What is a lay person in religion?

- the people (non-ordained) of a religious

faith as distinguished from its clergy.The
laity has played an important role in the
history of the church.
Who composes the clergy?
The Greek word kleros, signifying “share,” or
“inheritance,” is used in I Pet. 5:3 to designate
the priesthood of all the faithful. Most Christian
churches, including the Roman Catholic,
understand the clergy as persons functioning
within the priesthood of all the people but
ordained, or set aside, for particular service,
especially in connection with eucharistic
ministry.