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Adoration / Praise

Worshiping and honoring God for His greatness and for who He is.

Confession

Admitting our sins to God and asking for His forgiveness.

Thanksgiving

Expressing gratitude to God for His blessings and all He has done.

Petition

Asking God for our own personal needs and wants.

Intercession

Praying to God on behalf of other people.

Narrative

The telling of a story.

History

A record of past events, which is usually written in chronological order of a particular nation or people.

Parable

A story which serves to teach a moral or religious truth.

Biography

A story about a person’s life, for example, the four Gospels.

Poetry (Songs)

A perfect example of biblical poetry. Many Psalms are songs, and there are other songs scattered throughout the Bible.

Wisdom

Discernment and applicable truths given from God to man that can help guide our lives today.

Prophets

A prediction made under God’s influence and direction, or a vision from God given to a prophet.

Prose Discourse (Speeches/Sermons)

A serious speech given to people, regarding a religious theme or about how to become a community of faith.

Prose Discourse (Letters)

A written or printed message, usually of a personal nature or concerning a specific subject.

Prose Discourse (Essays)

Sections of the Bible that are similar to an essay in their argumentative or instructional nature.

Religious Truth

The truth God reveals to us about Himself, our relationship with Him, and our purpose.

Symbolic Truth

Truth conveyed through stories, symbols, and metaphors to teach a deeper meaning.

Scientific Truth

Truths about the natural world and physical realities that can be observed and measured.

Historical Truth

Truth about past events, people, and places that are historically verifiable.

Prudence (Cardinal Virtue)

The virtue to find the good in every situation and choose to do it.

Justice (Cardinal Virtue)

The virtue to give both God & neighbour everything they deserve.

Fortitude (Cardinal Virtue)

The strength to resist temptation, overcome obstacles & conquer fears.

Temperance (Cardinal Virtue)

The virtue of balance in the use of created things, using them in moderation & for good.

Faith (Theological Virtue)

Belief in God & belief in all he has said & revealed to us.

Hope (Theological Virtue)

The desire for the Kingdom of Heaven, placing our trust in Christ’s promises.

Charity (Theological Virtue)

To love God above all things for His own sake & our neighbour as ourselves.

Wisdom

Seeing the world and making choices from God's perspective.

Understanding

Grasping the deeper meaning of faith's truths.

Counsel

Making wise and moral decisions in complex situations.

Fortitude

Having the courage and strength to do God's will despite difficulties.

Knowledge

Recognizing the true value of creation in relation to God.

Piety

Loving reverence and respect for God and others.

Fear of the Lord

Awe and respect for God that inspires avoidance of sin.

The Ten Commandments

1. You shall not worship any God before me. 2. You shall not use the Lord’s name in vain. 3. You shall keep the sabbath day holy. 4. You shall honour your father and mother. 5. You shall not kill. 6. You shall not commit adultery. 7. You shall not steal. 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. 10. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.

The Eight Beatitudes

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 6. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 7. Blessed are peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. 8. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Christian Scriptures (More Common Name)

The New Testament.

Books of the Christian Scriptures

The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John), Acts of the Apostles, 21 Letters/Epistles, and Revelation.

Social Sin

Offends human dignity by causing people to suffer oppression, exploitation, or marginalization (e.g., systemic racism); it leads its victims to do evil in their turn.

Venial Sin

Harms our relationships with God and others. It is an immoral act done without full intention or consent (e.g., failure to be honest). We are "cold" with God.

Mortal Sin

Destroys our relationship with God, others, and ourselves. It is a choice to turn away from God, not committed by accident, but a grave act done with full knowledge and consent.

Sin (Definition)

The name we give to actions that harm our relationships. It is a failure to love God and neighbour as Jesus loved us, and involves both breaking rules and harming relationships.

How Sin Alienates Us

Sin alienates us from God (breaking our connection), from others (causing loneliness and conflict), and from ourselves (causing guilt, fear, and frustration) by making us slaves to our selfish desires.

Baptism (Sacrament of Initiation)

We receive new life in Christ. It takes away original sin and gives us a new birth in the Holy Spirit. Its sign is the pouring of water.

Eucharist (Sacrament of Initiation)

Nourishes our life of faith. Its signs are the bread and wine we receive—the Body and Blood of Christ.

Confirmation (Sacrament of Initiation)

Seals our life of faith in Jesus. Its signs are the laying on of hands and anointing with oil by a bishop. It is received only once.

Reconciliation (Sacrament of Healing)

We receive God’s forgiveness for our sins. The signs are our confession of sins and the priest's words of absolution.

Anointing of the Sick (Sacrament of Healing)

Unites a sick person’s suffering with Jesus and brings forgiveness of sins. Its signs are the anointing with oil and the laying on of hands by a priest.

Holy Orders (Sacrament at the Service of Communion)

Men are ordained as priests, deacons, or bishops to serve as spiritual leaders. The signs are the laying on of hands and anointing with oil by the bishop.

Matrimony (Sacrament at the Service of Communion)

A baptized man and woman are united with each other as a sign of the unity between Jesus and his Church. The signs are the couple's consent (vows) and their wedding rings.

Saint

A person recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness or closeness to God; those of the faithful departed who are united with Jesus in Heaven.

Oppression

The act of lessening the dignity of a person or a group of people using cruelty, force, and/or authority.

Paschal Mystery

God’s plan for our salvation through the passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus.

Apostles

Jesus’ chosen followers who spread His teachings.

Virtues

Attitudes and habits that make us likely to do what is good even when we do not stop to think.

Prophet

God’s messenger proclaiming His will.

Conscience

An inner voice guiding moral choices.

Covenant

A sacred agreement between God and humanity.

Story of Abraham

Called by God from Ur to Canaan, he received the Abrahamic Covenant

Story of Moses

Called by God from a burning bush, he led the enslaved Israelites out of Egypt in the Exodus. He led them through the parted Red Sea, received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, and guided them for 40 years in the wilderness.

See (Moral Decision-Making)

To observe the situation objectively, identify the facts, the people involved, and the moral issues at stake.

Judge (Moral Decision-Making)

To evaluate the situation using moral principles (like virtues, the commandments, and Church teachings) and to reflect on the intentions and consequences of possible actions.

Act (Moral Decision-Making)

To choose and carry out the most moral course of action based on your judgment.

Evaluate (Moral Decision-Making)

To reflect on the outcome of your action, consider if it was the right choice, and learn from the experience for the future.