A parish is the smallest unit of administration within the Anglican church. Most parishes have just one church, called the parish church. Some parishes have more than one church; this instance is usually found in areas with sparse or declining population, so that only the clergy need travel far. Parishes combine into dioceses.

The sacramental reconciliation of penitents by confession and absolution.

A book containing the authorized forms of services and for the administration of the sacrament; the first Prayer Book was published in 1549, and the most recent were published in 1928 (USA) and 1962 (Canada).

A high ranking church official; in Anglican use, the word almost always signifies a bishop. In continental use, other dignatories, such as archdeacons, deans, canons, etc., may be styled "minor prelates."

A clergyman ordained for the care of souls and the administration of the sacraments. A man must serve as a deacon for a time (normatively, one year) before he may be ordained to the priesthood. (The word comes from the Greek "presbuteros," meaning "elder").

A "Province" is an administrative division of the church that is bigger than a diocese and smaller than the whole world. Many national churches are divided into provinces; for example, Canada is divided into four administrative provinces and Australia into five.

The book of Psalms in the Bible, especially as appointed for use in the daily services of Morning and Evening Prayer.