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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. |
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| + | 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. | ||
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[[Category: Religion]] | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
Revision as of 00:08, November 19, 2007
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 hymns, prayers, 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.