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Sacristan: In earlier times the sacristan was the man in charge of the sacristy, sacred vessels, vestments, etc. Some cathedrals still designate a priest as a Canon Sacristan, but now the usage of the word has often become interchangeable with the title Sexton.

Seminarian: A theology student in a seminary. Becoming a seminarian in the Episcopal Church requires that a person have a bachelor's degree and be approved by the Commission on Ministry in an Episcopal diocese. The seminary course is three years in residence.

Seminary: A three year residential academic program for the study of theology.

Server: One who assists at the altar.

Sexton: An older English title for the person in charge of the church building (or a special portion of it) and grounds. In the US, the Sexton is also commonly head of maintenance and custodial services.

Subdeacon: A lay person who assists the deacon and celebrant at the Eucharist.

Sunday School: Christian instruction on the Lord's Day; started by Rev. John Wesley at Christ Episcopal Church, Savannah, Georgia in 1736. Rev. Wesley also published the first English Hymnal in America while rector of this parish.

     
 
     
 
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