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| monk - friar | A man who belongs to one of the monastic orders in the church, such as Basilians, Benedictines, Cistercians and Carthusians. |
| affirmation | noun: to assert as valid or confirmed |
| biblical inspiration | The gift of the Holy Spirit which assisted a human author to write a biblical book so that it has God as its author and teaches faithfully, without error, the saving truth that God has willed to be consigned to us. |
| book of gospels | The book which contains the Gospel texts, from which the priests or deacon proclaims the Gospel of the day. |
| introit | Entrance, or opening psalm or sentences. |
| supplicant | noun: one who asks humbly and earnestly of |
| epilepsy | A disease of the neurological system characterized by violent seizures. |
| burse | A container for storing the corporal, purificators, and other linens and for carrying them to and from the alter for Holy Communion. |
| brotherhood | Brotherhood: a Spiritual “organization” formed for a particular purpose; i.e |
| pentateuch | The books of the Pentateuch. |
| superior | The head of a religious order or congregation |
| authority | Authority is the right, or power, to do something. |
| cantate | Latin opening of Introit: Oh, sing. |
| amice | A linen clerical vestment worn about the neck and shoulders over a cassock and under an alb. |
| natural family planning nfp | The only sanctioned birth control method for Catholics, it relies on charting a woman’s fertile cycle and abstaining from sex during fertile periods to prevent pregnancy. |
| chancellor | The chief archivist of a diocese' official records |
| westminster confession | A confession of faith produced by a group of Presbyterian theologians assembled by English Parliament from 1643-1647. |
| alb | The white garment covering one's street clothes. |
| delict | The church term for a crime |
| rituale | A book containing the rites of minor church services or the rites of occasional services. |
| religious movements | Groups of people, both lay and clerical, who band together to promote a certain belief or activity. |
| feminism | noun: a. the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes b. organized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests |
| star of bethlehem | The Star of Bethlehem may have been a star, a nova, a comet, or a the conjunction of planets that created a bright light in the sky. |
| bliss | Bliss: that which is even beyond joy, Spiritual ecstasy |
| choir | A group of persons trained to lead in the singing at liturgical celebrations. |
| gloria | Dominus Vobiscum |
| spiritual/shamanic healing | Practitioners who regard themselves as conductors of healing energy or sources from the spiritual realm |
| eastern catholic churches | The Catholic churches with origins in Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa that have their own distinctive liturgical, legal and organizational systems and are identified by the national or ethnic character of their region of origin |
| fraction | A Latin word for breaking |
| shinto | System of beliefs and attitudes held by most Japanese about themselves, their families, clans, and ruling powers |
| shoal | Shallow place in the water that causes difficulty in navigation; sandbar |
| paten | A plate for distribution of the host in the Holy Communion service. |
| charity | The theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God (1822). |
| enclosure | That part of a convent or monastery to which outsiders are not permitted. |
| inerrancy | The attribute of the books of Scripture whereby they faithfully and without error teach that truth which God, for the sake of our salvation, wished to have confided through the Sacred Scriptures. |
| offertory | Orate fratres |
| evangeliary | lectionary (revised) |
| trespass | Trespass means “to do something wrong to another person.” |
| redemption | The payment of money, a ransom, for the release of someone held in detention, such as a slave |
| novie | A person who has been accepted into a religious order and who is undergoing a period of training and formation before taking vows. |
| quakerism | An alternate name for the belief system of the members of the Religious Society of Friends, an ostensibly Christian religious denomination that began in England in the 17th century. |
| acolytes | Acolytes are the torch bearers who walk behind the crucifer in the procession and flank the gospel book during the gospel reading at the 11:15 AM service Sunday services and on feast days. One of them usually helps prepare the table at the Eucharist. |
| bow | The front part of a boat; rhymes with "now" |
| hallowed | Hallowed means “to honor something as holy.” God’s name is hallowed. |
| elevation | Memorial Acclamation / Mystery of faith |
| baha’i | noun: an adherent of a religious movement originating in Iran in the 19th century and emphasizing the spiritual unity of humankind |
| covenant | a sacred promise God made with the Israelites. |
| materialism | The belief that nothing exists other than matter. |
| scientism | The belief that science is the only method for obtaining knowledge |
| lutheran | noun: a member of a Lutheran church. Lutheranism is a movement within Christianity that began with the theological insights of Martin Luther in the 16th century, which launched the Protestant Reformation of the Western church |
| canon law | The rules (canons or laws) which provide the norms for good order in the visible society of the Church |
| thirty-nine articles of religion | The 39 Articles of Religion are the essential beliefs of the Anglican Church established by Convocation of the Church in 1563 based on an earlier set of articles of religion drafted by Thomas Cranmer |
| papal nuncio | See apostolic nuncio. |
| critical legal studies movement | A postmodern approach to law which denies that laws can be fair or impartial |
| norm | rule or standard |
| hindu | noun: an adherent of Hinduism |
| baptist | noun: a member or adherent of an evangelical Protestant denomination marked by congregational polity and baptism by immersion of believers only |
| pericope | A system of lessons appointed for the Sundays and festivals of the Church year. |
| buddha | noun: Sanskrit, enlightened; akin to Sanskrit bodhi enlightenment – a. a person who has attained Buddahood b. a representation of Gautama Buddha |
| minister | From the Latin word for "servant," in the ecclesiastical sense a minister is (1) an ordained cleric or (2) one who has the authority to minister to others. |
| transcendentalism | noun: a philosophy that emphasizes the a priori conditions of knowledge and experience or the unknowable character of ultimate reality or that emphasizes the transcendent as the fundamental reality |
| salvation | The forgiveness of sins and restoration of friendship with God, which can be done by God alone. |
| requiem mass | Missa sine populo |
| habit | The distinctive form of dress worn by members of religious communities. |
| messiah or christ | means anointed one |
| evangelist | noun: a. a writer of any of the four Gospels b. a person whoevangelizes; specifically |
| leader | Short length of string or wire that connects the hook to the fishing line |
| naturalistic | adjective: of, characterized by, or according with a theory denying that an event or object has a supernatural significance; specifically |
| agenda | One of the names given books containing the orders or rights of the divine services, primarily intended for the use of the clergy. |
| steward | A steward is a caretaker |
| reprobation | The part of the Calvinist doctrine of double predestination in which God predestines some people for eternal damnation. |
| metropolitan | A metropolitan see is an archdiocese that is the chief diocese of an ecclesiastical province |
