Glosario

Entry space, foyer, or anteroom of a church between the front door and the nave, used for the gathering and formation of processions.

A seminary of The Episcopal Church in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, located in Nashotah, Wisconsin, offering intensive sacramental, spiritual, and monastic-like formation for ministry.

Term for members of the ethnic group indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands.

The place where the congregation gathers to worship. Often referred to as the sanctuary, although that term properly is reserved for the area around the altar.

A 19th-century British cleric, hymn writer, and translator. Feast day: Aug. 7.

The fundamental statement of Christian faith, dating to the fourth century. Recited by the congregation during most Eucharistic services.

A fourth-century Greek bishop who became known as the patron saint of children and of seafarers. Santa Claus is based on Nicholas, who was a bearer of gifts to children. Feast day: Dec. 6.

A fifth-century bishop and missionary to what is now Scotland. Feast day: Sept. 16.

Refers to those whose gender identity is not strictly male or female.

One word, no hyphen.