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Liturgies
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Catholic Glossary 
 This site provides definitions of terms used in the celebration and participation of the Catholic mass. From the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, Missouri. http://www.archstl.org/index.php?option=com_glossary&Itemid=163 Topics: Christianity, Religion Last updated Oct 28, 2007 Catholic.net
This Roman Catholic resource includes news, church documents (including the Baltimore Catechism ), liturgy, prayers, stories of saints, periodicals, find a Mass (gives church locations, phone numbers, Web addresses, and mass times), education, and more. Was Catholic Information Center on the Internet (CICI). Available in both English and Spanish versions. http://www.catholic.net/ Topics: Christianity, Holidays and Observances Individually, Religion Last updated Aug 11, 2001 DignityUSA
"The oldest and largest national lay movement of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Catholics, our families, and our friends." The site includes a guide to local chapters, an events list, discussion lists, and a FAQ about Catholicism and homosexuality. Portions of the site, including liturgical prayers, are also available in Spanish. http://www.dignityusa.org/ Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Feb 20, 2005 Fiberlink
"A site for information about all things related to the fiber arts." Provides annotated links to charts, work by fiber artists, organizations, knitting patterns, techniques, liturgical textiles, and more. http://www.fibergypsy.com/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Crafts, Religion Last updated Aug 25, 2005 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Extensive information about the basic tenets of faith, music, art, liturgy, and dogma of the Greek Orthodox faith in the United States is presented, along with multimedia virtual tours of Constantinople and the Patriarchal residence. The site is searchable, and there are current news articles, Byzantine music clips, a searchable parish directory, mailing lists, and more. http://www.goarch.org/ Topics: Christianity, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Religion Last updated Feb 21, 2001 James Kiefer's Christian Biographies
Hundreds of saints, martyrs, spiritual writers, and other key figures. Browse alphabetically, chronologically, by month, or by liturgical year. Updates available by free e-mail subscription. http://elvis.rowan.edu/~kilroy/JEK/home.html Topics: Christianity, Holidays and Observances Individually, Religion Last updated Nov 22, 2002 Leaves of Gold: Treasures of Manuscript Illumination From Philadelphia Collections
"Hidden in the collections of Philadelphia libraries is an unexpected treasure -- a rich trove of more than 7,000 medieval and Renaissance miniature paintings showing religious scenes, classical tales, historical events, and medieval romances." This website highlights about 50 items from the collection, including Bibles, psalters, the Book of Hours, liturgical manuscripts, and literary texts. Also includes essays and learning materials. From the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries. http://www.leavesofgold.org/ Topics: Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Religion, Schools of Art Last updated Jul 6, 2005 The Lectionary Page: A Liturgical Calendar For Upcoming Weeks
"This site was created to support all those who need access to the lesson texts of the Episcopal (ECUSA) Eucharistic Lectionary," based on the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of the Bible. The texts are presented in calendar form, as well as through a browsable index sorted by liturgical year, holidays, feasts, fasts, and other special dates. "The liturgical color appropriate for the day is indicated." Includes several related links. http://www.io.com/~kellywp/ Topics: Christianity, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Religion Last updated Dec 22, 2003 Liturgical Vestments
Illustrated guide to vestments worn by Roman Catholic clergy, including bishops, archbishops, and the pope. Includes descriptions of and symbolic meanings for items such as the alb, stole, biretta hat, mitre hat, pallium, and fanon. From a site for converts to Catholicism. http://www.kensmen.com/catholic/vestments.html Topics: Christianity, Fashion, Religion Last updated Dec 5, 2005 Ritualwell.org: Ceremonies for Jewish Living
"This website is all about Jewish ritual innovations for holidays and lifecycles as well as time-honored Jewish customs." Discusses making and sharing rituals, Jewish holidays, Shabbat and daily life, and lifecycle rituals. Contains photos of various ceremonial objects, a glossary, and related links. A project of Kolot: The Center for Jewish Women's and Gender Studies at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC). http://www.ritualwell.org/ Topics: Judaism, Photograph Collections, Religion Last updated Sep 18, 2005 Torah.org
An outreach program which promotes education about Judaism through free online classes in Jewish philosophy, liturgy, ethics, law, and daily Torah readings. Searchable. http://torah.org/ Topics: Judaism, Religion Last updated Apr 28, 2005 United Church of Christ (UCC)
The official Web site of the United Church of Christ. Includes topics ranging from this denomination's liturgies to its response to current events. Find a church locator and information about the church's social justice programs, history, and beliefs. View current television advertising (refused by some major television networks) about the UCC's efforts to "welcome all people, regardless of ability, age, race, economic circumstance or sexual orientation." http://www.ucc.org/ Topics: Christianity, Religion Last updated Dec 2, 2004 When Will It Be Read?
"The Sunday readings keyed to Bible verses....If you have a Bible verse and want to know when (or if) it will be used as part of the regular Sunday readings, you can look it up...." Browsable in order of the books of the Bible. http://satucket.com/lectionary/When_Will_It_Be_Read.htm Topics: Christianity, Religion Last updated Feb 5, 2002 |
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