| pietism | A movement in the Lutheran church in the 17th and 18th centuries. |
| body-mind centering | A movement-reeducation approach that explores how the body's systems contribute to movement and self-awareness |
| vertebrae | Bones of the spinal column; single, vertebra |
| kingdom of god | The Kingdom of God is God’s promise of justice, peace, and joy that all his people will share at the end of time. |
| affusion | the act of baptizing someone by pouring water on their head |
| cloister | A place of religious seclusion. |
| genuflection | The act of touching the right knee to the floor while bending the left knee as a gesture of respect and obedience to God. |
| positivism | The sphere of knowledge is limited to the empirical sciences. |
| commitment | A commitment in the Church is a promise to serve God and others. |
| original sin | the consequence of the disobedience of the first human beings |
| detraction | Disclosure of another's faults and sins, without an objectively valid reason, to persons who did not know about them, thus causing unjust injury to that person's reputation (2477). |
| venite | O Come. |
| leprous | From "leprosy," a disease characterized by ulcers of the skin |
| leader of song | The person who leads the community/assembly in the music they sing. |
| gnosticism | Gnosticism comes from the Greek word gnosis meaning knowledge |
| sin | Rebellion or offense against God typically characterized by a violation of religious or moral law. |
| celibacy | The state or condition of those who have chosen to remain unmarried for the sake of the kingdom of heaven in order to give themselves entirely to God and to the service of his people |
| reformation | A sixteenth century movement which began in Europe with objections to certain Roman Catholic doctrines and resulted in the formation of Protestant churches. |
| three | the number of Sacraments of Initiation. |
| postcommunion | Benedicamus Domino |
| deconstruction | The postmodern literary discipline of uncovering the opposing ideas implied in a text and demonstrating how the author has favored one side over the other because of his or her social context |
| stole | A sacramental clerical vestment as distinguished from a stole of ordinary dress which is worn over an alb or surplice. |
| puritanism | The beliefs and practices of the Puritans. |
| neoplatonism | A philosophical system rooted in Platonism and developed in the third century by Plotinus and his successors; includes mystical Christian and Jewish elements and emphasizes “the One” as the ultimate source from which all existence emanates. |
| euthanasia | An action or an omission which, of itself or by intention, causes the death of handicapped, sick, or dying persons--sometimes with an attempt to justify the act as a means of eliminating suffering |
| ash wednesday | The first day of Lent when Catholics are anointed with ashes as a reminder of their mortality. |
| circumstances | What is the 3rd stage of moral decision making |
| tulip | An acronym for the five distinctive doctrines associated with Calvinism: Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistible grace, and Perseverance of the saints. |
| philosophy | noun: 1a. pursuit of wisdom 1b. a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational means 1c. an analysis of the grounds of and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs 2a. the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group 2b. calmness of temper and judgment befitting a philosopher |
| kodshim | Lit.: "holy things"; fifth section of the Mishnah, concerning laws of the Temple |
| immersion | a form of baptism in which part or all of a person's body is submerged |
| roman catholic | noun: a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the largest denomination of Christianity, with more than one billion members |
| choir | A group of persons trained to lead in the singing at liturgical celebrations (1143). |
| focolare | A lay movement started in Trent, Italy by Chiara Lubich in 1943, now claiming more than a million followers |
| idolatry | The divinization of a creature in place of God; the substitution of some one (or thing) for God; worshiping a creature (even money, pleasure, or power) instead of the Creator. |
| a. | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief b. a set of fundamental beliefs |
| benevolence | noun: a. disposition to do good b. an act of kindness c. a generous gift |
| prophetic | People in the community who warned others about consequences of their actions. |
| predestination | The doctrine that God has preordained the salvation of the elect. |
| cultural relativism | Limiting the sphere of truth to a particular society or culture. |
| communion song | The music that is used as the consecrated bread and wine is distributed to the faithful. |
| quasimodogeniti | Latin opening of Introit "As newborn babes." |
| ordain | verb: to invest officially (as by the laying on of hands) with ministerial or priestly authority |
| abortion | Deliberate termination of pregnancy by killing the unborn child |
| abstinence | Refraining from certain kinds of food or drink as an act of self-denial |
| chancellor | The chief archivist of the official records of a diocese |
| eastern-rite church | Term used to describe the Catholic Churches which developed in Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa |
| salvation | The act of being saved |
| invocavit | Latin opening of Introit "He shall call upon me." |
| marks of the church | The marks of the Church are signs that identify the Church as one |
| stealing/theft | Unjustly taking and keeping the property of another, against the reasonable will of the owner |
| host | A wafer of bread used in a Eucharistic service |
| emancipate | transitive verb: a. to free from restraint, control, or the power of another; especially |
| mormonism | Religious, ideological, and cultural aspects of the various denominations of the "Latter Day Saint" movement. |
| bermuda triangle | Bermuda Triangle: a triangular region of the Atlantic Ocean that ranges from the Florida Keys, through the length of the Bahamas, to the Islands of Bermuda, where many planes, ships and people have disappeared or encountered unexplained phenomena |
| college of consultors | A consultative group of priests, appointed to five-year terms by the Archbishop from among members of the Presbyteral Council, which fulfills various functions specified in the Code of Canon Law and assists the Archbishop as needed. |
| dogma | noun: a doctrine or body of doctrines concerning faith or morals formally stated and authoritatively proclaimed by a church |
| big bang theory | Big Bang Theory: the idea or scientific theory that the universe began with a single large explosion and that the pieces are still flying apart. |
| jubilate | Latin opening of Introit "Make a joyful noise." |
| immortality | The quality of the spiritual human soul whereby it survives the death of the body and remains in existence without end, to be reunited with the body at the final resurrection. |
| thirty-nine articles | The doctrinal positions of the Church of England (Anglican Church), established in 1563. |
| anamnesis | The "remembrance" of God's saving deeds in history in the liturgical action of the Church, which inspires thanksgiving and praise (1103) |
| pectoral cross | A cross worn on a chain about the neck of bishops and abbots as a mark of office. |
| shibboleth | noun: a. a word or saying used by adherents of a party, sect, or belief and usually regarded by others as empty of real meaning b. a widely held belief |
| tribunal | A tribunal (court) is the name given to the person or persons who exercise the Church's judicial powers. |
