drum – n. a musical instrument shaped like a container
communion – n. a Christian ceremony in which bread is eaten and wine is drunk as a way of expressing loyalty to Jesus Christ
remote – adj. far from cities or the main population centers
deacon – n. an official in some Christian churches whose rank is just below a priest
consecrate – v. to officially make (something, such as a place or building) holy through a special religious ceremony
bishop – n. an official who is rated higher than a priest in some Christian religions
heretical – adj. someone who believes or teaches something that goes against accepted or official belief
celibate – adj. having or involving no sexual relations
convert – n. someone who has been persuaded to change their religious beliefs