Content and Rituals of Services and Ceremonies

Peace (-The) (during a church service)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of The Peace (during a church service). Part of the liturgy in some Christian churches, in which members of the congregation offer Christian greetings to one another.

See also: Peace (from God) and Peace (without war)

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Penance – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Penance. A Roman Catholic sign for Penance. One of seven sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church, it marks reconciliation with God by absolution, following penitence and the confession of sins; specific acts, such as certain prayers, carried out on the instruction of a priest, after confession of sins.

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Pentecost – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Pentecost. A Roman Catholic sign for Pentecost. The feast on the seventh Sunday after Easter commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. This took place on the Jewish Feast of Weeks, which was 50 days after Passover, when the firstfruits of the harvest were offered to the Lord.

Biblical references include: Acts 2:1

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Plainsong

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Plainsong. A form of medieval church music, such as Gregorian chants, consisting of chanted words without harmonies or musical accompaniment.

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Pray / Prayer

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Pray / Prayer. Talking to God. Thanking God, asking things of God, apologising to God.

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Preach / Sermon / Homily

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Preach / Sermon / Homily. The original usage was that of proclaiming the Christian message to non-Christians but its modern usage refers to Biblical exposition in churches as well as proclaiming the gospel in the context of outreach.

Biblical references include: Ezra 6:14, Jonah 1:2, Matthew 3:1, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 24:14, Acts 8:4, Acts 8:40, 2 Corinthians 4:5

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