styleguide
Scripture(s) / scripture(s)
Capitalize when referring to writings in the Bible. The movie contained many Scripture references. We will turn to the Scriptures for guidance. Lowercase when referring to sacred writings of a religious group: the Hindu scriptures. See also Bible
same-sex marriage
See gender and sexuality references
saint
In a title or as a proper noun, the abbreviation “St.” is preferred. For parishes named after a saint, the saint’s name takes an apostrophe: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, St. James’ Episcopal Church, All Angels’ Episcopal Church.
sacraments
Capitalize the proper names used for a sacramental rite that commemorates the life of Jesus Christ or signifies a belief in his presence: the Lord’s Supper, Holy Communion, Holy Eucharist. Use lowercase for the names of other sacraments: baptism, confirmation, penance (sacrament of reconciliation), matrimony, holy orders, and the sacrament of anointing the sick (formerly extreme unction).
Rule of Life
Capitalize.
reverend
Use “the Rev.” before a name on first reference for a priest or minister. On second reference, use last name. Capitalize “the” only if used at the start of a sentence or in a list of names. See also titles: clergy and religious
rector
Lowercase.
religious titles
See titles: clergy and religious
religious references
See capitalization: guidance for religious references
re-
Do not hyphenate double-e combinations with re-, such as reengage, reestablish, reemerge, reenact.