Theology Reviewer – LCUP (Vocabulary Flashcards)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the Theology Reviewer notes (LCUP).

Ambrose

Bishop of Milan; baptized Augustine in 387 CE; known for sermons and influence on Augustine’s conversion.

Angelus

Devotion recalling the Incarnation; prayed morning, noon, and evening; reflects Mary’s “yes.”

Apostle’s Creed

Ancient summary of Christian faith; affirms belief in God, Christ, Spirit, Church, forgiveness, resurrection, eternal life.

ASOLC

Founded 1883 in Barcelona by Rita & Consuelo Barceló; aggregated 1902; Vatican recognized 1975; emphasis on education, the poor, the environment; runs 22 schools.

Augustinian Order

Founded 1244 by Pope Innocent IV; based on Augustine; values community, education, faith and reason; active in mission and service worldwide.

Augustine’s Family

Born 354 CE in Thagaste; father Patricius (pagan), mother Monica (Christian influence).

St. Augustine

Converted under Ambrose; influenced by Scripture and Neo-Platonism; works include Confessions and City of God; taught grace, free will, human nature, interiority.

Courage

Augustinian virtue; strength to live faith despite trials.

LCUP Vision, Mission, Goals

Vision: Transformational Catholic Augustinian Marian graduates; Mission: Academic competence, service to marginalized, Gospel-rooted living; Goals: Globally responsive education, integrity, social justice, stewardship.

Catholic Doctrine

Core teachings from Scripture and Tradition safeguarded by the Magisterium; Christ is the fullness of revelation.

Catholic Faith

Belief rooted in Jesus, Scripture, Tradition, and the Sacraments.

Catholic Life

Living faith through prayer, sacraments, service, and Gospel values.

Church

Guardian of Divine Revelation; provides the sacraments, preserves Tradition, and unites believers.

Compassion

Augustinian value; empathy with action; sharing in suffering.

Community-Oriented

Value of unity, shared faith, and service.

Divine Revelation

God revealing Himself through creation, Scripture, sacraments, and the Church; progressive and ongoing.

Ecological Stewardship

Creation reflects God’s wisdom; humans are caretakers of Earth.

Glory Be

Prayer glorifying the Trinity and expressing God’s eternal glory.

Holy Rosary

Marian devotion with 20 mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous.

Humility

Awareness of limits before God; foundation of charity and community.

Human Heart

Center of love, conscience, and interiority; Augustine’s idea of the ‘restless heart.’

Imago Dei

Humans created in God’s image, reflecting intellect, free will, and love.

Interiority

Augustinian value; self-reflection and inner awareness of God.

Knowing God

Understanding God through creation, conscience, Scripture, and faith; hindered by sin, culture, and limits of reason.

Lord’s Prayer

Prayer taught by Christ; model of praise, petition, forgiveness, and deliverance.

Magisterium

Church’s teaching authority (Pope and bishops); authentic interpreter of faith.

Missionary Spirit

Catholic call to spread the Gospel and serve globally.

Stewardship

Responsible care of creation, talents, and resources.

Unitas, Caritas, Veritas

Unity (one mind in God); Love (charity and service); Truth (study, faith, and authenticity).

Sacred Tradition

Living transmission of the Gospel through teaching and worship.

Understanding God

Requires faith and reason; fullness in Christ; deepened by prayer, Scripture, community, and lived faith.