Glossary of theological terms. John T. Ford. 2014.
priesthood of the faithful — ; priesthood of the faithful ; priesthood of the laity These expressions refer to the belief that allChristians, by virtue of their Baptism and Confirmation, share in the priesthood of Christ. (See CCC 783 786, 1119, 1546) … Glossary of theological terms
The Blessed Eucharist as a Sacrament — The Blessed Eucharist as a Sacrament † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Blessed Eucharist as a Sacrament Since Christ is present under the appearances of bread and wine in a sacramental way, the Blessed Eucharist is unquestionably a… … Catholic encyclopedia
priesthood of all believers — ; priesthood of the faithful ; priesthood of the laity These expressions refer to the belief that allChristians, by virtue of their Baptism and Confirmation, share in the priesthood of Christ. (See CCC 783 786, 1119, 1546) … Glossary of theological terms
priesthood — /preest hood/, n. 1. the condition or office of a priest. 2. priests collectively. [bef. 900; ME presthed(e), presthod(e), OE preosthad. See PRIEST, HOOD] * * * Office of a spiritual leader expert in the ceremonies of worship and the performance… … Universalium
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — Classification Latter Day Saint movement Theology Nontrinitarian, Mormonism Governance … Wikipedia
Laity — • The body of the faithful, outside of the ranks of the clergy Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Laity Laity † … Catholic encyclopedia
Priesthood — • Brief yet thorough examination of this sacrament Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Priesthood Priesthood † … Catholic encyclopedia
The Reformation — The Reformation † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Reformation The usual term for the religious movement which made its appearance in Western Europe in the sixteenth century, and which, while ostensibly aiming at an internal renewal of the … Catholic encyclopedia
The Church — The Church † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Church The term church (Anglo Saxon, cirice, circe; Modern German, Kirche; Sw., Kyrka) is the name employed in the Teutonic languages to render the Greek ekklesia (ecclesia), the term by which… … Catholic encyclopedia
Priesthood of all believers — The universal priesthood or the priesthood of all believers, as it would come to be known in the present day, is a Christian doctrine believed to be derived from several passages of the New Testament. It is a foundational concept of Protestantism … Wikipedia
