Tridentine

Example:The church decided to hold a Tridentine Mass to commemorate the Pope's visit.

Definition:The traditional form of the Catholic Mass, characterized by the use of the Latin language, the Latin Western liturgical rite of the Roman Catholic Church, and its traditional rituals and texts.

Example:The priest mentioned that the recent Tridentine reforms allowed for more pluralistic worship styles.

Definition:Reforms in the Catholic Church during the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), aimed at modernizing liturgical practices, simplifying rituals, and encouraging greater participation by the congregation.

Example:Among traditionalists, the Tridentine rite is preferred over the modern Missal revisions.

Definition:The classical form of the Catholic liturgy, officially codified during the Tridentine Council and still in use, particularly in traditionalist groups.