Glossary

Candidacy follows postulancy in the canonical process leading to ordination and requires the consent of both the bishop and the standing committee. A candidate is in the final phase of preparation and formation before ordination. “,Canon,1.) The list of books in the Bible; 2.) An ecclesiastical law; 3.) A member of the staff of a…

A member of the clergy or layperson who typically serves as chief of staff and key advisor to a diocesan bishop, who is “the ordinary” in ecclesiastical terminology.

The daily round of services observed by monastic communities at set times of the day. “,Canonical Residence,Clergy serving under the jurisdiction of the ecclesiastical authority of a diocese are canonically resident in that diocese.

The church’s codified laws and regulations, enacted under its Constitution, that govern organization and administration, worship, the ordering of ministry, and ecclesiastical discipline throughout the church.

The city in southeastern England that became the ecclesiastical center for England and, eventually, the Anglican Communion.

Nonmetrical song used in liturgical worship.
“,Cantor,Singer who sets the pitch and leads the liturgical singing of psalms

A colloquial term referring to a large or well-resourced parish.
“,Cardinal Rector,A colloquial term referring to an influential rector

Long, close-fitting garment with narrow sleeves worn by clergy and other ministers.

Systematic instruction and formation for baptism, initiating them into the mysteries and life of Christian faith.

Outline for instruction in the Christian faith presented in a question-and-answer format.
“,Catechist,A teacher