| misericordias domini | Latin opening of Introit "The goodness of God." |
| pater noster | Sanctus |
| evolution | noun: theory in biology postulating that the various types of plants, animals, and other living things on earth have their origin in other preexisting types and that the distinguishable differences are due to modifications in successive generations |
| inerrancy | The attribute of the books of Scripture whereby they faithfully and without error teach that truth which God, for the sake of our salvation, wished to have confided through the Sacred Scriptures (107). |
| pantheism | A system of belief or speculation that identifies the universe with God (pan=all; theos=God) |
| collect | Dominus Vobiscum |
| catholic relief services | Overseas aid agency established by Catholics in the United States. |
| arian controversy | Information on the Arian controversy, the Council of Nicea, and the cleric whose name was given to the controversy. |
| conservative | adjective: a. tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions b. traditional values or views |
| kiddush hachodesh | decision from the Sanhedrin (Jewish Supreme Court) to accept testimony from witnesses who observed the first sighting of the new moon, thereby determining when the new month should begin |
| salvation | noun: a. deliverance from the power and effects of sin b. the agent or means that effects salvation |
| doctrine | noun: a. something that is taught b. a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief; dogma: c. a principle of law established through past decisions |
| responsory | A response sung after or during a lesson. |
| day hours | Thos of the canonical hours said in the daytime, viz., Terce (9:00), Sext (noon), and Nones (3:00). |
| exultemus | Let us sing. |
| metropolitan | The archbishop of an archdiocese in a province |
| presbyterian | adjective: of, relating to, or constituting a Protestant Christian church that is Presbyterian in government and traditionally Calvinistic in doctrine |
| anamnesis | The remembrance of God's saving deeds in history in the liturgical action of the Church, which inspires thanksgiving and praise |
| anthropomorphism | Representation of God, the gods, or natural forces in human forms and attributes. |
| infant communion | In persona Christi |
| dismissal | Ite missa est |
| tradition | The living transmission of the message of the Gospel in the Church |
| humanae vitae | This 1968 encyclical by Pope Paul VI on married love and procreation. |
| archdiocese | A large diocese run by an archbishop. |
| ousia | A Greek term which means “substance” or “essence” and refers to the nature of a thing. |
| zwinglianism | The teachings of Ulrich Zwingli |
| kiday seudah | lit.: the amount of a meal; amount of bread normally eaten in a meal |
| cotta | A vestment like a surplice, but shorter, and worn over a cassock. |
| sidespeople | Also known as greeters, they are the first to welcome you to church. They will give you a copy of the hymnal and the bulletin, and help you find a seat if needed. During the 11:15 AM services, they indicate when to move forward for communion. |
| tern | Name for various types of sea birds, smaller than gulls |
| confirmation | Which sacrament calls you a deeper commitment to spread and defend the faith? |
| respect | Respect means to “show that all people are valuable by acting kindly toward others.” |
| neighbor | A neighbor is a person created by God |
| behaviorism | Behaviorism: a type of psychology based on the psychological teachings of B.F |
| quadragesima | Forty; another Latin name for the season of Lent, which is about forty days in length. |
| orthodoxy | See Eastern Orthodoxy. |
| agnus dei | Lamb of God. |
| fathom | 6 feet or 1.83 meters |
| arminianism | Generally refers to the Protestant beliefs, originating with Jacob Arminius in the late sixteenth century, which affirm human free will and rejects the Calvinist view of predestination. |
| terce | On of the "canonical hours;" it is associated with the hour of nine o'clock in the morning. |
| bi-location | Bi-location: a form of projecting one’s consciousness where one maintains the consciousness of being in two places simultaneously. |
| credo | Sanctus |
| shank | The straight part of a hook |
| day offices | A term denoting Matins and Evensong in the Church of England, where their daily recitation is incumbent upon the clery; by analogy, Matins and Vespers of the Common Service Book. |
| vacant day | A day with no special propers appointed to it. |
| surplice | A white linen vestment falling almost to the ankles, having a round yoke and long wide sleeves. |
| divine | adjective: a. of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God or a god b.heavenly, godlike |
| crucible | noun: a severe test |
| god | the infinitely perfect Supreme Being, uncaused and absolutely self-sufficient, eternal, the Creator and final end of all things |
| renaissance | noun: the transitional movement in Europe between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century, and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature and by the beginnings of modern science |
| fatima prayer | Magnificat |
| judica | Latin opening of Introit "Judge Me." |
| alb | A long white linen vestmant properly owrn at teh celebration of Holy Communion and usually worn over a cassock. |
| font | A basin or bowl in a Church used for the Baptismal water. |
| epistle | Alleluia |
| cartilage | Tough connective tissue found in body joints |
| tradition | Tradition includes the Church’s official teachings, rituals, and customs that have been handed down from the Apostles over the centuries. |
| infallible | Incapable of error |
| unisonal | Type of singing done in one voice or melody, without harmony or accompaniment; this was the manner of performing the Gregorian Chant and Plain-song melodies. |
| fathers of the church | Church teachers and writers of the early centuries whose teachings are a witness to the Tradition of the Church (78, 688). |
| euthanasia | An action or an omission which, of itself or by intention, causes the death of handicapped, sick, or dying persons sometimes with an attempt to justify the act as a means of eliminating suffering |
| predilection | noun: an established preference for something |
| processional cross | sacramental bread (wafer) |
| lectionary | The table of Lessons from Holy Scripture for the Sundays and Festivals of the Church Year. |
| pericope | From the Greek word meaning "cutting" or "section," a pericope describes the Scripture readings at Mass which are sections of books of the Bible. |
| talents | Talents are abilities or gifts to do something well |
| kotzer | lit.: “harvesting”; the forbidden Shabbat activity of taking a growing thing from its natural source |
| bodhisattva of compassion | Bodhisattva of Compassion: another term for Kuan Yin, the Buddhist embodiment of the Divine Mother principle. |
| transubstantiation | The act of changing the substances of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. |
| blasphemy | Speech, thought, or action involving contempt for God or the Church, or persons or things dedicated to God |
| detraction | Disclosure of another's faults and sins, without an objectively valid reason, to persons who did not know about them, thus causing unjust injury to that person's reputation. |
| follower | noun: a. one in the service of another. retainer b. one that follows the opinions or teachings of another: see disciple |
| kosher | lit.: legally proper; refers to food permitted under Jewish dietary laws; colloquially refers to anything that is within the boundaries of (moral) law |
