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baptismal promise

a renewal of faith where believers (or parents/godparents on behalf of children) renounce sin, Satan, and evil. They affirm belief in the Holy Trinity, promising to serve God within the Church.

god’s promise

God promises his faithfulness and presence, invites us to be his children, gives us the gift of grace

faith

our free response to god who shares his love without judgement. also, a theological virtue that means believing in god and all that he does and believing in all that the church proposes for our belief

grace

free and undeserved gift of god allowing us to respond to his promise in which we accept gods invitation to be his children. it is a share of his own life

sacraments

outward signs instituted by Christ to give grace.

sacramentals

sacred signs instituted by the church that signify effects obtained through the sacraments, helping to sanctify different circumstances of life. they do not give grace.

church as a sacrament

a visible sign of God's grace in the world and an instrument for bringing about salvation, uniting the globe under christ, worshipping christ, and taking care of the sick and the poor

sacraments of initation

eucharist, baptism, confirmation

eucharist

source and summit of all christian life

confirmation

jesus initiated this sacrament at pentecost, with the holy spirit descending upon the apostles with tongues of fire and filling them

pentecost

a Christian holiday celebrated 50 days after Easter that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles with tongues of fire, marking the birth of the Church.

sacraments of service

matrimony, holy orders

holy orders

a sacrament that ordains ministers

sacraments of healing

reconciliation, anointing of the sick

reconciliation

a sacrament that forgives our sins after baptism

archangel micheal

the protector and defender of God’s people

archangel gabriel

messenger ofgod

mary

mother of church

theological virtues

virtues that are gifts from god and are rooted in god. faith, hope, charity

hope

the theological virtue that is our desire, bolstered by trust, to do gods will so that we can achieve eternal life and grace

charity

a theological virtue and fruit of the holy spirit that means we love god above all else, and our neighbors as ourselves.

cardinal virtues

virtues that our morals hinge upon. prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance.

paschal candle / easter candle

lit candle at baptism, represents living and easter faith, hope in resurrection, and jesus as the light of the world. with this candle present at baptism, we are called to bear witness to christ.

examples of sacramentals

holy water, medals, statues, holy oils, blessings

5 ways to be a blessing

pray, just listen, offer words of encouragement, give, volunteer

holy oils

oil of the sick, oil of the catechums, holy chrism oil

chrism oil

substance used in confirmation

5 finger prayer

thumb → pray for those close to us (eg. parents)

pointer → pray for those above us (eg. mentors, teachers)

middle → pray for our leaders (president)

ring → pray for the sick and poor

pinky → pray for yourself

7 deadly sins

pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, sloth

7 holy virtues

humility, charity, chastity, kindness/gratitude, temperance, patience, and diligence

7 gifts of the holy spirit

wisdom, understanding, counsel, courage, knowledge, reverence / piety, fear of the lord

fruits of the holy spirit

charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity

6 days of obligation

Jan 1: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Ascension: Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter

Aug 15: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Nov 1: All Saints

Dec 8: Immaculate Conception

Dec 25: Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas) 

8 beatitudes

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

disciple

early apostle

book of genesis

1st book of the bible

christmas

birth of jesus, and day of obligation

holy thursday

day of remembrance for last supper

good friday

day of remembrance for jesus’ death

easter sunday

day of jesus’ resurrection

blessed

means happy, refers to beatitudes

bible

word of god

what to receive before confirmation?

baptism, state of grace (confession), demonstrate profession of faith, have intent to receive sacrament

paschal mystery

humanity is saved from sin and death through the Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ

incarnation

son of god takes on a human nature to save all people

laying of hands

marked by holy spirit, belong completely to christ

charity / love

love without expecting in return

joy

undisturbed by negativity

peace

tranquility from relying on god

patience

bear imperfections of other people

kindness

giving people a love beyond what we owe

goodness

avoidance of evil and embrace good even at the loss of material luxuries

long suffering / generosity

patience under provocation, enduring quietly

gentleness

to be forgiving / mild

modesty

humbling yourself

self control

exercise of moderation

chastity

indulge physical desires only in appropriate context

spiritual gift

unique skills and gifts to do good

wisdom

knowing what to do to live a holy life; asking “what would god do?”

understanding

gift of comprehension, you can empathize and tolerate others

counsel

you know what the right thing to do is

fortitude

not afraid to stand up for god and his truth

knowledge

allows you to understand gods meaning and purpose, avoiding obstacles that keep you from him

reverence/piety

confidence and reverence of god, serve him out of love

fear of the lord

you are in awe and wonder of god

st mark

winged lion

st matthew

angel

st luke

winged ox

st john

rising eagle

blessed sacrament

consecrated bread and wine in the eucharist