Glosario

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

A person preparing for Christian baptism or confirmation.

A church that contains the diocesan bishop’s see (throne), or cathedra (bishop’s chair).

A 14th-century Italian mystic and spiritual writer who devoted her life to serving the poor and converting sinners. Feast day: April 29.

Derived from a Greek word meaning universal, catholic (lowercase «c») emphasizes continuity with the undivided early church. Often used interchangeably (and imprecisely) with «Roman Catholic.»

See Agnes of Rome