Acolyte- A person from the church community that carries the cross and candles, sets the altar, etc.
Ambo- The podium from which the Scripture readings are read.
Cantor- someone who leads the Church in song
Celibacy- a promise made by men or women to never marry or have a family and to dedicate their life to Christ.
Covenant- promises or relationships with God. (See Old Testament)
Creed- beliefs; a short summery of key beliefs i.e. Apostles or Nicene Creed
Crosier- a bishop's staff that is shaped like a shepard's staff (see picture below)
Dogma- A belief defined as necessary to the Catholic faith and is not changeable. For example: Jesus Christ is
the Son of God.
Epiclesis- part of the Mass where the priest raises his hands over the gifts and prays for the Holy Spirit to come upon the Eucharistic gifts.
Mitre- headpiece worn by bishops (see picture below)
Pentateuch- The name of the first 5 books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.)
Mitre ^ Crosier ^
Vocabulary and Definitions come from http://www.ssjohnandpaul.org/docs/Catechetical%20Lessons%201-6/Dictionary.pdf
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PS: If you would like to compare the various Christian denominations, a great site is http://www.ancient-future.net/denominations.html
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