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'Lay people' is a term reffered to the common man by the church. Where there are priests and nuns and the people who attend the ceremony is termed as lay people.
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∙ 12y agoThe majority of people in the Catholic Church are laity.
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What is a lay person in a catholic church?
a bum
Can lay persons in the Catholic Church administer oils?
No
Can a lay person in the Catholic church bestow a blessing?
No, a lay person in the Catholic Church cannot bestow a formal blessing. The power to bless is typically reserved for ordained clergy, such as priests or deacons. Lay people can offer prayers and good wishes for others, but they do not have the authority to administer official blessings.
Are lay ministers members of the episcopacy?
In the Catholic church, lay ministers are not members of the episcopacy.
What is a lay Catholic?
A lay Catholic is any member of the Roman Catholic Church who has not been ordained (created a priest) or entered into religious life (become a monk or nun).
Can a Church of England person receive communion in a Catholic Church?
No, a Catholic should not receive communion in anything but a Catholic Church.
Who are laypeople in the Catholic Church?
Lay people are the members of the congregation who are not religious such as a priest, deacon or nun.
Can a Catholic and Episcopal married couple be buried together?
Yes, but the Episcopal person will probably not be able to have a funeral in a Catholic church. The spouse of a Catholic who is not a Catholic can be buried from the Catholic Church if that person has lived a good and Christian life. It happens quite frequently.
What is the most person thing in a Catholic church?
statues
Is marriage outside of the Church recognized by the Catholic Church?
Yes as long as you were legally married. And if you were congratz!!! ---- If either party of the couples is a Catholic, then for the Catholic Church to officially recognize the marriage, the couple must have been married in the Catholic Church.
What is a person who goes to church called?
Roman Catholic AnswerChristians
What are confraternities?
A confraternity is normally a Roman Catholic or Orthodox organization of lay people created for the purpose of promoting special works of Christian charity or piety, and approved by the Church hierarchy." I am Roman Catholic and this is what it is for us. Lay people would be people who are members of the church but not clergy.
