Catholicism Test Outline

Christmas-Epiphany

Feast celebrating the arrival of the Magi

Theophany

The manifestation of God to humans

Liturgy of the Word

Part of the Mass where scripture is read

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Part of the Mass where the Body and Blood of Christ are consumed

Confirmation

Sacrament that completes Baptism

Myths

Meaningful explanations about human existence in the form of stories

John baptized Jesus

Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River

Baptism

Initiation into Christianity through the pouring of Holy Water

Catholic

Refers to people belonging to Latin or Eastern churches

Pentecost

Descent of the Holy Spirit to Mary and the Apostles

Marriage

Unity of man and woman into a couple

Rituals

Actions and language that bond people to the holy

Bible

Primary source of Catholic beliefs

Communion of Saints

Spiritual solidarity among the living, souls in purgatory, and saints in heaven

Eucharist

The Body and Blood of Christ

Galilee

The region of the Holy Land where Jesus came from

Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation

The most important prayer - the Lord's Prayer

The Our Father, taught by Jesus to his disciples

Abba - meaning

Aramaic word for 'God' or 'Father'

Triduum

The three days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter

First Great Feat of Liturgical Year

Birth of Jesus (Christmas)

Chrism

Holy mixture of oil and balm used for anointing

Sacrament

Ritual through which God is present in important life stages

The Helper

The Holy Spirit sent by Jesus

Jesus' Birth

Birth of Jesus in 6-4 BCE

Liturgical Colours

Colors used in different liturgical seasons

Social Justice

Efforts to help workers suffering through industrialization

Holy Spirit

Bond of love between Father and Son in human hearts

Martyrs

Individuals killed for their faith

Easter Triduum

Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil

Easter

Celebration of Jesus' resurrection

Mass

Central aspect of Christian culture and life

Sacraments

Rituals through which God is present in important life stages

Jesus - Incarnation of God

Belief unique to Catholics

Francois de Leval

First bishop of Quebec, Canadian martyr

Myth

Stories that tell about persons, events, or actions

Holy

Spiritually whole, sound, or acceptable to God

Crucifix

Representation of Jesus dying on the Cross

Catechesis

Teaching about the faith

Philosophy

Study of what is true, good, and beautiful in human existence

Theology

Study of God and his nature

Golden Rule

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

Anointing

Symbolic act of rubbing oil

Church

The body of Christ