Religion Test 3 Vocab

natural law

the moral law that can be understood through our intellect and the use of reason. It is our God-given instinct to be in right relationship with God, other people, the world, and ourselves.

wisdom literature

the Old Testament Books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, and the Wisdom of Solomon.

idolatry

the worship of false gods in violation of the First Commandment.

covenant

A personal, solemn promise of faithful love that involves mutual commitments and creates a sacred relationship.

Pharisees

a Jewish sect at the time of Jesus known for its strict adherence to the law

nuptial

something related to marriage or a marriage ceremony.

chastity

the virtue by which people can successfully and healthfully integrate their sexuality into their total person; recognized as one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

dispensation

special permission to depart from the usual requirements in each circumstance.

natural family

planning a morally acceptable way to time pregnancies based on the observation of a woman’s naturally occurring times of fertility and infertility.

mixed marriage

a marriage between a Catholic and a baptized non-Catholic

disparity of cult

a marriage between a baptized Catholic and a nonbaptized person.

convalidation

a wedding ceremony in which a man and a woman in a civil marriage have their marital union recognized and blessed by the Church

family of origin

the family in which one was raised as a child. Families of origin can include parents, siblings, extended family members, or others who play a significant role in one’s childhood and youth

proximate

near

nuptial mass

a wedding that takes place during a Eucharistic liturgy.