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Acolytes are those who light the altar candle and carry candles in procession A white linen garment reaching from neck to ankles with tight sleeves and held in at the waist by a girdle (rope). Worn by ministers at the Eucharist. The altar is a table of wood or stone from which the Holy Communion is consecrated and administered. It is the Lord's Table. The chief pastor (overseer) of a diocese. A singer or soloist of the liturgy. A person who leads a church choir or congregation in singing. A church which contains the ""throne" or official seat of the bishop of the diocese and is therefore the principal church of the diocese, or its mother church. A metal or ceramic cup used to administer the wine at Holy Communion. The outermost garment worn by bishops and priests when celebrating the Eucharist. A companion piece in style and material to the chalice, it contains the bread of the Holy Communion. The cover of the cup may be topped with a cross. Is also called a bread box. Those ordained to the service of God, to act as ministers of the gospel and to perform pastorial and sacramental functions in the church. The vessels of glass, precious metal or earthenware in which the wine and water for the Eucharist are brought to the altar. A statement of Christian Doctrine confessed by all believers and is included in most liturgical services. The Apostles' and Nicene Creeds are creeds we use. An ordained cleric who ranks just below a priest. An alternative name for the Holy Communion, the Lord's Supper or the Mass. The title is to be explained either by the fact that, at the Last Supper, Christ "gave thanks", or by the fact that it is the supreme act of Christian thanksgiving. An alternative name for the Eucharist, Lord's Supper or the Mass, and also the act of receiving the bread and wine at the Eucharist. Members of the church who do not belong to the clergy. An alternative name for the Eucharist, Holy Communion or Mass. The head-dress worn by bishops. It is a symbol of their authority The bringing to, or presentation at the altar of the bread and wine to be consecrated in the Eucharist - also includes the giving of money in the collection plate. An ordained cleric. A layperson who reads the lessons and assists the priest during the services. A small bell rung at the Eucharist to focus the attention of the people, especially at the Elevation of the elements. A long narrow garment, usually embroidered, hanging round the neck and down to the knees. Which is worn at the Eucharist either by itself or in conjunction with the other Eucharist vestments, and also when other sacraments are being administered. The distinctive dress worn by the clergy at the Eucharist, and at other times when officiating at the services of the Church. The second element of the Holy Communion. Is consecrated with the bread at the Eucharist.
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