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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Laity |
 | | But the laity are not the depositaries of spiritual power; they are the flock confided to the care of the shepherds, the disciples who are instructed in the Word of God, the subjects who are guided by the successors of the Apostles towards the last end, which is eternal life. | | | The first duty of a Christian is to believe; the first obligation imparted to the laity is, therefore, to learn the truths of faith and of religion, at first by means of the catechism and religious instruction, and later by being present at sermons, missions, or retreats. | | | Laity means the body of the faithful, outside of the ranks of the clergy. |
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08748a.htm
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| | Buddhist laity - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Buddhist laity |
| | Ordained Buddhists help the laity by giving lessons and advice on the dharma (religious teachings), and performing ceremonies on their behalf. | | | Lay Buddhists are bound by the same rules of conduct as ordained Buddhists, except that they follow the Five Moral Precepts instead of the Ten Moral Precepts. | | | Lay Buddhists are expected to respect and care for their parents and elders, and to put Buddhist beliefs into practice by showing kindness, generosity, and honesty to those around them. |
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http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Buddhist+laity
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| | Church Organization and Priesthood Authority |
| | Even full-time missionaries and General Authorities are drawn from the laity" Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/basic/organization/index.htm
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| | laity - definition of laity by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia. |
| | laity - definition of laity by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia. | | | A quotation from the Bible came to my lips, but I held my tongue, for I know that clergymen think it a little blasphemous when the laity poach upon their preserves. | | | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
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http://www.thefreedictionary.com/laity
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