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Nicene Creed
________- the statement of beliefs that was developed at the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) and clarified at the Council of Constantinople (381 AD)
Indulgence
________- the remission before God of the temporal punishment due to the sin whose guilt has already been forgiven.
Manna
________- wafer- like bread that tasted like honey that came down from heaven to the Hebrews on their journey through the desert.
Magisterium
________- the highest official teaching authority of the Church, which is entrusted to the pope and bishops together.
Laity
________- the faithful who have been made a part of the People of God through Baptism; anyone who is not a priest or religious.
Liturgy
________- comes from the Greek word meaning a public work.
Pentecost
________- the birthday of the Church, when the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles in the upper room after Jesus Ascension into heaven.
Martyr
________- comes from the Greek meaning witness; someone who suffers or dies for the sake of Christ.
Paschal Mystery
________- the work of redemption accomplished through Jesus Passion, death, resurrection, and ascension.
Pope
________- the successor of St. Peter, the Bishop of Rome, the Vicar of Christ; the supreme authority and shepherd of the entire Catholic Church worldwide.
Novena
________- a devotional prayer to a particular saint or group of saints, usually done over nine days, seeking their intercession for a particular need.
Infallibility
________- the gift given by the Holy Spirit to keep the Church free from error in the matter of faith and morals.
Prayer
________- a conversation with God.
Incarnation
________- from the Latin meaning to become flesh, the mystery of the union of both the divine and human natures in the person of Jesus Christ.
Mass
________- the Catholic Churchs most important act of worship established by Christ at the Last Supper.
Penance
another name for the Sacrament of God's forgiveness of sins that reconciles us to Himself.
Last Supper
________- the meal during which Jesus instituted the Eucharist; the last meal Jesus shared with his apostles in the upper room before his death.
Incarnation
from the Latin meaning to become flesh, the mystery of the union of both the divine and human natures in the person of Jesus Christ
Indulgence
the remission before God of the temporal punishment due to the sin whose guilt has already been forgiven
Infallibility
the gift given by the Holy Spirit to keep the Church free from error in the matter of faith and morals
Kingdom of God
the spiritual kingdom that begins here on earth and is perfected at the end of time; it is a kingdom of love, peace, and justice
Laity
the faithful who have been made a part of the People of God through Baptism; anyone who is not a priest or religious
Last Supper
the meal during which Jesus instituted the Eucharist; the last meal Jesus shared with his apostles in the upper room before his death
Liturgical colors
colors that represent certain seasons in the Church year
Liturgy
comes from the Greek word meaning a public work
Magisterium
the highest official teaching authority of the Church, which is entrusted to the pope and bishops together
Manna
wafer-like bread that tasted like honey that came down from heaven to the Hebrews on their journey through the desert
Martyr
comes from the Greek meaning witness; someone who suffers or dies for the sake of Christ
Mass
the Catholic Churchs most important act of worship established by Christ at the Last Supper
Nicene Creed
the statement of beliefs that was developed at the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) and clarified at the Council of Constantinople (381 AD)
Novena
a devotional prayer to a particular saint or group of saints, usually done over nine days, seeking their intercession for a particular need
Original Sin
the sin of Adam and Eve that separated mankind from God; it was the loss of the grace of original justice and holiness
Paschal Mystery
the work of redemption accomplished through Jesus Passion, death, resurrection, and ascension
Penance
another name for the Sacrament of Gods forgiveness of sins that reconciles us to Himself
Pentecost
the birthday of the Church, when the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles in the upper room after Jesus Ascension into heaven
Pope
the successor of St. Peter, the Bishop of Rome, the Vicar of Christ; the supreme authority and shepherd of the entire Catholic Church worldwide
Prayer
a conversation with God
Liturgical Colors
colors that represent certain seasons in the Church year. Colors include green (Ordinary Time), white or gold (Christmas and Easter), red (feast days of martyrs and Holy Week), and violet/purple (Advent and Lent).
Original Sin
the sin of Adam and Eve that separated mankind from God; it was the loss of the grace of original justice and holiness.
Pope
the successor of St. Peter, the Bishop of Rome, the Vicar of Christ; the supreme authority and shepherd of the entire Catholic Church worldwide.
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