confraternity

Meanings

• noun

  A religious or social organization, especially one that is part of the Roman Catholic Church and is dedicated to a particular saint or cause.

  - "Members of the confraternity meet regularly for prayer and charitable works."
  - "The confraternity of Saint Vincent de Paul provides assistance to the needy in the community."

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Rhymes

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fraternity , jubilee , solitude

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Variants

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confraternities , confraternity

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'confraternitas', meaning 'brotherhood' or 'sisterhood'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded confraternity was the Confraternity of the Holy Cross in Milan, Italy, in 1098.

2. Confraternities were often responsible for building and maintaining churches and other religious structures in medieval Europe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brotherhood: A group of people united by a common bond or purpose.

2. Sisterhood: A group of women united by a common bond or purpose.

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Culture

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Confraternities have a rich history in the Catholic Church, dating back to the Middle Ages. They were originally formed to provide mutual support and assistance to members of the community, particularly in times of sickness or death. Confraternities have been featured in literature, such as in Dante's Divine Comedy, and in art, such as in the works of Caravaggio and Bernini.

How to Memorize "confraternity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathered together in a church, dressed in robes, praying and supporting each other.
   - Visualize a symbol or emblem associated with the particular confraternity you are learning about.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'confraternity' with the idea of a supportive community or brotherhood.
   - Think of the Catholic Church and religious organizations when you hear the word 'confraternity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CARE: Confraternity is a group for Catholics Assembling Regularly for Excellent works.

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