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There are currently 6 items in this directory beginning with the letter L.
Law
A rule of conduct established by a community to keep order among people and protect their rights.
Lay oblate
A person who is associated with a religious institute in order to grow in Christian perfection by following certain rules of the institute but living outside its community structure. Such oblates share in the merits and spiritual benefits of the order or congregation.
Learning Focus
The required learning for a particular unit content area.
Lectionary
A book containing the readings from scripture that are to be read at Mass on weekdays, Sundays, Feasts and special Masses throughout the liturgical year.
Litany
A form of prayer, consisting of a series of petitions or biddings which are sung or said by a priest, deacon, or leader, and to which the people make fixed responses.
Literal
Following the words of the original very closely and exactly.