| humanism | A philosophy that regards the rational individual as the highest value; it considers the individual to be the ultimate source of value and is dedicated to fostering the individual's creative and moral development in a meaningful and rational way without reference to the concepts of the supernatural. |
| canon | From the Greek term kanon (which means “measuring rod” or “rule”); the body of writings officially accepted by the Christian church as the rule of faith—the Holy Scriptures. |
| balance and integration | Balance and Integration: balance is harmony, a state in which various elements form a harmonious whole and nothing is out of proportion or unduly emphasized at the expense of the rest |
| cope | An ornaments cloak usually made in the liturgical colors and worn over an alb or surplice. |
| tryptych | A three-paneled ornament behind the altar, the two side panels of which can be folded in to cover the central panel. |
| sequence | Hymn sung after the Epistle and Gradual. |
| versicles | Brief responsive verses from the Psalms, employed in public services; a typical feature of churchly worship. |
| septuagesima | Seventieth; the first Sunday in pre-Lent. |
| chasuble | The principal vestment traditionally worn at the celebration of the Holy Communion; over alb and stole. |
| beauty | Beauty: associated with the Fourth Ray of God |
| vocation | A vocation is God’s call to use our talents to serve others. |
| o salutaris hostia | Prayer before a Crucifix |
| bothered | Bothered: connected with not looking at things as Spiritual tests and lessons, being attached, not keeping bubble of protection up, being in victim consciousness and not realizing it is one's thoughts that create ones reality, not any person or outside situation! Also connected with reacting instead of responding |
| buddhic plane | Buddhic Plane: a plane of reality a step above the mental plane that corresponds with the fourth initiation and fourth chakra, and is also known as the intuitive plane. |
| catholic relief services | overseas aid agency of American Catholics. |
| transubstantiation | The scholastic term used to designate the unique change of the Eucharistic bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ |
| chor bishop | In the Maronite rite and the Greek Orthodox Church an auxiliary bishop may be called a chor bishop |
| vesting prayers | Asperges |
| religion | noun: a. the service and worship of God or the supernatural b.commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance c. a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices |
| apostolic nunciature | The offices of the Holy Father's representative to a country or to the Church in that country. |
| variables | Parts of the service which change with the Sunday and season; the propers. |
| master of ceremonies | One who assists in the preparation of the liturgy and is present to facilitate the movement of the entire celebration. |
| shrine | Erected to encourage private devotions to a saint, it usually contains a picture, statue or other religious feature capable of inspiring devotions. |
| biblical inspiration | The gift of the Holy Spirit which assisted a human author to write a biblical book so that it has God as its author and teaches faithfully, without error, the saving truth that God has willed to be consigned to us (105). |
| celebrator | Used only to describe a participant in a nonreligious celebration. |
| catalyst | noun: an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action |
| secular institutes | Societies of men and women living in the world who dedicate themselves to observe the evangelical counsels and to carry on apostolic works suitable to their talents and opportunities in every day life. |
| narthex | The vestibule or entrance hall of a church building. |
| simony | The buying or selling of spiritual things, which have God alone as their owner and master. |
| damnation | noun: the act of damning |
| mitre | A headdress worn at some liturgical functions by bishops, abbots and, in certain cases, other clerics. |
| monasticism | Tradition of taking yourself away from the mainstream of society for the purpose of developing your spirtual practice. |
| longitudinally | Vertically; from top to bottom |
| buddha | Buddha: a title equivalent to the title of Christ, meaning “one who has attained enlightenment” |
| canon law | The rules, canons or laws, which provide the norms for good order in the visible society of the Church |
| initiation | Initiation means, “to be newly welcomed into a group.” |
| buddhist caves of ajanta | Buddhist Caves of Ajanta: three hundred and twenty kilometers northeast of Bombay, the temples and monasteries of Ajanta cut into the side of a cliff above the Waghora River |
| riddels | Curtains at both sides of the altar. |
| epistle | From the Greek word meaning "letter," This word refers to the 21 books in the New Testament that were written as letters to instruct and encourage the members of the early Church. |
| dissident | adjective: disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| biorhythm | Biorhythm: the rhythm of a biological function such as brainwaves, heart rate, pulse, or the many bio-electromagnetic signatures of the various energy systems in the body. |
| bible code | Bible Code: this refers to the phenomenon of equidistant letter sequencing in the original Hebrew version of the first five books of the Torah, which oral traditions affirm were dictated to Moses directly by God, letter by letter in a continuous string. |
| idealism | noun: a. a theory that ultimate reality lies in a realm transcending phenomena b. a theory that only the perceptible is real b. a theory that only mental states or entities are knowable |
| transept | The part of a cruciform church comparable to the horizontal bar of a cross. |
| dossal | A permanent hanging back of and above the altar. |
| sanctus | Agnus Dei |
| surplice | A loose, flowing vestment of white fabric with wide sleeves |
| shaman | noun: a priest or priestess who uses magic for the purpose of curing the sick, divining the hidden, and controlling events |
| boastful | Boastful: partaking in superiority complex because of underlying inferiority |
| hosts | The breads that are used for the Eucharistic meal |
| reredos | An architectural ornament of wood or stone erected behind the altar. |
| sequence | Offertory |
| drag | Device that slows forward motion |
| kezayit | a Hebrew measure for solids (approx |
| sura | One of the sections of the Koran, which are traditionally arranged in order of decreasing length |
| hosanna | Save now, we pray (Hebrew) |
| washing of hands | an expression of the desire for inward purification |
| family systems therapy | A school of psychotherapy originally developed by Murray Bowen at Georgetown, and now in wide use, especially in the recovery movement |
| reader-centered interpretation | The postmodern idea that interpretation depends, not on what the text says or what the author intended, but on how the reader reacts to a text |
| flagon | A covered vessel into which wine is poured for use in the Holy Communion Service. |
| supralapsarianism | From the Latin phrase supra lapsum (which means “prior to the Fall”); a Calvinist doctrine in which God’s decrees of election and reprobation logically came before God’s decree of the Fall |
| cross bearer | The one who carries the cross in the procession (entrance and recessional). |
| pluralism | noun: a. a state of society in which members of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups maintain an autonomous participation in and development of their traditional culture or special interest within the confines of a common civilization b. a concept, doctrine, or policy advocating this state |
| master of ceremonies | One who assisted in the preparation of the celebration and is present during it to facilitate the movement of the entire rite. |
