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Censor of Books
(SEHN-ser uhv BØØKS)

A person appointed by ecclesiastical authority to read and give an opinion about books that require ecclesiastical permission for publication.

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(SA-kruh-mehnts uhv ih-nih-shee-AY-shuhn)

The three sacraments that enable one to be fully prepared to spread the Gospel. These three are Baptism ("rebirth"), Confirmation ("recommitment" or "sealing"), and Holy Eucharist ("nourishment").

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