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In many [[Christian denominations]], an '''acolyte''' refers to anyone who performs ceremonial duties such as lighting [[altar]]-[[candle]]s. In other Christian Churches, the term is more specifically used for one who wishes to attain [[clergy]]hood.
== Methodism ==
In the [[Methodist]] tradition, acolytes participate in the worship service by lighting the [[altar]] candles, extinguishing the altar candles, and ringing the [[church bell]] to call the congregation to worship. In the [[Methodist]] tradition, the lighting of the altar candles in the worship service is a symbol of Jesus’ coming into the presence of the worshiping community. Before the extinguishing of the last altar candles, the acolytes relight their "candle lighter" and then process out into the [[narthex]]. This symbolizes that [[Jesus Christ]] is for all people everywhere. It also symbolizes the light of Jesus Christ going out into the world where believers are called to serve.<ref>[http://gracekids.com/home1/acolytes/ The Woodlands United Methodist Church: What is an Acolyte?]</ref> Similar to those in the [[Anglicanism|Anglican]] tradition, acolytes in the [[Methodist]] tradition wear robes called [[alb]]s with a [[cincture]].
== References ==
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[[Category:Christian Group Structuring]]
== Methodism ==
In the [[Methodist]] tradition, acolytes participate in the worship service by lighting the [[altar]] candles, extinguishing the altar candles, and ringing the [[church bell]] to call the congregation to worship. In the [[Methodist]] tradition, the lighting of the altar candles in the worship service is a symbol of Jesus’ coming into the presence of the worshiping community. Before the extinguishing of the last altar candles, the acolytes relight their "candle lighter" and then process out into the [[narthex]]. This symbolizes that [[Jesus Christ]] is for all people everywhere. It also symbolizes the light of Jesus Christ going out into the world where believers are called to serve.<ref>[http://gracekids.com/home1/acolytes/ The Woodlands United Methodist Church: What is an Acolyte?]</ref> Similar to those in the [[Anglicanism|Anglican]] tradition, acolytes in the [[Methodist]] tradition wear robes called [[alb]]s with a [[cincture]].
== References ==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Christian Group Structuring]]