rel

Flee

To run away

Justified

declared or made righteous in the sight of God

Endurance

Stamina

Affliction

Pain or suffering

Advocate

literally means, “he who is called to one's side.” The Holy Spirit is our Advocate, guiding and comforting us, strengthening us to know and live by the truth

Saints

those whom the Church declares led holy lives and are enjoying eternal life with God in heaven

Intercession

a form of prayer that involves praying to God on behalf of another; also called Intercessory prayer

cultivate

to nurture and improve something

Wither

to dry up from a lack of nourishment

Sacred Scripture

The word of God

Sacred Tradition

The Church’s religious heritage

heritage

values and traditions that are passed down through generations

Sacraments

a sacred ritual that gives grace

The rosary

a prayer and devotional practice that uses beads to count prayers to help meditate

on specific events in the lives of Mary and Jesus

Liturgy of the hours

the daily prayer of the Catholic Church

Ruach

the Hebrew word that refers to spirit, breath, wind and lifeforce

Getsemene

the garden on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem where Jesus Christ prayed in

agony and was arrested

Enrich

to make something better and more valuable

Solace

comfort, relief or consolation in a time of trial

Pentecost

the day the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles fifty days after Easter

Prayer of Praise, Blessing and Adoration

Praising God

Prayer of Petition

asking for what we need, including forgiveness

Prayer of Intercession

Asking for what others need

Prayer of Thanksgiving

for what God has given and done

Love

Encompasses our love for God and our neighbor.

Joy

True happiness that comes not from material things, but from God

Peace

A tranquility in our souls that comes from trusting in God.

Patientience

The ability to bear the imperfections of others

Kindness

A willingness to give to others beyond what we are obligated to d

Goodness

Avoiding evil and embracing what is right.

Generosity

Sharing our gifts and possessions with other

Gentleness

Being mild and forgiving, rather than angry or vengeful.

Faithfulness

Living our lives in accordance with God's will at all times.

Modesty

Acknowledging that our successes and talents are gifts from God.

Self-control

The ability to control our impulses and passions.

Chastity

Living in accordance with the virtue of purity, whether in marriage or single life.

Baptism

The sacrament that begins a person's journey into the Catholic faith, washing away original

sin and giving new life in Christ.

Confirmation

A sacrament that strengthens and deepens the grace received in Baptism, empowering

believers to live as witnesses of Christ.

Eucharist

Also known as Holy Communion, the sacrament where the bread and wine are transformed

into the body and blood of Christ, offering nourishment and a deeper union with him.

Penance ( or reconciliation )

The sacrament through which believers receive forgiveness of sins

committed after Baptism, restoring them to God's grace.

Anointing the sick

A sacrament offered to those who are seriously ill, providing spiritual and

physical healing, strengthening them in their suffering.

Matrimony ( or marriage)

The sacrament that blesses the bond between a man and a woman, uniting

them as a symbol of Christ's love for the Church.

Holy Orders

The sacrament through which men are ordained to be priests, bishops, or deacons,

enabling them to serve the Church and administer other sacraments