Mid terms- Foundation of Faith & Scripture

Doctrine

Official teaching of the church based on the revelation of God and through Christ.

Dogma

Teachings recognized as central to the church.

Encyclical

A letter written by the Pope and sent to the whole church.

Judaism

Religious practices, beliefs, and philosophies of Jewish people.

Islam

One of the major religions in the world connecting to both Judaism and Christianity.

Ecumenism

Movement to restore unity among Christian churches.

Laity

All members of the church, with the exception of those ordained.

Consecrated Life

State of life recognized by the official church where a person publicly professes vows of poverty.

Religious Vows

Vows and promises made by a person who becomes a full member of a religious community.

Pastoral

Refers to the daily life of the church.

Diocese

Particular or local church.

Pope

The successor of Saint Peter and the Bishop of Rome.

Hierarchy

The line of authority in the church.

Messiah

In Ancient Hebrew, means 'anointed one'; in Christianity, refers to Jesus Christ as the promised savior.

Eschatology

The study of the last things, including death, judgment, hell, and eternal life.

Kenosis

Theological concept referring to the 'self-emptying' of Jesus Christ in His incarnation and crucifixion.

Paschal Mystery

Term describing Christ’s work of redemption accomplished principally by His Passion, death, Resurrection, and glorious Ascension.

Apostolic Succession

The unbroken transmission of spiritual authority from the Apostles to current bishops.

Catechism

A summary of Catholic doctrine, often used for teaching the principles of faith.

Creed

A declaration of faith.

Incarnation

Fact and doctrine that the Son, the second Person of the Blessed Trinity, became man.

Spiritual Sense

Dives deeper into the text, revealing meanings that transcend the original context.

Intercession

The prayer of one person on behalf of another.

Community of Believers

Refers to the Church as a collective group of individuals united in faith.

Vows

Free and conscious commitment made to other persons, the church, or God.

Theosis

Refers to the process by which a person becomes united with God through the Grace of God.

Mass

The central act of worship in the Catholic Church, involving the celebration of the Eucharist.

Canonization

The process by which the Catholic Church officially declares a deceased person to be a saint.

True or false: The beauty of creation reflects the infinite beauty of the Creator and ought to inspire respect and submission of man’s intellect and will.

True.

What are the two types of Revelation in which God reveals himself to man?

General Revelation and Special Revelation.

What is theology?

The study of the nature of God, religious beliefs, and the divine.

Who are the three persons of the Trinity?

God the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

How many books are in the Catholic New American Bible Old Testament?

How many books are in the Catholic New American Bible New Testament?