sac chapter 2 test

redeem

Jesus Christ act of paying the price if his own death on the cross to save us from sin and them to eternal life in union with the Holy Trinity

Pentacost

A Greek word that means "fiftieth day." On this day, the Church celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles. It is often called the "birthday of the Church."

Paraclete

another name for the Holy Spirit that means advocate, defender, or consoler

Apostolic Succession

Unbroken chain of authority connecting the pope and bishops with the Apostles of Jesus through the sacrament of holy orders

god is sound of all creation and blessing

received from liturgy, from beginning to end, receive blessing from the father to receive his grace

Real Presence

The presence of Jesus Christ in the consecrated species of bread and wine

Amnesis

Recalls Jesus' passion, death, resurrection, and ascension

Liturgy of the Word

The portion of the Mass that includes the reading of Scripture and the homily. Memories of apostles.

Epicelsis

Calling down of the Holy Spirit, at mass when the priest blesses Communion.

Common Priesthood

The priesthood of the faithful. Christ has made the Church a "kingdom of priests" who share in his priesthood through the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.

Sacred Tradition

The living transmission of the Church's Gospel message found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship

disposition

interior feelings of a person recieving sacraments. Celebrating the sacraments and the grace received. Includes recipient openness to avoid sin and give grace in life

Evangelist

one who proclaims in word and deed the Good News of Jesus Christ

Sacramentary character

An indelible spiritual mark that is the permanent affect of baptism. Made a permanent configuration of Jesus Christ. because of this holy orders and confirmation are never repeated

Liturgical Year

The annual cycle of religious feasts and seasons that forms the context for the Church's worship

Liturgical Year

Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time

forn

words of sacraments

matter

objects and gestures

how long is echo bible cycle in church readings

3 years

Easter Triduum

The three-day liturgy that is the Church's most solemn celebration of the Paschal Mystery

40 days

time Jesus spent in wilderness

advent means

coming

Catechumen

An unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer.

Holy Days of Obligation

Feast days in the liturgical year on which, in addition to Sundays, Catholics are obliged to participate in the Eucharist.

Mystagogia

A Greek term that means "unfolding of the mystery." It is named for the period following the Baptism of adults. During this time, the newly baptized are to open themselves more fully to the graces received in Baptism.

Adoration

The prayerful acknowledgment that God is God and Creator of all that is.

Lectio Divina

Reading and meditation on Scripture.

blessing

A prayer asking that God care for a particular person, place, or activity. A simple blessing is usually made with the Sign of the Cross.

Liturgy of the Hours

Also known as the Divine Office, the official, public, daily prayer of the Catholic Church. The Divine Office provides standard prayers, Scripture readings, and reflections at regular hours throughout the day.

blessing

A prayer asking that God care for a particular person, place, or activity. A simple blessing is usually made with the Sign of the Cross.

petition

Asking God for something

Intercession

A prayer on behalf of another person or group

Thanksgiving

A prayer of gratitude for the gift of life and the gifts of life.

praise

A prayer of acknowledgment that God is God, giving God glory not for what he does, but simply because he is.

vocal prayer

A prayer that is spoken aloud or silently, such as the Lord's Prayer.

Meditation

thinking about or searching for god

contemplation

resting in God's presence