Mors 200 Arts Final - Episcopal Terms
Acolytes in the Episcopal Church are male or female altar attendants who assist the clergy during services. Their responsibilities often include lighting candles, carrying the cross, and helping with the preparation and conduct of the liturgy.
The altar attendants (either male or female) in the Episcopal church.
Acolytes
Key Terms
The altar attendants (either male or female) in the Episcopal church.
Acolytes
The table from which Holy Communion is served and prayers are offered.
Altar
A ritual blessing offered at the conclusion of a service.
Benediction
The text containing recitations, prayers and prescribed orders of worship in the Episcopal Church.
Book of Common Prayer
An epithet applied to a council regarded as representing the whole of Christiandom.
Ecumenical
The right side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which readings and prayers are often proclaimed.
Epistle
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
The altar attendants (either male or female) in the Episcopal church. | Acolytes |
The table from which Holy Communion is served and prayers are offered. | Altar |
A ritual blessing offered at the conclusion of a service. | Benediction |
The text containing recitations, prayers and prescribed orders of worship in the Episcopal Church. | Book of Common Prayer |
An epithet applied to a council regarded as representing the whole of Christiandom. | Ecumenical |
The right side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which readings and prayers are often proclaimed. | Epistle |
The left side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which sermons are preached. | Gospel |
A symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket. | Pall |
Belonging to a parish; restricted to a parish; limited in range and scope. | Parochial |
Stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by the church. | Rubrics |
Ritual garments for the clergy. | Vestments |