religion midterm

hierarchy

ranking of those in authority

pope-

head of church hierarchy

primacy

“first place”

bishop

shepard deriving from christ

infallibility

the ability to not be incorrect through God

ex - cathedra

chair of authority speaking as pope

impeccability

not capable of lying/ sin

magisterium

teaching office of the church

synod

meetings of some of the bishops and popes - head of hierarchy

diocese

part of church bishop looks over by geography

monsigner

honorary title given by pope to priest

cardinal

honor bestowed by pope

curia

many judicial . administrative offices

Sacrement of initiation

the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation ,

rite

particular way of celebrating the sacrements

icon

religious images used in the devotion of Eastern Christian

liturgy

churches official public worship of God

liturgical year

The churches year

vestments

special garments worn by priest and other ministers for celebrating the liturgy