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| Alternating musical forces alternate in the singing of liturgical text or song. |
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| Hebrew for "Praise the Lord." Do not sing during Lent. |
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| Liturgical celebration on March 25 to observe Gabriel announcing to Mary that she will give birth to the Son of God. |
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| Hebrew for "true and certain." "Yes, Yes, it shall be so." |
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| Rectangular piece of cloth laid over the shoulders to protect alb and chasuble from perspiration. |
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| Observed on the 40th day of Easter-Always on a Thursday. |
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| 40 Days before Easter (Sundays excluded.) |
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| Song of Zechariah following the birth of his son, John. "Blessed Be." |
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| Biblical Song, other than a Psalm, such as the Benedictus, Nunc Dimittis, or Magnificat. |
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| Full length black garment that is worn under other vestments. |
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| From the Latin word "calix" meaning cup. Used to distribute the blood of Christ in the Lord's Supper. |
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| Loose fitting, poncho-like vestment worn by the celebrant, usually in the color of the day. |
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| Similar in shape to the chalice, contains wafers used in Communion. |
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| Prayer which follows pattern of Address, Rationale, Petition, Benefit, and Termination. |
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| Service of "Bedtime Prayers." |
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| Person who carries the cross in Procession. |
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| Latin word which means "fastened to a cross." Bears the image of the crucified Christ. |
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| From Greek, meaning "to appear"...Observed on January 6, celebrates the proclamation of Jesus' birth to Gentiles. |
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| From Greek for "Words of Praise." The Gloria Patri following the Psalms is an example. |
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| From the Greek word for "thanksgiving." |
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| Latin for "Bottle" or "Flask." Large pouring vessel contains wine for use during the Lord's Supper. |
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| Known as the "Greater Doxology;" Based on Angels' Song in Luke 2:14. Omitted during Advent and Lent. |
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| Latin for "Step," a Psalm traditionally sung between Epistle and the Gospel. |
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| From the Latin meaning "to enter." Traditional entrance hymn consisting of Psalm, Gloria Patri, and Antiphon. |
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| Reading Stand from which the Word of God is read. |
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| From the Latin "to call upon." |
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| From Old English word for "lengthen" as in the lengthening of days with spring approaching. |
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| Mary's song from Luke 1:46-55. "My Soul Magnifies the Lord." |
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| Greek for "enclosure." The entryway that leads into a church. |
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