| basilica | A church to which special privileges are attached |
| capitulum | "Little Chapter": the verse or brief passage of Holy Scripture read at certain canonical hours |
| monk - friar | A man who belongs to one of the monastic orders in the Church, such as Basilians, Benedictines, Cistercians and Carthusians. |
| shofar | Rams horn, blown on the Jewish New Year |
| credential | adjective: warranting credit or confidence–used chiefly in the phrase credential letters |
| papal infallibility | The end result of divine assistance given to the Pope through which he is prevented from the possibility and liability of error in teachings involving Church dogma and articles of faith. |
| celibacy | A formal and solemn oath to never enter the married state |
| lector | A layperson trained for the task of reading at Mass. |
| abolition | noun: to end the observance or effect of slavery |
| idolatry | The divinization of a creature in place of God; the substitution of some one (or thing) for God; worshiping a creature (even money, pleasure, or power) instead of the Creator (2112). |
| schleitheim confession | The most important Anabaptist doctrinal statement, adopted by the Swiss Brethren in 1527, which distinguishes their beliefs from other Christian Churches. |
| mishneh torah | Maimonides' masterpiece, in which he codifies Jewish law in four volumes. |
| indoctrination | verb: to instruct especially in fundamentals or rudiments; teach |
| bhakti yoga | Bhakti Yoga: devotional yoga |
| kapparot | Among certain hasidim, a live chicken (who metaphorically has transferred to it the family's sins) is swung around the head of its owner before being slaughtered prior to Yom Kippur as a sign of atonement |
| body work | Body Work: the term given to designate those healing modalities that focus upon the physical healing work on the physical vehicle. |
| recessional | During the singing of the last hymn the servers and clergy leave the chancel in much the same way as they entered, led by the crucifer. |
| studying | _________ the faith will help you grow closer to God. |
| exodus | God's saving intervention in history by which he liberated the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt, made a covenant with them, and brought them into the Promised Land |
| cincture | A cord or band with which alb and cassock are girded. |
| alleluia | Praise the Lord (Greek). |
| gaudete | Latin opening of Introit "Rejoice." |
| cirrus | Wispy, high-altitude clouds |
| preces | Prayers in the form of versicles and responses, such as the suffrages. |
| prana | The yogic concept of a cosmic energy or life force, similar to the Chinese idea of chi, that enters the body with the breath |
| creationism | noun: a doctrine or theory holding that matter, the various forms of life, and the world were created by God out of nothing and usually in the way described in Genesis (first book of the Christian Bible) – contrast withevolution |
| ban of non- interference | Ban of Non-interference: by invoking a ban of noninterference from the Masters, one is allowing, on a spiritual level, the powers that govern this planet to step in and prevent the Dark Brotherhood or a person’s negative ego from interfering with your Lightwork, and state of centeredness and balance. |
| transcendent | God is distinct from the universe; his existence is not bound by or limited to space and time. |
| borealis | Borealis: High Priest of the Mother Temple on Venus, and part of an Extraterrestrial race called the Nors, who are one of the elder races, or guardian races, of Planet Earth. |
| torah | The five books of Moses; the whole body of Judaism's religious ethical literature. |
| natural family planning | This refers to forms of birth regulation which, in conformity with Catholic teaching, do not involve use of any artificial means of contraception. |
| cana conference | A Catholic family movement, originally designed to aid married couples and families in their spiritual and interpersonal relationships |
| racism | noun: a. a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race b. racial prejudice or discrimination |
| reincarnation | to again become flesh in some form, based on karmic law |
| brother | A man who is a member of a religious order, but is not ordained or studying for the priesthood. |
| pietism | A Protestant reform movement that began in the seventeenth century which emphasized the need for personal holiness. |
| kal v'chomer | a halachic inference from a lenient case to a strict case -- i.e |
| economy | The structure and organization of productive work or activity in a society, forming the basis for financial support and stability of individuals, families, and society |
| vestment | The vesture the ministers wear. |
| thurible | A covered incense holder hung by chain meant to be carried; similar to a censer. |
| te deum laudamus | We praise Thee, O God. |
| thanksgiving after communion | Veni Creator Spiritus |
| catholicism | See Roman Catholicism. |
| lauds | The second of the "canonical hours"; it was frequently said with Matins, eventually forming one office. |
| fathers of the church | Church teachers and writers of the early centuries whose teachings are a witness to the Tradition of the Church. |
| incense | Incense (material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned) is used as a symbol of the Church's offering; the rising smoke represents the prayers of the assembly rising to God. |
| salvation | Salvation is the forgiveness of sins and the restoration of friendship with God, which can be done by God alone |
| scavenger | An animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter |
| annulment | Properly called the decree of nullity, this is the declaration by authorities that a marriage is null and void, because it was never valid. |
| mitre | A headdress worn at some liturgical functions by bishops, abbots and, in certain cases, other ecclesiastics. |
| methodist | noun: a member of one of the denominations deriving from the Wesleyan revival in the Church of England, having Armenian doctrine and in the United States modified Episcopal polity, and stressing personal and social morality |
| essentialism | An error in thinking, according to postmodern analysis, whereby people fail to perceive that every aspect of human existence is socially produced |
| curia | Definition goes here. |
| use | 1)The particular body of ceremonies, customs, and usages employed in the Church in one place; e.g., the Use of the Church of Toledo, Salisbury, etc 2) a particular custom which prevails in a certain place. |
| lcwr | Leadership Conference of Women Religious |
| s.v.p. | Stands for Society of St Vincent de Paul: A society of men and women willing to undertake charitable works. |
| evangelist | One of the four authors to whom is ascribed the writing of the Gospels, i.e., Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John |
| entrance song/music | The song/music which takes place during the entrance procession. |
| lection | A lesson or reading from Holy Scripture, appointed for the services of the Church; the lections are indicated in the Lectionaries. |
| vision of gabriel | The Vision of Gabriel is a section of a limestone tablet on the angel Gabriel that has been described as a dead sea scroll on stone. |
| church community | The Church community is made up of friends and followers of Jesus Christ |
| redeemer | noun: a person who redeems; to atone for |
| liberal | adjective: not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or traditional forms |
| lord’s prayer | The Lord’s Prayer, or the Our Father, is a prayer that was given to us by Jesus. |
| lectionary | book containing a collection of scripture readings appointed for each day of the year. |
