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Glossary
This glossary defines words used by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that might not be familiar to those who are not members.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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Sacrament |
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An ordinance in which bread and water are blessed and passed to members of the Church, as introduced by the Saviour to His Apostles at the Last Supper. The bread and water represent the body and blood sacrificed by the Saviour. (Matthew 26:26-28; Luke 22:15-20) |
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Sacrament Meeting |
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The primary Sunday worship service attended by the entire congregation. The main purpose for sacrament meeting is to administer the ordinance of the sacrament to the membership. Sacrament meeting can also include prayers, congregational hymns, ward or branch business, talks given by assigned members, and musical numbers. |
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Sacred |
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Regarded with reverence; holy. |
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Sanctify |
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To make holy or pure; free from sin. |
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Scripture |
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A sacred writing or book; the word of God as revealed to His inspired prophets. |
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Sealing |
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An ordinance performed in the temple eternally uniting a husband and wife, or children and their parents. |
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Seminary |
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A programme of weekday religious instruction for secondary-school--age members of the Church. Seminary emphasizes a study of the scriptures. Three types of programmes are available: daily classes available during regular school hours, daily classes available before or after the regular school day, and home study courses. |
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Set Apart |
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To authorise one, by the laying on of hands, to act in a specific calling. |
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Single Adults |
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A programme of the Church for unmarried adults ages 31 and older. The programme includes religious instruction as well as activities where single people can meet and socialise. |
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Sister |
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A female member of the Church. Also used as a title for female missionaries. |
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Stake |
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A group of congregations or wards, generally about one thousand to five thousand members in five to ten congregations. |
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Standard Works |
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The volumes of scripture officially accepted by the Church, including the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. See individual headings for each work. |
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Stewardship |
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Responsibility to administer or attend to the assignments one receives in a Church calling, or to take care of those things with which we are blessed from God, including families, neighbours, and even temporal blessings. |
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Sustain |
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To give support; to accept. Members who are issued callings have their names put before the body of the Church for a sustaining vote before beginning service in that calling. Once each year officers called to direct organisations on a local Church level are presented to the members for a sustaining vote. General officers of the Church are presented for a sustaining vote every six months at general conference. |
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