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laity [lā′itē] Etymology: Gk, laikos, of the people a nonprofessional segment of the population, as viewed from the perspective of a member of a particular profession. A clergyman may regard a physician as a member of the laity and vice versa. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In addition, the cleric should be a fine enabler of lay people in their ministry, as well as having skills in administration and the inevitable fundraising campaigns (how else does the church make ends meet these days? Lay people seeking to train their beloved pets will also benefit greatly from the wisdom and advice in The Dog Trainer's Resource. Acting on behalf of the Pope, Cardinal Arinze also said that Communion does not have to be received under both species in order for the person to receive all the fruits of the sacrament; and that "extraordinary ministers, by which lay people distribute Communion, were created exclusively for those instances where there are not enough ordinary ministers to distribute Holy Communion" (CNS, Oct. |
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