| synoptic | From the Greek term synoptikos (which means “seen together”); refers to the New Testament Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke because of their similarities in structure and content. |
| lord's supper | The Eucharistic meal. |
| baptismal font | Large container of water often made of marble and placed at the entrance of the Church |
| nunc dimittis | Simeon's song, Luke 2:29-32. |
| missal | A book containing the propers and ordinary for the church year and intended for use at the altar. |
| chancellor | The chief archivist of a diocese's official records |
| magnificat | Song of Mary, Luke 1:46-55. |
| vicar | (Deputy) 1)The clergyman in charge of a parish in place of the rector; 2) the incumbant of a parish in which the tithes are otherwise assigned; 3) in European Lutheran Churches the term is frequently applied to the assistant minister, or curate, of a parish; one who serves under the pastor . |
| assimilation | noun: the process of receiving new facts or of responding to new situations in conformity with what is already available to consciousness |
| apocrypha | From the Greek term which means “hidden”; refers to a collection of books accepted in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox traditions as part of the canon, but considered noncanonical by Protestants. |
| dorsal | A permanent hanging back of and above the altar. |
| sunnah | A collection of Muhammad's words and deeds during his lifetime. |
| kislev | month in the Jewish (lunar) calendar, coinciding with November and December; the eight-day celebration of Chanukah begins on the 25th day of this month |
| rubrics | Directions for the conduct of church services. |
| syntax | The rules of grammar for a given language |
| scholasticism | In the Middle Ages, the university educational system which emphasized rational philosophical and theological speculation and disputation primarily involving the Latin authorities and Aristotle. |
| predestination | noun: the doctrine that God in consequence of his foreknowledge of all events infallibly guides those who are destined for salvation |
| liturgy of the word | The Liturgy of the Word is the first part of the Mass, which centers on the Scripture readings. |
| sixteen | The minimum age a sponsor must be. |
| pastoral | adjective: a. of or relating to spiritual care or guidance especially of a congregation b. of or relating to the pastor of a church |
| habit | Religious garb. |
| sea of galilee | A lake fed by the River Jordan. |
| adoro te devote | Angele Dei |
| sign of the cross | A gesture of respect in which a Catholic uses the right hand to touch the forehead, then the middle of the breast, then the left shoulder, and finally the right shoulder. |
| sedilia | Seats in the chancel for clergy. |
| tribunal | A tribunal (court) is the name given to the person or persons who exercise the church's judicial powers |
| bioenergy | Bioenergy: energy produced from biological sources; renewable energy produced from organic matter. |
| crucifer | A member of the Servers Guild, the crucifer is the person who carries the processional cross in the worship services during the entrance, at the gospel procession and during the recessional. Sometimes assists in preparing the table at the Eucharist. |
| malignancy | Desire to cause harm |
| midrash | Explains biblical text from the ethical and devotional point of view. |
| intinction | Koinonia |
| brain | Brain: physicalization of the mental faculty |
| oculi | Latin opening of Itroit "Mine eyes." |
| bible | Derived through Latin from the Greek word "biblia" or "books" the diminutive form of "byblos" the word for "papyrus" or "paper", which was exported from the ancient Phoenician port city of Biblos |
| tract | sequentia |
| vigal | 1) The "eve" of a festival or greater holy day; 2) the service held on the eve of a festival, which concluded with the holy communion: e.g., the service on Christmas Eve. |
| vestry | A vestry is the body of electedlay members who are responsible for overseeing the legal and financial matters of a church. |
| episcopal | adjective: Episcopal Church in the United States of America or Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States |
| superior | the head of a religious order or congregation |
| cult | Generic use cult denotes any act or system of veneration or worship. |
| transubstantiation | The point at which the bread and wine cease to be bread and wine, but are changed in substance into the body and blood of Jesus. |
| vestry | The place in which ministers vest, similar to a sacristy. |
| phosphorescent | Glowing but not producing heat |
| eleison | Have mercy. |
| washing of hands | An expression of the desire for inward purification |
| surplice | a loose, flowing vestment of white fabric with wide sleeves |
| empowerment | verb: to give official authority or legal power to or enable |
| sawm | An Arabic word for fasting; the act of total abstinence from food, liquids and sexual relationships from dawn to sunset, for one lunar month. |
| salutation | Greeting of pastor and congregation's response. |
| laicization | The process by which a man ordained is relieved of his obligations and is returned to the status of a lay person. |
| orphrey | An ornamental band or border of a parament or vestment. |
| traditionalist catholic | Tra le sollecitudini |
| kitzur shulchan aruch | popular book of Jewish law, authored by Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886) |
| denomination | noun: a religious organization whose congregations are united in their adherence to its beliefs and practices |
| benedictus | Latin for 'blessed'; The Song of Zacharias, Luke 1:68-79. |
| contrition | Sorrow of the soul and hatred for the sin committed, together with a resolution not to sin again |
| restitution | The return of what has been unjustly taken from another. |
| canon | Greek for rule, norm, standard, measure |
| congregation | noun: a. an assembly of persons |
| vestment | The vesture ministers wear. |
| note | Do not use: "Saying Mass" or "Performing Mass" |
| paten | The plate used to hold the bread. |
| god | The infinitely perfect Supreme Being, uncaused and absolutely self-sufficient, eternal, the Creator and final end of all things |
| dignity | the respect owed to all human beings because they are made in God's image |
| frontal | An ornamented hanging or parament covering the entire front of the altar. |
| deism | noun: a movement or system of thought advocating natural religion, emphasizing morality, and in the 18th century denying the interference of the Creator with the laws of the universe |
| marxism | A materialistic ideology based on the teachings of Karl Marx |
| ayurvedic medicine | A form of alternative medicine based on Hindu concepts of Prana energy |
| communion song | The music that is used as the consecrated bread and wine – the Body and Blood of Christ – is distributed to the faithful. |
| sacramental | A sacramental is an action, a word, or an object that reminds us life is holy |
| norbertine rite | Rite of Braga |
| tract | Tractus, the verses of Scripture sung in pre-Lent and Lent after the Gradual instead of the Hallelujah. |
| kneeling | A body position where both knees are on the floor, or a pad if one is provided, and one's posterior is not resting on anything |
| agnostic | noun: a. a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (as God) is unknown and probably unknowable b. one who is not committed to believing in either the existence or the nonexistence of God or a god |
| annulment | A canon law decree that declares that a marriage was never a valid sacrament in the first place, usually because one or both of the partners did not enter into it with good faith and intentions. |
| bonito | Mackerel-like fish that can grow up to 30 inches (75 cm) in length |
