Pagsasakristan (en. Sacristan)
pag-sa-sa-kristan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who assists in liturgical activities in the church.
The sacristan is essential in community masses.
Ang pagsasakristan ay mahalaga sa mga misang pangmasang.
A person responsible for taking care of church utensils and equipment.
The sacristan is responsible for caring for altar utensils.
Ang pagsasakristan ang responsible sa pag-aalaga ng mga altar na kagamitan.
A young church member who assists in rituals.
Many young sacristans serve in our church.
Maraming batang pagsasakristan ang naglilingkod sa ating simbahan.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'sacristán'
Common Phrases and Expressions
'sacristans' in the church
those who assist in liturgical activities
mga 'sakristan' sa simbahan
Related Words
sacristy
Room in the church where liturgical items are stored.
sakristiya
mass
The ceremony of worship in the church, usually presided over by a priest.
misa
Slang Meanings
Christian helper (slang for sacristan)
My classmate Mark can be called a Christian helper because he's always there at the church.
Kaklase ko si Mark, pwede na siyang tawaging kristyanong riviero kasi lagi siyang nandiyan sa simbahan.
Altar boy (slang for young male sacristan)
As an altar boy, I've had many experiences during the masses.
Bilang altar boy, marami na akong nalamang karanasan sa mga misa.