theology

Sacred Heart

Heart of Jesus, signifies love.

Charism

A living passion for a particular dimension of the gospel.

Reparation

To repair or restore the relationship between God and His people.

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

Had three appearances from Jesus revealing his Divine Heart; received the 12 promises.

Blessed Clelia Merloni

Founder of the Apostles of the Heart of Christ, dedicated to serving women and orphans.

Sacred Heart Devotion

Making God's love known through acts of love and service.

Apostles of Love

Show tender love of God towards the poor, marginalized, and underserved.

Apostles of Reparation

Repair the image of God by loving those who are wounded.

Cor Jesu Academy

A Catholic faith-based community that embodies excellence in education and service.

Original Sin

The fallen state of human nature affecting every person born into the world.

Covenant

A solemn agreement between humans or between people and God.

Patriarch

The father or leader of a tribe, clan, or tradition, referring specifically to the fathers of faith.

Typology

The study of how God's work in the Old Testament points to what He later accomplished through Jesus.

Theophany

God's visible manifestation to enrich human understanding of Him.

Ark of the Covenant

The sacred chest in which the tablets containing the 10 Commandments were kept.

Tabernacle

A portable tent where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey.

Mosaic Law

Guidelines of what the Israelites should follow, established through the 10 Commandments.

Divine Revelation

God making known the mystery of His divine plan through the Trinity and Salvation History.

Exegesis

The critical interpretation and explanation of Sacred Scripture.

Salvation History

The pattern of specific events in human history in which God reveals His presence and saving actions.

Divine Inspiration

Inspiration that comes from God or the Holy Spirit.

New Testament

The 27 books of the Bible focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Old Testament

46 books of the Bible that precede the New Testament.

Deuterocanonical

Books of the Old Testament not found in the Hebrew Scriptures but accepted by the Church.

Canon

A list of books accepted as scripture.

Magisterium

The Church's teaching authority consisting of bishops in communion with the Pope.