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Bible Dictionaries
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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Assistant Minister
a priest or deacon appointed to assist or help the rector of a parish in his work is thus called. lately the term "curate" has been employed to designate the assistant minister of a parish.
a priest or deacon appointed to assist or help the rector of a parish in his work is thus called. lately the term "curate" has been employed to designate the assistant minister of a parish.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
The name of an organization of men in the Church, the object of which is the spread of Christ's Kingdom among men. The members have two rules for their
The name of an organization of men in the Church, the object of which is the spread of Christ's Kingdom among men. The members have two rules for their
Catechism
A short instruction set forth in the Prayer Book, "to be learned by every person before he be brought to be confirmed by the Bishop." The word "catechism"
A short instruction set forth in the Prayer Book, "to be learned by every person before he be brought to be confirmed by the Bishop." The word "catechism"
Chantry
a small chapel attached to a parish church where the daily offices are said, e. g., the chantry of grace church, new york. anciently the chantry was an endowed chapel.
a small chapel attached to a parish church where the daily offices are said, e. g., the chantry of grace church, new york. anciently the chantry was an endowed chapel.
Choir
Properly speaking the word "choir" is an architectural term used only of Cathedrals and is that part of the building which in parish churches is called
Properly speaking the word "choir" is an architectural term used only of Cathedrals and is that part of the building which in parish churches is called
Church Wardens
The name given to two officers of a parish usually distinguished by the titles, Senior and Junior. In some Dioceses they are elected directly by the people
The name given to two officers of a parish usually distinguished by the titles, Senior and Junior. In some Dioceses they are elected directly by the people
Curate
derived from the latin curatus, meaning one who is charged with the cura, i.e., the cure or care of souls. originally curate meant any one under the rank of bishop, having the cure of souls, but now the name is usually given to the assistant minister in a parish. (see assistant minister.)
derived from the latin curatus, meaning one who is charged with the cura, i.e., the cure or care of souls. originally curate meant any one under the rank of bishop, having the cure of souls, but now the name is usually given to the assistant minister in a parish. (see assistant minister.)
Daughters of the King
An organization of the young women of the Church, organized in 1885. A careful distinction should be made between the Daughters of the King and "The King's
An organization of the young women of the Church, organized in 1885. A careful distinction should be made between the Daughters of the King and "The King's
Dimissory Letter
A letter given to a clergyman removing from one Diocese to another. The General Canons provide that "before a clergyman shall be permitted to settle in
A letter given to a clergyman removing from one Diocese to another. The General Canons provide that "before a clergyman shall be permitted to settle in
Diocesan Missions
Church work done in a Diocese outside of its Parishes and having for its object the extension of the Church within the territorial limits of the Diocese,
Church work done in a Diocese outside of its Parishes and having for its object the extension of the Church within the territorial limits of the Diocese,
Diocese
The territorial limits of a Bishop's Jurisdiction. Properly speaking the Diocese is the real unit of Church life. Originally the Bishop went first in
The territorial limits of a Bishop's Jurisdiction. Properly speaking the Diocese is the real unit of Church life. Originally the Bishop went first in
Guild
An organization or society. A name given to a society in the Church, having for its object the welfare of the Parish to which it belongs, or the promotion
An organization or society. A name given to a society in the Church, having for its object the welfare of the Parish to which it belongs, or the promotion
Incumbent
a term peculiar to the english church but frequently used in this country to designate the rector of a parish. the word means one who holds or is in possession of any office; it occurs in the institution office.
a term peculiar to the english church but frequently used in this country to designate the rector of a parish. the word means one who holds or is in possession of any office; it occurs in the institution office.
Institution, Office of
The service in the Prayer Book entitled, "An Office of Institution of Ministers into Parishes or Churches." Canon 18, Title I of the Digest requires "that
The service in the Prayer Book entitled, "An Office of Institution of Ministers into Parishes or Churches." Canon 18, Title I of the Digest requires "that
Keys of the Church
To the Rector belongs the control of the keys of the Church building, and this because he alone can determine what services shall be held in it. If he
To the Rector belongs the control of the keys of the Church building, and this because he alone can determine what services shall be held in it. If he
Letter of Transfer
Canon 12, Section I, Title 2 of the Digest provides that, "A communicant removing from one parish to another shall procure from the Rector (if any) of
Canon 12, Section I, Title 2 of the Digest provides that, "A communicant removing from one parish to another shall procure from the Rector (if any) of
Lights On the Altar
(See ALTAR LIGHTS.) In addition to what is set forth in the article to which the reader is referred, we reproduce from Wheatley on the Prayer Book the
(See ALTAR LIGHTS.) In addition to what is set forth in the article to which the reader is referred, we reproduce from Wheatley on the Prayer Book the
Lord's Table, the
A Prayer Book name for the ALTAR (which see). In Scriptural usage the words "Altar" and "Table" are synonymous, that is, they are different names for
A Prayer Book name for the ALTAR (which see). In Scriptural usage the words "Altar" and "Table" are synonymous, that is, they are different names for
Mission
A sending forth to preach the Gospel, as when our Lord sent forth His Apostles. The word involves also the idea of power and authority and also a definite
A sending forth to preach the Gospel, as when our Lord sent forth His Apostles. The word involves also the idea of power and authority and also a definite
Mission. Parochial
The word "Mission" is also applied to a special effort made in a parish to arouse and quicken its people; to lead them to a deeper realization and appreciation
The word "Mission" is also applied to a special effort made in a parish to arouse and quicken its people; to lead them to a deeper realization and appreciation
