altar girl
Young liturgical assistant
A girl who assists a priest during religious services, particularly in the Catholic Church—carrying candles, holding books, preparing the altar.
The role was traditionally restricted to boys (altar boys), but many churches began admitting girls in the late twentieth century.
She served as an altar girl at her parish for three years.
Clergy's ceremonial assistant
- serverOne who attends tables
- cruciferMustard family member
- bell ringerOne who tolls
- torch bearerOne who carries fire
sacristan · processional · attendant · assistant · helper · minister · lay minister
Liturgical white robe
- cassockFull-length clerical garment
- surpliceWhite ecclesiastical overgarment
- cinctureEncircling band or belt
- robeLong loose outer garment
collar · white robe · sash · stole
Quantity of matter
- communionProfound shared closeness
- processionFormal moving line
- benedictionFormal spoken blessing
- vespersEvening devotional service
confirmation · ordination · baptism · funeral mass · feast day · advent · lent
Ornate ritual drinking vessel
- patenEucharistic bread dish
- cruetsSmall condiment bottles
- censerVessel for burning aromatics
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
candles · missal · lectionary · crucifix · holy water
Being made part
- equalitySame status for all
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
- reformImprove by correcting faults
Vatican · controversy · history · pioneering · trailblazer · representation
acolyte
Clergy's ceremonial assistant
- serverOne who attends tables
- cruciferMustard family member
- bell ringerOne who tolls
torch bearer · sacristan · processional · attendant · assistant · helper · minister · lay minister
alb
Liturgical white robe
- cassockFull-length clerical garment
- surpliceWhite ecclesiastical overgarment
- cinctureEncircling band or belt
robe · collar · white robe · sash · stole
mass
Quantity of matter
- communionProfound shared closeness
- processionFormal moving line
- benedictionFormal spoken blessing
vespers · confirmation · ordination · baptism · funeral mass · feast day · advent · lent
chalice
Ornate ritual drinking vessel
incense · candles · missal · lectionary · crucifix · holy water
inclusion
Being made part
- equalitySame status for all
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
reform · Vatican · controversy · history · pioneering · trailblazer · representation
altar girlcelebrant
One who observes festivities
officiant · parishioner · congregant · priest · clergy