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Annunciation

The event in the Gospel of Luke where the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the Mother of God.

Ascension

Jesus’ entry into heaven 40 days after His Resurrection.

Assumption

The dogma recognizing Mary’s unique participation in her Son’s Resurrection by which she was taken body and soul into Heaven.

Baptism

The Sacrament which is the birth of the baptized into new life in Christ, where Original Sin is forgiven.

Charity

Also called love; the theological virtue by which we love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves.

Communion of Saints

The unity in Christ of all the redeemed, including those in Heaven, Purgatory, and on earth.

Conscience

The gift from God that allows human beings to use reason to judge right from wrong.

Covenant

A solemn agreement between persons that creates a sacred relationship; God’s covenants throughout Salvation History.

Eucharist

The Sacrament in which we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ; the source and summit of Christian life.

Exodus

Greek for 'way or path for leaving'; describes God's call to Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery.

Faith

A gift from God that enables a person to know and conform their life to His Truth.

Fall of Man

The disobedience of Adam and Eve resulting from the temptation of Satan.

Genesis

The first book of the Bible that describes God's creation and the Drama of sin.

Hell

The state after death for those who die unrepentant of mortal sin, experiencing eternal separation from God.

Incarnation

The fact that the Son of God became man to accomplish our salvation.

Intercession

Prayer made for the needs of others.

Particular Judgement

The judgment experienced immediately after death based on one’s life choices.

Original Justice

The original state of humanity before sin, characterized by peace and harmony.

Last Supper

The final meal Jesus shared with His Apostles, where He instituted the Eucharist.

Liturgy of the Hours

The public prayer of the Church that sanctifies the day with various prayers and readings.

Mass

The liturgical celebration of Christ's sacrifice and Resurrection, including the Eucharist.

Moses

The prophet chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and deliver the Ten Commandments.

New Testament

The 27 books of the Bible centered around the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Parables

Short stories that convey complex truths using familiar situations.

Paschal Mystery

Christ's work of redemption through His Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.

Pentecost

The day the Holy Spirit was sent upon Mary and the Apostles, marking the birth of the Church.

Rosary

A prayer honoring Mary that involves repetitive prayers and meditation on Christ's life.

Ten Commandments

The ten moral rules given by God through Moses to guide His people.

Theological Virtues

Gifts from God that enable faithful people to act as His children, including faith, hope, and charity.