Religion final

Paschal Mystery

Jesus’ Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.

Holy Trinity

One God in three Persons – Father, Son, Holy Spirit.

Divine Revelation

God revealing Himself through Scripture and Tradition.

Faith

Enables belief in God and His revelations.

Ruah

Symbol of the Holy Spirit as life-giver.

Laity

Baptized members of the Church who are not clergy.

Church's Holiness

The Church is holy because Jesus is united with it and gave it the Holy Spirit.

Immaculate Conception

Mary was born without original sin.

Veneration of Mary

This is because she is the Mother of God

Veneration of Saints

Saints are venerated for inspiration and intercession.

Mortal Sin

Destroys relationship with God

Venial Sin

Weakens, but does not break, relationship with God.

Capital Sins

Root causes of other sins.

Transubstantiation

The bread and wine become Jesus' Body and Blood in the Eucharist

7 Sacraments (BCERAHM)

Baptism

Confirmation

Eucharist

Reconciliation

Anointing of the Sick

Holy Orders

Matrimony

Pentecost

The birth of the Church

Lent

A season of preparation before Easter.

Advent

A season of waiting and preparation before Christmas.

Liturgical Calendar

Celebrates Christ’s life and saints throughout the year

Sacred Scripture

God’s inspired Word in written form.

Gospel

The 'Good News' of Jesus’ life and message.

Mass Parts

Includes the Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist.

10 Commandments

I am the LORD your God; you shall not have strange gods before me

You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain

Remember to keep holy the LORD's Day

Honor your father and mother

You shall not kill

You shall not commit adultery

You shall not steal

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor

You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife

You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods

Greatest Commandments

Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind; Love your neighbor; Love yourself.

Magisterium

The teaching authority of the Church.

Dogma

A truth the Church teaches that all Catholics must believe.

Divine Providence

God's plan and care for everything in the world.

Infallibility

The Church cannot be wrong when teaching about faith or morals.

Canon Law

The rules and laws of the Church.

Evangelization

Sharing the message of Jesus with others.

Monotheistic

Belief in one God

Polytheistic

Belief in many gods

Assumption of Mary

Mary was taken body and soul into Heaven.

Communion of Saints

Members of the Church in Heaven, in Purgatory, and on Earth.

Purgatory

A place of cleansing before going to Heaven.

Incarnation

God becoming human in Jesus.

Salvation

Being saved from sin and given life with God.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

A symbol of Jesus’ love for all people.

Hierarchy

Church leaders like the Pope, bishops, and priests.

Charism

Gift from the Holy Spirit to help others.

Liturgy

The Church’s public worship, especially Mass.

Sacrament

A sign through which we receive God’s grace.

Absolution

Forgiveness given by the priest in Reconciliation.

Contrition

Being truly sorry for sins.

Precepts of the Church

Rules Catholics must follow

Amen

Means 'I believe' or 'so be it'.

Beatitudes

Teachings of Jesus showing how to live happily and follow God.

Covenant

A special promise or agreement with God.