Theology 1 Final

Apostolic

the Mark of the Church that indicates that Jesus continues to lead the Church through the pope and the bishops

Cardinal

Honorary title given to a bishop

Catholic

A mark of the Church which means "universal"

Creed

Summary of our faith

Diocese

A cluster of parishes

Monsignor

Honorary title given to a priest

Paul

Experienced conversion on his way to Damascus

Pentecost

Birthday of the Church

People of God

Model of the Church which includes the Laity

Advent

Preparation for Christmas; a season in the Liturgical Year

Anointing of the Sick

Fortifies and strengthens our divine life against vulnerabilities linked with illness or old age

Ash Wednesday

Marks the beginning of the season of Lent

Baptism

Sacrament by which God cleanses all sin, and one becomes a member of the church.

Christmas

Minor season in the Liturgical Year

Confirmation

Deepens thel ife of the Trinity within us

Easter

Major season in the Liturgical; known as the "feast of feasts"

Epiphany

The coming of the Magi; the end of the Christmas season

Eucharist

Known as the "sacrament of sacraments"; nourishes the divine life

Holy Orders

Consecrates special members to serve the Church by teaching it, leading it in worship and guiding it pastorally

Lectionary

the book of readings from sacred Scripture used at Mass

Liturgy

The participation of God's people in God's work

Marriage

Unites husbands and wives in a union that mirrors the relationship of Christ with his Church

Mystical Body of Christ

Jesus now acts through the People of God (Church)

Ordinary Time

A season in the Liturgical Year which follows Christmas and Easter

Reconciliation

Restores divine life when we have sinned

Sacraments

efficacious (outward) signs of grace, instituted by Christ, entrusted to the Church, to give us divine life

Apostolic

the Mark of the Church that indicates that Jesus continues to lead the Church through the pope and the bishops

Cardinal

Honorary title given to a bishop

Catholic

A mark of the Church which means "universal"

Creed

Summary of our faith

Diocese

A cluster of parishes

Monsignor

Honorary title given to a priest

Paul

Experienced conversion on his way to Damascus

Pentecost

Birthday of the Church

People of God

Model of the Church which includes the Laity

Advent

Preparation for Christmas; a season in the Liturgical Year

Anointing of the Sick

Fortifies and strengthens our divine life against vulnerabilities linked with illness or old age

Ash Wednesday

Marks the beginning of the season of Lent

Baptism

Sacrament by which God cleanses all sin, and one becomes a member of the church.

Christmas

Minor season in the Liturgical Year

Confirmation

Deepens thel ife of the Trinity within us

Easter

Major season in the Liturgical; known as the "feast of feasts"

Epiphany

The coming of the Magi; the end of the Christmas season

Eucharist

Known as the "sacrament of sacraments"; nourishes the divine life

Holy Orders

Consecrates special members to serve the Church by teaching it, leading it in worship and guiding it pastorally

Lectionary

the book of readings from sacred Scripture used at Mass

Liturgy

The participation of God's people in God's work

Marriage

Unites husbands and wives in a union that mirrors the relationship of Christ with his Church

Mystical Body of Christ

Jesus now acts through the People of God (Church)

Ordinary Time

A season in the Liturgical Year which follows Christmas and Easter

Reconciliation

Restores divine life when we have sinned

Sacraments

efficacious (outward) signs of grace, instituted by Christ, entrusted to the Church, to give us divine life

Communion of Saints

The Church on earth, in Heaven, and in Purgatory.

Saint

A "holy one" of God who God rewards with eternal life in Heaven.

Heaven

Perfect life of supreme happiness with God for all eternity.

Purgatory

The state of purification that takes place after death before meeting God in Heaven.

Canonized Saints

Those whose lives have been meticulously examined by Church authorities and declared to be heroic and exemplary.

Devotions to the Saints

Studying the saints lives and virtues and honoring them by praying to them.

Veneration

Showing respect to the saints; praying to saints to petition God to help us (as a go between).

All Saints Day

November 1st; a feast day remembering all the saints, those who have been canonized and those who have not been canonized (all the saints in Heaven)

Mary, the Greatest Saint

Mary, as the Mother of God, plays a special role in Salvation History. She said "yes" to God's plan for her.

Immaculate Conception

Mary was born without original sin; feast day - December 8th.

Virgin Mary

Mary remained a virgin throughout her life; she had no relations with any man.

Mother of God

Mary was the Mother of Jesus, conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Assumption of Mary

Mary died and and was assumed into Heaven - body and soul; feast day - August 15th.

St. Blaise

Patron Saint of ailments of the throats; a martyr of the Church; feast day - February 3rd.

St. Valentine

Patron Saint of lovers; a martyr of the Church; feast day - February 14th.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

An outpouring of God's gifts that enable us to live a Christian life.

Wisdom

Helps you make the right decision; Looking at reality from God's point of view.

Understanding

Taking the time to uncover our faith and the mysteries of God's creation.

Knowledge

The grace to see how God is working in our lives, especially in the areas of moral decision making.

Counsel

Right Judgment helps us to form our conscience in light of Church teaching (ex. moral decision making).

Fortitude

is the strength to follow our own convictions in the face of peer pressure.

Piety

Reverence is respect we show to the Lord through praise and worship including respecting the dignity of others.

Fear of the Lord

Helps us to avoid sin and turn away from God; also known as wonder and awe.

Theophany

An appearance or manifestation of God to humans (ex. the burning bush to Moses).

Grace

God's gift of friendship and life that enables us to share his life and love.

Charism

A special gift of the Holy Spirit that helps us build up the Church, Christ's Body.

Fruits of the Holy Spirit

Perfections that result from living in union with the Holy Spirit.

Divine Missions of the Blessed Trinity

The special roles in Salvation History attributed to each member of the Trinity: Father/Creator, Son/Savior, Holy Spirit/Sanctifier.

Paraclete

Another name for the Holy Spirit that means "advocate, defender, or consoler."

Gospel

A term meaning "Good News" of Jesus Christ

Incarnation

The dogma that God's eternal Son assumed a human nature.

Christ

A title for Jesus meaning "the anointed one".

Messiah

The Hebrew title for Jesus meaning "the anointed one".

Salvation

God's forgiveness of sin, accomplished through the mercy of Jesus Christ.

INRI

An abbreviation of Jesus' crime in the Latin language: Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews.

Parables

A story told by Jesus to teach us a lesson.

Evangelists

The Gospel writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

Epiphany

The Magi visited Jesus, the Savior of the world.

Virgin Birth

Jesus was conceived through the Virgin Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Paschal Mystery

The Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus.

Kingdom of God

God's power and active presence, his saving activity in the entire universe, in Heaven and on earth.

Miracles

Are signs of the coming of the Messiah and the Kingdom of God.

Transfiguration

Jesus revealed his divine glory before Peter, James, and John up on a high mountain. His figure was transformed before them.

Parousia

The Second Coming of Christ, when the Lord will juge the living and the dead.

Heresy

False truths about the Catholic faith.

atheist

A person who denies the existence of God.

monotheistic

Religions that believes there is only one God.

polytheistic

Religions that believe in multiple gods and goddesses.