religion

Sacred

the holy, that which is of God

Grace

the creative, sustaining, and transforming self-gift of God that is always being offered to us

Sacrament

anything that gives an experience of God, makes God’s loving presence reality

Symbols

observable, physical realities that represent invisible qualities or elements, more than one meaning

Rituals

symbolic actions that help us concretely express our beliefs, values, and deepest concerns

Prayer

a wholehearted faith response to God, who loves us without conditions and is with us in every moment of our life

Sacramental Awareness

special appreciation of the sacred in the world; reveals that God is present everywhere

Sacramental Dullness

inability to see God's presence in life

Sign

object representing something else; may have more than one meaning

Literal vs

facts vs. meaning at many levels

Incarnation

God’s embodiment as a human in Jesus

Paschal Mystery

suffering, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus

Pentecost

“The Birthday of the Church”

Real Presence

the real presence of the risen Christ in the Eucharist

Sacraments of Healing

Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

Sr

Demonstrated remarkable courage and dedication during WWII, risking her life to help prisoners at Dachau concentration camp

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Include wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, and wonder and awe in God’s presence, aiding individuals in aligning with God's will

Saint Thomas Aquinas

Contributed to the Catholic church's understanding of sacraments by discussing them as causes of God's grace and instruments bringing about God's grace

Reconciliation

Relevant in a father-son relationship for healing, understanding, trust-building, and fostering a positive connection, contributing to overall well-being and healthier family life