confraternities

Meanings

• An association of laypeople, recognized by the Church, and dedicated to the spiritual growth of its members and the support of the Church's mission.

  - "The Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament was founded in 1413 to provide spiritual support and charitable services to the people of Paris."
  - "Today, the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary continues to promote devotion to the rosary and to the Blessed Virgin Mary."
  - "Members of the Confraternity of St. James, also known as the Pilgrims' Fraternity, make a pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James in Santiago de Compostela, Spain."
  - "The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) is a Catholic religious education program designed to help children and teenagers grow in their Catholic faith."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confraternities
confederacy , federation , society , fraternity , sorority , camaraderie , brotherhood , sisterhood , hoodlums , clans , families , lineages , dynasties , associations , societies , guilds , syndicates

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. confraternity (en) : An association of laypeople recognized by the Church and dedicated to the spiritual growth of its members and the support of the Church's mission.
   

2. confraternity (fr) : Une conféderation d'élus locaux, reconnue par l'Église, et consacrée à la spiritualité des membres de cette association et au support de la mission de l'Église.
   

3. confraternity (it) : Una confederazione di laici riconosciuti dalla Chiesa e dedicati alla spiritualità dei loro membri e al supporto della missione della Chiesa.
   

4. confraternity (es) : Una confederación de laicos reconocidos por la Iglesia y dedicados a la spiritualidad de sus miembros y al apoyo de la misión de la Iglesia.
   

5. confraternity (de) : Eine Vereinigung von Laien, die von der Kirche anerkannt und mit der spirituellen Entwicklung ihrer Mitglieder und der Unterstützung der Mission der Kirche betraut sind.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of confraternities that leads to same result
confraternities , confraternity

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

confraternity (noun), confraternity (verb), confraternize (verb), confraternity member (noun)

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Etymology

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The term 'confraternity' comes from the Latin words 'confrater' meaning 'brother in faith', and 'natio' meaning 'birth' or 'origin'. Thus, a confraternity is an association of laypeople recognized by the Church and dedicated to the spiritual growth of its members and the support of the Church's mission.

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Related Concepts

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1. religious organization: A formal grouping of individuals who come together to express, practice, and promote their religious beliefs and values.

2. lay association: A voluntary organization of laypeople who come together to promote a shared interest, cause, or goal, and to support each other in achieving their objectives.

3. fraternal organization: A voluntary association of people, typically men, who come together to promote fraternity, camaraderie, and mutual support, and to provide opportunities for social, cultural, and recreational activities.

4. congregation: A community of individuals, typically organized around a shared religious belief or affiliation, who come together to support and care for one another, to provide opportunities for spiritual growth and development, and to engage in missionary and outreach activities.

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