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31Military service — For military service in the meaning of an army as a military defense organization, see Armed forces. For state mandated military service, see Conscription. For the feudal institution, see Knight service. Military service, in its simplest sense,… …
32Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles — Archdiocese of Los Angeles Archidioecesis Angelorum in California Location …
33Mass (liturgy) — A 15th century Mass …
34church year — ▪ Christianity Introduction annual cycle of seasons and days observed in the Christian churches in commemoration of the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and of his virtues as exhibited in the lives of the saints. Origins of the …
35Bishop — • The title of an ecclesiastical dignitary who possesses the fullness of the priesthood to rule a diocese as its chief pastor, in due submission to the primacy of the pope Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Bishop Bishop …
36Supremi Disciplinae — Supremi disciplinæ † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Supremi disciplinæ Motu Proprio of Pius X, promulgated 2 July, 1911, relating to Holy Days of obligation. On Holy Days of precept a twofold duty is incumbent on the faithful, of hearing… …
37Commandments of the Church — • Article includes: I. the nature of the Commandments of the Church in general; II. the history of the Commandments of the Church; and III. their classification Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Commandments of the Church …
38Roman Catholicism — the faith, practice, and system of government of the Roman Catholic Church. [1815 25] * * * Largest single Christian denomination in the world, with some one billion members, or about 18% of the world s population. The Roman Catholic church has… …
39Christian Doctrine — Christian Doctrine † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Christian Doctrine Taken in the sense of the act of teaching and the knowledge imparted by teaching , this term is synonymous with CATECHESIS and CATECHISM. Didaskalia, didache, in the… …
40Laity — • The body of the faithful, outside of the ranks of the clergy Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Laity Laity † …