| convent | In common usage, the term refers to a house of women religious. |
| original | The sin of the first humans and its effects on all humans is called _______ sin. |
| celibacy | Refers to a decision to live chastely in the unmarried state |
| octave | The first and following seven days for the celebration of a major feast. |
| convent | The place where a community of Nuns live. |
| cloister | Part of a convent or monastery reserved for use by members of the order that live in that facility. |
| circumcision | The rite prescribed in Judaism and other cultures which involves cutting off the foreskin of a male |
| bashar | Bashar: an Extraterrestrial being from a civilization known as the Essassani. |
| chasuble | The vestment worn over the alb by priests, bishops and Pope when celebrating the Mass. |
| fundamentalism | noun: a. a movement in 20th century Protestantism emphasizing the literally interpreted Bible as fundamental to Christian life and teaching b. a movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles |
| holy oil | Holy oil is a special oil used in Church celebrations. |
| sister | Any woman religious, in popular speech |
| crosier | A pastoral staff or crook of a bishop or abbot. |
| k'beitza | a Hebrew measure for solids (approx |
| covenant | noun: In the Hebrew scriptures, an agreement or treaty among peoples or nations, but most memorably the promises that God extended to humankind (e.g., the promise to Noah never again to destroy the earth by flood or the promise to Abraham that his descendants would multiply and inherit the land of Israel) |
| biofeedback | Biofeedback: the practice of using machines to give information on such biological functions as heart rate, body temperature, and brainwave functions, for the purpose of learning to control these functions more consciously |
| prism | A transparent body that refracts a beam of light, making rainbow colors |
| ruble | The unit of Russian currency, worth 100 kopecks. |
| postmodern | The movement in late 20th century thought that rejects enlightenment rationalism, individualism and optimism |
| lutheranism | The system of beliefs and doctrines first developed by Martin Luther and his immediate followers. |
| evangelist | A preacher or revivalist who seeks conversions by preaching to groups. |
| integration | noun: a. incorporation as equals into society or an organization of individuals of different groups (as races) b. coordination of mental processes into a normal effective personality or with the individual’s environment |
| finance council | A diocesan body mandated by the Code of Canon Law that is charged with preparing the annual diocesan budget and annually reviewing diocesan expenses and revenues |
| synagogue | (also synagog) noun: a. a Jewish congregation b. the house of worship and communal center of a Jewish congregation |
| rood screen | An ornamental and symbolic screen supporting a crucifix (rood) and separating the nave and choir. |
| unanimity | noun: the quality or state of being unanimous |
| theosis | A characteristically Eastern Orthodox conception of the process in which one becomes united with God. |
| thomism | The tradition of thought, rooted in the work of Thomas Aquinas, which dominated the scholastic period and has continued to our own day primarily among Roman Catholic thinkers. |
| god | noun: a. the supreme or ultimate reality b. the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe |
| mortal sin | A mortal sin is a serious violation of God’s Law |
| allegory | A story that acts as an extended metaphor; a parable. |
| nihilism | From the Latin, nihil = nothing |
| calvinism | noun: the theological system of John Calvin and his followers marked by strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God, the depravity of humankind, and the doctrine of predestination |
| social sin | The effect of sin over time, which can affect society and its institutions to create "structures of sin," by analogy called "social sin" (1869). |
| ableism | noun: discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities |
| atonement | noun: a. the reconciliation of God and humankind through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ b. in Judaism: at-one-ment, derives from a ritual of reconciliation carried out at Yom Kippur |
| great commandment | The Great Commandment is God’s rule that teaches us how to love God |
| heretic | noun: a. a dissenter from established religious dogma; especially |
| cloister | Part of a convent or monastery reserved for use by members of the institute. |
| ceremonial | The prescribed action(s) or movement(s) which accompany a rite or a part of the Liturgy; or, the total actions which accompany the service. |
| ordinary | The invariable parts of the liturgy. |
| beelzebub | Beelzebub: a being of darkness and selfishness worshipped by the Sons of Beliel in Atlantis |
| homosexuality | Sexual attraction or orientation toward persons of the same sex and/or sexual acts between persons of the same sex |
| humanism | noun: a. a doctrine, attitude, or way of life centered on human interests or values b. a philosophy that usually rejects supernaturalism and stresses an individual’s dignity and worth and capacity for self-realization through reason |
| stole | The vestment worn around the neck by all ordained ministers |
| ultreya | Ultreya is a Spanish word for "Keep on going!" or "Onward!" It is a weekly or monthly gathering of all Cursillo Group Reunions in an area to share prayers and songs and snacks |
| restitution | The return of what has been unjustly taken from another (2409, 2412). |
| dispensation | An exemption from Church law. |
| offertory | Offering (Latin); having received the Word, we offer ourselves to God. |
| pantheist | noun: [ definition under review] |
| antiphon | A piece of devotional verse or prose responsively sung. |
| salvation | The forgiveness of sins and restoration of friendship with God, which can be done by God alone (169). |
| universalism | noun: a. a theological doctrine that all human beings will eventually be saved b. the principles and practices of a liberal Christian denomination founded in the 18th century originally to uphold belief in universal salvation and now united with Unitarianism |
| server | One who assists an officiating minister. |
| faro | A card game where the players bet on what cards will turn up. |
| charity | The theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God. |
| spiritual | adjective: a. of, relating to, consisting of, or affecting the spirit b. of or relating to sacred matters c. ecclesiastical rather than lay or temporal d.concerned with religious values |
| pilgrim | noun: one who travels to a shrine or holy place as a devotee |
| nuncio | papal diplomat with the rank of an ambassador; ie one who is accredited to a sovereign government. |
| holy | adjective: exalted or worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and righteousness |
| ritual | Any combination of words, gestures, actions and symbols designed for a specific purpose, such as for worship. |
| sin | A sin is any thought, word, or action that turns us away from God’s Law. |
| washing of hands | An expression of the desire for inward purification. |
| matins | The early morning service. |
| benedictus | De Profundis |
| covenant | A covenant is an agreement or promise, made between persons or groups of people. |
| simony | The buying or selling of spiritual things, which have God alone as their owner and master (2121). |
| parish | noun: a. the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor b. a local church community composed of the members or constituents of a Protestant church |
| multiculturalism | A postmodern ideology teaching that all cultures should be empowered to preserve, unchanged, their unique cultural reality |
