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| Rite | a form of liturgy regulated by tradition and law. |
| Rite of Committal | celebrated prior to the funeral liturgy, usually at the funeral home on the morning of the funeral liturgy preceding the closing of the casket. |
| Rosary Bead | beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers. |
| Rubrics | in liturgical churches, stated directions in a prayer book regarding the order of service as approved by the denomination. |
| Sacred Heart | in the Roman Catholic faith, a religious picture, usally a picture of Christ. |
| Sacristy | a room adjacent to the chancel in which the liturgical vessels, utensils and vestments are kept |
| Sanctuary | that part of the chancel containing the altar |
| Scapular,amice | a piece of cloth or a medal with religious significance usually worn around the neck |
| Sign of the cross | a sign made with the right hand touching the forehead, breast, left, and right shoulder successively |
| Tabernacle | the shrine in which the blessed sacrament (elements of the Echarist) are kept. |
| Thurible | receptacle in which incense is burned |
| Thurifer | an altar attendant who carries the thurible |
| Veil chalice | a square cloth, usually of the same material as the chasuble, used to cover the chalice at Mass |
| Vestments | the ritual garments worn by clergy |
| Vigil for the Deceased | formerly called the Wake or Rosary service, a public prayer, focusing on the proclamation of God's word. |
| Vigil Light | a set of two candles, one place at the head of the casket and one placed at the foot of the casket during the visitation period |
| Wake | historically a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil |
