Glosario

A seventh-century abbess known for her significant role and leadership in promoting Christianity in England. Feast day: Nov. 18.

A 12th-century German abbess who was influential as a mystic, scholar, composer, scientist, and physician. Feast day: Sept. 17.

Often used as an “umbrella term” describing people who are from a Spanish-speaking country or ancestry. AP guidance is that “Hispanic” is…

A 19th-century American bishop, high church leader, author, and a founder of General Theological Seminary. Feast day: Sept. 12.

See Eucharist.

A major feast observed on Sept. 14 in honor of Christ’s self-offering on the cross for our salvation.

Any day set apart for special observance because of its significance for faith.

Male infants slaughtered by King Herod the Great in Bethlehem in an unsuccessful attempt to kill the king of the Jews. Feast day: Dec. 28.

An early name for the Eucharistic liturgy. The term has several overlapping meanings: the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection, the mystery of faith, the sacraments, and the truth that surpasses all rational understanding.

Holy Orders refers to the three ordained ministries—deacon, priest, and bishop—to which people are called and ordained. Eligibility is determined by baptism, discernment, and canonical requirements, not by gender, race, ethnicity, or marital status.