Theology Term 3 Exam

Allegorical Sense

The spiritual interpretation of Scripture that shows how people and events in history suggest future people and events.

Altar

the table in a Christian church at which the bread and wine are consecrated in communion services.

Ambo

The place where the Word of God is proclaimed

Anagogical Sense

The spiritual interpretation of Scripture that shows how events in Scripture point to what will be in Heaven.

Analogy of Faith

The understanding that every individual statement of belief must be viewed in the context of the entire body of Faith.

Apostolic Tradition

The passing on of the Faith of the Apostles to each generation.

Baptismal Font

the large fountain or basin which is used for baptism

Baptism by Blood

The martyrdom of an unbaptized person who thereby receives the graces of Baptism for having died or been killed for the Faith.

Baptism by Desire

what happens when a person who desires Baptism but dies before receiving actual sacrament

Baptism by Water

the most common type of baptism whereby a person is washed wish water and baptized formally in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Only this baptism gives the character of the sacrament. This is the most stable corporation into the Church

Beatification

First step in the process of declaring an individual a saint

Blessed

second stage of the process of canonization; requires at least one approved miracle of the person's intercession

Canonization

The Church's official process by which she declares someone a saint.

Celebrant's Chair

The central chair which is used by the celebrant during Mass. It is also called the Presidential Chair.

Charism

A special gift or grace of the Holy Spirit given to an individual Christian or community, commonly for the benefit and building up of the entire Church.

Christ

The Greek term for "Messiah." It means "the anointed one."

Compendium

brief, comprehensive summary

Confession

acknowledging and telling one's sins to a priest

Confessional

a room or private area where the sacrament of reconciliation occurs

Consecration

dedication to the service or worship of a god

Consubstantial

of the same substance

Contrition

deep regret for doing something wrong

Credimus

We believe

Credo

"I believe" in Latin

Crucifix

a representation of a cross with a figure of Jesus Christ on it

Diaconate

The office of deacon in the Catholic Church

Divine Pedagogy

The teaching method of God, who is the divine teacher, by which He revealed Himself gradually and in stages and by words and deeds.

Doctrine

(n.) a belief, principle, or teaching; a system of such beliefs or principles; a formulation of such beliefs or principles

Dogma

A central truth of Revelation that Catholics are obliged to believe

Episcopate

The position or office of a bishop

Feast

a secondary liturgical day that includes lesser events in the life of Jesus, Mary, the Apostles, or for major saints

Fiat

Mary's yes to God

Free Will

God's gift to human beings of the freedom and ability to choose what to do

God's Will

Salvation

Grace

God's gift of friendship and life that enables us to share his life and love

Incarnation

God becoming man

Jesus

God saves

Last Rites

religious ceremony for a dying person or for someone who has just died

Literal Sense

the meaning conveyed by the words of Scripture and discovered by exegesis, following the rules of sound interpretation

Liturgy

(n.) a religious service or rite; the form of a ritual or other act of public worship

Lord

someone or something having power, authority, or influence; a master or ruler.

Mass

the central act of worship of the Roman Catholic Church, which culminates in celebration of the sacrament of the Eucharist

Memorial

a lower-ranked liturgical day that honors a saint, the dedication of a church, or a mystery of the religion

Moral Sense

The spiritual interpretation of Scripture that shows us how the heroes of Scripture portray a pattern for our own lives

Omnipotent

all-powerful

Omnipresent

present everywhere

Omniscient

all-knowing

Only-Begotten Son

the sole biological son of God the Father

Penance

voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing

Pentecost

The fiftieth day following Easter commemorates the Holy Spirit's descent on the early Apostles and disciples.

Perpetual Lamp

burning when christ is present in the tabernacle

Presbyterate

The office of priest in the Catholic Church; the priesthood.

Profession of Faith

A synthesis or summary of the Faith professed by Christians. Professions of Faith are also known as "Symbols of Faith" or "Creeds," derived from the Latin credo, meaning "I believe." The most common Creeds are the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed.

Reconciliation

Restoration

Religion

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

Revelation

a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.

Sacraments

holy, visible signs of an invisible reality

Saint

A "holy one" of God who lives in union with God through the grace of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit and whom God rewards with eternal life in Heaven

Sign

a reverent gesture that leads to something else, such as grace

Signum

means "Mark or characteristic"

Solemnity

a liturgical day that is of the highest ranking and celebrates a mystery of the faith

Sumbolon

to bring together

Symbol

profound objects that represent a sacred truth or mystery of the faith

Symbols of the Sacraments

Baptism- Water

Confirmation- Chrism

Eucharist- Bread

Penance- Stole

Anointing of the Sick- Oil

Matrimony- Rings

Holy Orders- Chalice

Tabernacle

the place where Consecrated Hosts are kept after the celebration of the Mass

Theological Opinion

Is not taught by the Church but is permitted by the Church

Theological Statement

a statement about the divine meaning and origins of things

Transubstantiation

Catholic belief that the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Christ.

Venerable

the title given to a deceased person recognized formally by the pope as having lived a heroically virtuous life or offered their life

Viaticum

The last Eucharist received by a dying person.

2 natures of Jesus

God and Man

2 Professions of Faith

Nicene Creed and Apostles Creed

3 criteria for mortal sin

1. Full knowledge- you know what you're doing is wrong

2. Full consent- you freely choose to do it

3. Grave matter

4 Marks of the Church

One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic

4 symbols of the Holy Spirit

water, fire, dove, wind

4 parts of the Catechism

Creed, Sacraments, Commandments, Prayer

4 parts of a creed

Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Catholic teachings

5 proofs of God's existence

unmoved mover- someone/thing had to start all motion,

first cause- someone/thing had to cause everything,

necessary being- without God we would not exist,

supreme model- everything exists on a scale and God is our model for perfection,

grand designer- all the beauty and order in the world had to be planned

What is the immaculate conception

When Mary was conceived without original sin

Deposit of Faith

Composed of tradition, scripture, and magisterium. Tradition is the practices of the church, scripture is the word of God, and the magisterium is the teaching authority. tradition is developed from scripture. magisterium has the duty to uphold and teach both scripture and tradition.

Liturgy - who, what, where, when, why, and how

Who- Everyone in heaven and earth celebrate

What- the paschal mystery

Where- Catholic church

When- Sundays, holy days

Why- to praise and worship God

How (remember 3)- words, prayers, gestures, songs, signs, symbols

Paschal Mystery

the saving acts of Jesus's passion, death, resurrection, and ascension which secured our salvation.

Hierarchy pyramid (no word bank)

Laity, Deacons, Priests, Bishops Cardinals, Pope