die Kasualien
Translation
occasional services, pastoral acts, ministerial acts
Examples
Taufen und Trauungen gehören zu den Kasualien.
Baptisms and weddings are among the occasional services.
Der Pfarrer ist für die Kasualien zuständig.
The pastor is responsible for the pastoral acts.
Grammar Patterns
((die Kasualien)) occasional services (religious) Baptisms are typical occasional services.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Amtshandlungen, Zeremonien, Riten
Etymology
From Latin 'casus' (case, event, occasion). It refers to acts performed on specific 'cases' or occasions in a person's life.
Memory Tips
Think of 'casual' events, but in a formal, religious sense – special 'occasions' or 'cases' in life.