanuel.
12/17 - O Wisdom, 12/18 - O Adonai, 12/19 - O Root of Jesse, 12/20 - O Key of David, 12/21 - O Dayspring, 12/22 - O King of the nations, 12/23 - O Emmanuel

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Great Thanksgiving

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The portion of the communion liturgy that includes the Preface Dialog, Proper Preface, Sanctus, and Eucharistic Prayer

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High Liturgy

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Refers to churches and traditions that incorporate highly traditional and ritualized forms in regular services. Ex.:R. Catholic, Ang. Epis., Luth. Esp. on festival days.

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Holy, Holy, Holy

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see sanctus

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Holy Saturday

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7th Day of Holy Week, 3rd day of Triduum, Easter vigil begins in the evening.

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Holy Week

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Week before Easter. Begins w/ Palm (Passion) Sunday and concludes on Easter Eve.

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Homily

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Term for sermon. Typ. indicates a brief form.

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Host

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Bread used in Communion

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Hymn

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Sacred poetic song set to music in a measured rhythm.

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Hymn or Song of the Day

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Hymn that corresponds to scripture and sermon. Sung after the sermon. Aka Sermon hymn (or we call it the Hymn of Response).

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Hymnal

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Collection of hymns bound in an organized book. Some contain other worship material (liturgies, prayers, lectionaries, indexes.

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Baptism by Immersion

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Entire body of the convert is immersed in water. Common in free church practice (Baptist and Pentecostal)

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Imposition of Ashes

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Placement of ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead as part of Ash Wed. ritual. Usually accompanied with, “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.”

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Incense

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Fragrant resins that are burned for ceremonial or liturgical purposes (Psalm 141:2)

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Institution Narrative

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Words of Christ at the Last Supper (Matt 16:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:15-20, 1 Cor 11:23-24.) Aka: Words of Institution. Central part of communion liturgy.

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Intercessions

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Type of prayer in which peteitions are made in behalf of persons, nations, the church and the world.

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Interment

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Act of laying to rest or entombing the remains of the deceased.

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Intinction

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Practice of distributing communion wine by dipping the host into the chalice.

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Introit

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Latin “Entrance” Psalm or liturgical text sung as part of the entrance rite in worship

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Kiss of Peace

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Early 2nd century a ritualized kiss was found in Eucharistic liturgies. Has been replaced with “passing of the peace.”

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Kyrie or Kyrie Eleison

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Greek “Lord” or “Lord have mercy,” Prayer in the ordinaries of mass. Traditionally sung three times.

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Lectern

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Stand or podium from which scriptural lessons are read. From Latin “reader”

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Lectionary

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Set of Scriptures used by many congregations and based on the church year. From Latin “reading”

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Lector

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A person appointed to read biblical lessons during worship.

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Liturgy of the Word

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Portion of worship that attends to the reading and proclamation of the Word of God. Includes: Prayer of Illumination, Gospel acclamation, preceding readings, and preaching as well as song following the sermon. (For UMC - We typically start this as the response.)

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Lord’s Day

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First day of the week (Sunday) when most churches hold worship services. Reference is to Christ being raised from death on Sunday. Some churches worship on Sabbath (Saturday).

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Magnificat

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Latin title for Canticle, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,” from Luke 1:46-55

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Mass

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Traditional name of R. Catholic service of Holy Communion.

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Martins

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Form of morning prayer. Sometimes called Lauds.

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Maundy Thursday

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Thursday of Holy Week. Maundy derived from Latin for mandate - referring to the new commandment “to love one another (John 13:34)

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Memorial Service

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Service of worship commemorating a person that has died. Typ. the deceased’s remains are not present. May not occur close to time of death.

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Missal

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R. Catholic book containing liturgies for mass. Includes the proper prayers and texts for given Sundays and celebrations.

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Narthex

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An ante-chamber, porch or foyer that leads worshipers into the Nave (Sanctuary) of a church building. Traditionally on west side.

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Neophytes

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Those newly converted and initiated (baptized) into the Christian faith.

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Nunc Dimittis

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Latin for what is known as Simeon’s Song, “Lord, now let your servant go in peace,” (Luke 2:29-32

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Occasional Services

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Occasional commemorations or celbrations such as baptisms funerals, weddings, Thanksgiving

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Offering

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Tithes and contributions made by a worshiping assembly and to the bread and wine brought forth from the community for holy Communion.

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Offertory

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Musical response that accompanies Offering gifts being brought forward.

