chalicist

/ˈtʃælɪsɪst/

Etymology

chalice + -ist

noun

  1. A layperson authorized to assist the clergy, particularly within the Episcopal or Anglican Church, in administering the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion during worship services. Specifically, chalicists offer the consecrated wine to communicants following its consecration by the celebrant.“A lay minister, or chaliccist, who assists eith the distribution of communion.”