catholic christianity sacraments vocab

sacrement (160)

special symbols of God’s love and important signs of grace and divine friendship

catechumen (161)

unbaptized person preparing to receive all the sacraments of Christian initiation

neophytes (161)

newly received people in the Church through the sacraments of Initiation at the Easter vigil

RCIA (161)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

essential rite (163)

portion of Liturgical celebration of sacrament that is necessary for sacrament to be valid

chrism (163)

• blessed by the bishop

• perfumed oil

• used for anointing

• used in sacraments, baptism, confirmation, holy orders

• represents gift of the holy spirit

Christ (164)

meaning anointed one

Confirmands (167)

baptismal promises and a profession of faith by those to be confirmed

Myron (167)

• chrism

• blessed by bishop

• signifies a special bond with the Bishop resulting in confirmation

Rite (168)

• celebrating for a certain sacrament or blessings

• principal historical rituals

Eucharist (170)

• means thanksgiving

• thank God for his gifts of

  • creation

  • redemption through the Lord

  • sanctification in holy spirit

Liturgy (171)

• means people's work

• heart of Churches Liturgical life

Sacrifice (171)

• means to make Holy

Transubstantiation (171)

term used to describe when the bread and wine turn into body and blood

Preface (173)

• introductory prayer

• reminds us to thank the Father through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit

Epiclesis (174)

• this prayer petitions God to send the Holy Spirit to turn the bread and wine into body and blood

• also asks for the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit

Anamnesis (174)

Christs saving deeds and offers to the sacrifice of Jesus to the Father

Sacramentals (176)

sacred signs that resemble the sacraments

through the prayers of the Church spiritual effects are signified and obtained