Mors 200 Arts Final - Roman Catholic Terms Part 2
This deck sacramental act of forgiving sins, granted by a priest during the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
An area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies.
Cemetery (Burial Grounds)
Key Terms
An area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies.
Cemetery (Burial Grounds)
Sacred public worship.
Ceremonies
A vessel in which wine is consecrated at mass. Composed of the cuppa (cup), nodus (stem) and the base (foot).
Chalice (Calix)
The place about the altar of the Church, usually enclosing the clergy and other officials. One of the two areas of the main body of the church, the other being the nave.
Chancel
The singing or intoning of all liturgical portions of a service.
Chant
A building or designated area of a building in which services are conducted. May contain an altar.
Chapel
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
An area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies. | Cemetery (Burial Grounds) |
Sacred public worship. | Ceremonies |
A vessel in which wine is consecrated at mass. Composed of the cuppa (cup), nodus (stem) and the base (foot). | Chalice (Calix) |
The place about the altar of the Church, usually enclosing the clergy and other officials. One of the two areas of the main body of the church, the other being the nave. | Chancel |
The singing or intoning of all liturgical portions of a service. | Chant |
A building or designated area of a building in which services are conducted. May contain an altar. | Chapel |
Outer garment worn by a priest during a Mass. | Chasuble (Casula) |
Holy oil. | Chrism |
A letter or form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for funeral rites according to the laws of the Church. | Christian Burial Certificate (Priestly Lines, Christian Burial Permit) |
A prayer service. | Christian Wake |
A layperson who leads prayer and/or reads scripture. | Commentator (Precentor) |
Reception of the Eucharist (body and blood of Christ). | Communion |
The chant that accompanies the distribution of communion. | Communion-Chant |
A flat plate held under the chin at communion. | Communion Platen |
Corporate celebration of the same Mass by several priests. | Concelebration |
Ground set aside for a special purpose, blessed by the clergy. | Consecrated Ground |
Semi-circle cloak reaching the feet and provided with a hood. | Cope |
A cloth upon which the eucharist is placed. | Corporal |
From the Latin meaning "the body of Christ." | Corpus Christi |
A religious emblem consisting of two plain bars which intersect at right angles to each other. | Cross |
A chamber or vault; a chamber in a mausoleum, of sufficient size, generally used to contain the casketed remains of a deceased person. | Crypt |
A cross with a figure or image representing the body of Christ (Corpus Christi) on it. | Crucifix |
One who carries the Crucifix in religious processions. | Crucifer |
The deacon's vestment. | Dalmatic |
In the Roman Catholic faith, a member of the clerical order (clergy) just below a Priest. | Deacon |