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Genuflection/Bowing/Reverencing: From
the Latin genu ("knee") and flectere ("to bend").
A genuflection is a sort of deep curtsey where the right knee touches
the ground. Genuflection is a matter of personal and local custom;
appropriate times for genuflection (if done at all) are when passing
before the Reserved Sacrament, when entering or leaving a pew when
the consecrated bread and wine are on the altar, and in the Nicene
Creed at the words, "... who for us and our salvation ...."
Some entering and in worship often bow from the waist, or just bow
the head, instead of genuflecting, because of physical limitations.
Gifts: The offerings of Bread and Wine
and Alms presented to the celebrant at the Offertory of the Eucharist.
Also known as oblations.
Gloria: Portion of the Word of God during
the Eucharist where the congregation praises, "Glory to God in the
highest ...." (BCP p. 356).
Gloria Patri: The
Doxology which concludes the recitation of a Psalm at the beginning
of the Eucharist ("Glory be to the Father ...") (BCP p. 406); at
the end of the Psalms in the Daily Offices; and at other times as
listed in the Prayer Book.
Gospel: Any reading from Matthew, Mark,
Luke, or John. If the service is a Holy Eucharist, then the Gospel
must be read by a member of the clergy. It is often read from the
Gospel Book.
Gospel Procession: The movement
of the deacon (or celebrant) with torches (incense and processional
cross) to the place of the proclamation of the Gospel (the nave,
the lectern, or the pulpit).
Gradual Psalm: The Psalm appointed
to be read or sung after the Lesson at the celebration of the Holy
Eucharist (BCP pp. 326, 357, and 889-931).
Great Litany, The: A litany means
a worship leader and those in worship recite this extended prayer
service, most often alternating parts. The Great Litany is a longer
prayer service of this type which can be used at times of emergency,
Lent, Rogation Days, and periodically as part of Holy Eucharist or
Morning Prayer.
Great Thanksgiving: The major
prayer of the Holy Eucharist beginning with the salutation and preface
and concluding with the Lord's Prayer.
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