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'''Liturgy''' is a term referring to the standardized order of [[worship]] used in many religions and churches.  Many [[Christian]] denominations use a standard form of worship for their services, which may include [[hymn]]s, [[prayer]]s, [[scripture]] readings, responsive readings, a [[sermon]], and [[Holy Communion]].  Some denominations do not use a standard order of worship and are more spontaneous in their worship practices; these are sometimes distinguished as being 'non-liturgical' churches and include, for example, many [[Baptist]] and [[Pentecostal]] churches and some [[non-denominational]] churches.  Churches for which the liturgy is standardized in their worship services such as the [[Catholic Church]], [[Anglican]], [[Lutheran]], and [[Presbyterian]] Churches are sometimes called liturgical churches.  In some churches, such as those of the Roman Catholic and [[Eastern Orthodox]] traditions, the liturgy has a more specific meaning, referring to the Mass or Holy Communion service.  Liturgy is sometimes prescribed according to a book containing the set order of worship for each service, such as the [[Book of Common Prayer]] in the Anglican and Episcopal churches.

'''Liturgy''' is a term referring to the standardized order of [[worship]] used in many [[religion|religions]] and [[church|churches]].  Many [[Christian]] denominations use a standard form of worship for their services, which may include [[hymn]]s, [[prayer]]s, [[scripture]] readings, responsive readings, a [[sermon]], and [[Holy Communion]].  Some denominations do not use a standard order of worship and are more spontaneous in their worship practices; these are sometimes distinguished as being 'non-liturgical' churches and include, for example, many [[Baptist]] and [[Pentecostal]] churches and some [[non-denominational]] churches.   

 

Churches for which the liturgy is standardized in their worship services - such as the [[Catholic Church]], [[Anglican]], [[Lutheran]], and [[Presbyterian]] Churches - are sometimes called liturgical churches.  In some churches, such as those of the [[Roman Catholic]] and [[Eastern Orthodox]] traditions, the liturgy has a more specific meaning, referring to the [[Mass]] or [[Holy Communion]] service.  Liturgy is sometimes prescribed according to a book containing the set order of worship for each service, such as the [[Book of Common Prayer]] in the Anglican and Episcopal churches.

[[Category: Christianity]]

[[Category: Christianity]]

[[Category: Religion]]

[[Category: Religion]]