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Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from Catholic Christianity lecture notes, designed to aid in exam preparation.
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Creation Account
The nature and significance of the biblical account of Creation.
Nature of Humanity
Understanding the nature of humanity through the lens of the Creation account.
Paschal Mystery
The events encompassing the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.
Eschatology
Catholic beliefs concerning the end of life, including judgment, heaven, hell, and purgatory.
Sacramental Nature of Reality
The idea that reality is revealed through signs and symbols, especially the sacraments.
Pilgrimage
A religious journey to a sacred place or shrine.
Catholic Social Teaching
The Church's teaching regarding justice and care for others, particularly the poor and vulnerable.
Catholic Mission and Evangelism
The practice of sharing the Gospel message and spreading the Christian faith.
Interpretation of the Bible
The study and explanation of the Bible.
The Second Vatican Council
A series of meetings that led to modernization within the Catholic Church, 1962-1965.
The Church as the Body of Christ
The concept that the Church is a unified body with Christ as its head, with each member playing a vital role.
The Four Marks of the Church
Four essential characteristics of the Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.
Internal Features of a Catholic Church
The architectural elements and layout of a Catholic church building.
Sacred Objects
Objects with religious significance, such as sacred vessels, sarcophagi, and hunger cloths.
Symbolism and Imagery in Religious Art
The method of conveying meaning through symbolic representations and artistic depictions.
Traditional and Contemporary Styles of Music in Worship
Different forms of music used during worship services.
Stewardship
The belief that humans are entrusted with the care of creation.
Dominion
The belief that humans have control over creation.
Free Will
The human ability to make choices without external constraint.
Salvation
The act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Eschatology
Beliefs about death, judgment, heaven, and hell.
Transubstantiation
The process by which bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist.
Ciborium
A container, typically made of precious metal, used to hold the consecrated bread.
Hunger Cloth
A large cloth that obscures the altar during Lent, often depicting biblical scenes.
Lectern
A reading stand.
Tabernacle
The location where consecrated hosts are stored.
Altar
Where we remember the Last Supper and the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross.
Crucifix
A cross with the image of Christ on it.