Content and Rituals of Services and Ceremonies

Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon). Also known as the Song of Simeon, this passage from Luke 2:29 – 32 is used as a canticle (hymn or chant) in some church services, especially those held in the evening. Its Latin name comes from the opening words, meaning “Now you dismiss”.

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  1. Song / Sing / Sung
  2. Magnificat
  3. Extroit
  4. Sweetest Frame
  5. Portion
  6. Hymn

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Offertory / Offering / Collection

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Offertory / Offering / Collection. A term used in some denominations for the collection (money given during a service by members of the congregation for the work of the church).

See also: Offering (to God / gods)

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  1. Offering (to God / gods)
  2. Canons (set of Biblical texts)
  3. Eagle and Eagle’s Wings
  4. Oblation
  5. Propitiation
  6. Preach / Sermon / Homily

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Order of Service

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Order of Service. A booklet or sheet listing the liturgy, hymns/songs, readings, etc for a service.

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  1. Eucharist Service / Mass – RCS
  2. Committal Service (Funerals)
  3. Peace (-The) (during a church service)
  4. Service
  5. Liturgy
  6. Coffin

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Parable

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Parable. A seemingly simple story which conveys a deeper truth.

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  1. Interpret / Interpretation (of visions/dreams)
  2. Prodigal
  3. Preach / Sermon / Homily
  4. Forgive / Forgiven / Forgiveness
  5. Worship
  6. Mission

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Paschal – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Paschal. A Roman Catholic sign for Paschal. Relating to Easter, e.g. Paschal lamb, Paschal Eucharist, and, by extension, to Jesus as the sacrificial lamb. Also relates to the Jewish Passover.

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  1. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Lamb – RCS
  3. Lamb of God
  4. Lamb (Young sheep)
  5. Paschal Candle
  6. Eucharist Service / Mass – RCS

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Pastoral Care / Guardian

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Pastoral Care / Guardian. Pastoral Care can encompass the spiritual, moral and emotional support and guidance. Guardian in the context signed here would be in reference to someone/God who, watches over, guards, protects, and offers refuge. (Signed here with the lip pattern for Pastoral Care.) The sign is directional so should move toward the person/animal/object being cared for/protected. If it’s oneself being cared for/protected then the hands are rotated so that the sign comes towards the signer.

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  1. Diocese
  2. Ecumenical
  3. Superintendent (Methodist)
  4. Hardened Heart / Hardness of Heart
  5. Mother’s Day
  6. Magi

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