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Orans

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A posture for prayer where arms are presented outward and slightly to the side, with palms upward. Often used when a leader presents a prayer in behalf of the people.

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Ordinance

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Another term for sacrament. Used primarily in communities that with a little less emphasis on Christ’s presence in communion and baptism. Term emphasizes Jesus ordered his disciples to do these things.

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Ordinary, Ordinaries

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Elements of worship enacted regularly, week by week. Lord’s Prayer. In R. Catholic Mass - 5 ordinaries: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus and Angus Dei.

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Ordinary Time

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Two periods of the liturgical calendar. Time after Epiphany and after Pentecost.

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Ordination

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  1. Service of Ordination wherein clergy are set apart for service within a denomination or tradition. 2. the act of decreeing or ordaining clergy.
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Paraments

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Cloth coverings for communion tables, pulpits, and lecterns. Colors match the season.

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Pardon

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Statement that reassures people of forgiveness. Usually spoke by the worship leader. (In UMC often proclaimed by worship leader and then back to worship leader.)

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Paschal Candle

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Represents Christ who is the light of the world Paschal comes from the Hebrew word for Passover - associated with the Easter vigil.

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Palm/Passion Sunday

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The Sunday before Easter. Lectionaries have texts of the full Passion Narrative.

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Paten

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Plate or bowl containing bread used in holy communion.

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Pentecost

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Day recorded in Acts 2 where the Holy Spirit comes upon the Disciples. “Birthday of the Church - fifty days after Easter.

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Prayer for Illumination

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Prayer offered by a leader prior to reading scripture in public worship.

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Preaching Gown

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Aka Geneva Gown. Robe like that worn by scholars and judges (academic robe). worn by preachers and worship leaders. Used by churches in the Reformed tradition (Calvin and Zwingli) traditions.

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Preface

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Eucharistic Prayer begins with a preface, a proclamation of thanksgiving and praise that is appropriate to the occasion.

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Presiding Minister

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Minster that presides over a service of worship. In a service of holy communion the presider is usually an ordained minister.

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Procession

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Ordered progress of liturgical leaders and people into the place of worship. Cross first, presiding minister last.

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Propers

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Elements of a worship service that are for a particular day of celebration.

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Pulpit

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See ambo or lectern

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Pyx

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Container used for transporting communion elements from worship to the homebound.

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Rubric

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Liturgical instructions printed in service books an missals. Traditionally printed in red. From Latin “red”.

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Negrics

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Words printed in black that are the text of the worship service and are to be spoken by the worship leader or the gathered people.

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Sacrament

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Ritual that celebrates the mysteries of God’s grace-filled interaction with believers. From Latin “mystery.” R Catholic, 7 sacraments: baptism, holy communion, penance, marriage, confirmation, anointing of the sick (formerly last rites), and ordination. Protestant Churches, 2 sacraments: baptism and holy communion. Rituals instituted by Jesus that make use of earthly elements.

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Sanctus

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Part of the Eucharistic Prayer derived from Isaiah 6:3, “Holy, holy, holy…” From Latin “holy.”

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Sending

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Final portin of a service of corporate worship wherein the gathered people are ritually sent from the assembly into the world. Sending retains the dents that worship continues as people are sent into service in the world.

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Stanza

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Verses in a hymn text.

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Stations of the Cross

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14 scenes or depictions of the journey that Jesus made from Pilate’s house to Calvary.

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Stole

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Vestment that designates is wearer as an ordained member of the ministry. Long narrow band of cloth worn over an alb. Worn behind the neck and draping down the front. Usually in colors matching the liturgical season. Deacons may wear a stole that drapes across the right shoulder.

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Communion Table

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Furnishing upon which is placed the elements for holy communion.

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Thurible

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Vessel in which incense is burned during religious ceremonies. Typ. Easter Orthodox and R. Catholic.

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Triduum

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Scholarly term for the three day period beginning with holy communion on Maundy Thursday and ending with the Easter vigil. Thurs, Fri, Sat of Holy Week.

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Venite

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Historic chant derived from Psalm 95:1-7 and Psalm 96:9, 13. From Latin for “O Come”

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Vespers

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A form of evening prayer.

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Vestment

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Robes and garments worn by people leading worship. Intent is to be a sign of hospitality indicating to participants the role of the leaders.

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Vestry

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Room located near the chancel where clergy and other worship leaders store their vestments and dress for worship.

MIN 510 Worship (3 decks)

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