| descant | A melody which is complementary to the principal melody in plain chant or other forms of music; some of the more familiar hymn tunes are occasionally preformed with a descant (also spelled Discant). |
| incipit | From the Latin word meaning "to begin," this word refers to the words added at the beginning of a Scripture reading in the Lectionary |
| black magic | Black Magic: the misuse of power and the manipulation of energy and matter for selfish ends |
| bardo | Bardo: the part of the death process a soul extension goes through in the three days that actually follow the death experience of the physical body |
| liturgical movement | Missale Romanum |
| paten | sacramental bread (wafer) |
| epistle side | The right, or south, side as you face the altar. |
| sanctus | Holy! Song of the Angels, Isaiah 6:3. |
| hallelujah | Praise the Lord (Hebrew). |
| reformation | noun: a 16th century religious movement marked ultimately by rejection or modification of some Roman Catholic doctrine and practice and establishment of the Protestant churches |
| breviary | The book(s) for praying the Divine Office, or canonical hours. |
| cumulus | Large clouds, flat on the bottom and fluffy at the top |
| communion plate | A metal plate with a long handle |
| lectionary | The book that contains all the readings from the Scriptures for use in the celebration of the liturgy. |
| incredulity | The willful refusal to assent to revealed truth, or even the neglect of this truth. |
| ablutions | Postcommunion (Thanksgiving) |
| canon law | Canon Law, Code of - The collection of laws (canons) governing administration of the Roman Catholic Church |
| book of gospels | The book which contains the Gospel texts, from which the priest or deacon proclaims the Gospel of the day. |
| bishops' conference | A national (or in a very few cases regional) body of bishops that meets periodically to collaborate on matters of common concern in their country or region, such as moral, doctrinal, pastoral and liturgical questions; relations with other religious groups; and public policy issues |
| burning pot | Burning Pot: burning pots are used for the purpose of clearing the negative energy and dark clouds that sometimes gather in a home or workplace |
| liturgy | From the Greek leitourgia (from leos [people] and ergon [work]) which was used of any public duty or service |
| sext | The noonday office or service of the church. |
| political correctness | The demand for conformity to attitudes and behaviors deemed important for the sake of tolerance and acceptance. |
| faculty | Church authorization, given by the law itself or by a church superior, to perform certain official church acts |
| chancel | The space at the very front of the church where the clergy and servers sit is called the Chancel. |
| chancel rail | The rail separating nave and chancel or choir and sanctuary where worshipers kneel to receive Holy Communion. |
| apse | The semicircular or polygonal space at the end of the nave, chancel, or the end of an aisle or transept. |
| chancel | The east end of a church, above and beyond the nave and beyond the chancel rail. |
| protestantism | The Protestant (rather than the Roman Catholic or Orthodox) Christian religion. |
| tekakwitha conference | The group dedicated to advocating the cause of sainthood of the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a Native American. |
| bhagavad-gita | Bhagavad-Gita: one of the most profound teachings to come out of the Eastern world |
| quantum physics | The branch of physics that studies the movement of sub-atomic particles within atoms |
| peacemaker | A peacemaker is a fair person who respects others |
| sister | In popular speech, any woman religious |
| defrocking | See laicization. |
| brain illumination | Brain Illumination: opening and activation of all the brain centers leading to full brain illumination at the Ascended Master level of consciousness; the illumination of the seventy-two areas of the mind. |
| brahma | Brahma: Hindu Creator God; Brahma, the Creator – Vishnu, the Preserver and Shiva, the Destroyer |
| keviyat seudah | When cake (or any Pat Haba B'Kisnin) is eaten in a quantity that you would normally eat bread as a meal, it requires Netilat Yadayim, Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. |
| babaji | Babaji: Ascended Master; called “the immortal.” He has made it his mission to assist humanity in its quest for God-Realization, and was the master who initiated Shankaracharya, and Lahiri Mayasaya, which started the “Self-Realization Fellowship” lineage and rekindled the science of Kriya Yoga. |
| divorce | The claim that the indissoluble marriage bond validly entered into between a man and a woman is broken |
| book of knowledge | Book of Knowledge: (The Book of Knowledge: The Keys of Enoch) a book by J |
| relics | The physical remains and effects of saints, which are considered worthy of veneration inasmuch as they are representative of persons in glory with God. |
| stealing/theft | Unjustly taking and keeping the property of another, against the reasonable will of the owner (2408) |
| rogate | Latin, "Pray ye." A reference to the Gospel for the Day. |
| transubstantiation | noun: the miraculous change by which according to Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox dogma the Eucharistic elements at their consecration become the body and blood of Christ while keeping only the appearances of bread and wine |
| borobudur | Borobudur: located in Java, an island in southeast Asia, Borobudur is an elaborate nine-step pyramid of superimposed terraces that represents a model of the universe and the soul’s journey toward enlightenment. |
| distribution | Nunc dimittis |
| theotokos | Greek "God bearer," An ancient title for the Blessed Virgin Mary as the bearer of God, more commonly used in Eastern Churches. |
| object chosen | What is the first element of moral decision making? |
| cheap grace | an idea that was created by Dietrich Bonhoeffer |
| binah | Binah: one of the ten Sephiroth of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, associated with Archangel Tzaphkiel |
| dalmatic | The vestment the deacon wears over the alb on solemn occasions. |
| contemplative | A religious man or woman who devotes his/her entire life in the cloister to prayer and reflection. |
| little hours | Another name for three of the Canonical Hours: Terce, Sext, and Nones; the name derives from the brevity of these prayer-services. |
| reparation | Making amends for a wrong done or for an offense, especially for sin, which is an offense against God |
| laetare | Latin opening of Introit "Rejoice ye." |
| officiant | The conductor or leader of a minor service. |
| complin | The service which completes the day; see Prayer Offices page for a history of Complin. |
| crosier | The staff which a bishop carries when he presides at the liturgy. |
| baptistry | The place containing the font, where baptism is administered; it is often built near the entrance of churches in a separate bay or apse which is below the level of the Church itslef; in Italy some of the Churches have separate buildings as baptistries. |
| anabaptist | noun: a Protestant sectarian of a radical movement arising in the 16th century and advocating the baptism and church membership of adult believers only, nonresistance, and the separation of church and state |
| social sin | The effect of sin over time, which can affect society and its institutions to create "structures of sin," by analogy called "social sin". |
| creed | A statement of faith. |
| intention | What is the second stage of moral decision making? |
| syncretism | The joining together of different views, especially religious views |