Ch. 8-10 vocab

Ch. 8-10 vocab

Holy See

translation of the Latin sancta sedes, which literally means "holy seat.” The word refers to a diocese or seat of a bishop. This is the seat of the central administration of the whole Church, under the leadership of the Pope, the Bishop of Rome.

Domestic Church

A name for the first and most fundamental community of faith: the family

Province

A grouping of two or more diocese with an archbishop as its head

Collegial

Characterized by the equal sharing of responsibility and authority among the members of a group who form a college. The bishops of the Church together with the Pope at their head form a college, which has full authority over the Church.

Presbytery, presbyterate

The name given to priests as a group, especially in a diocese; based on this Greek word, which means “elder”

Discernment

From a Latin word meaning “to separate or distinguish between,” the practice of listening for God’s call in our lives and distinguishing between good and bad choices

Vow

A free and conscious commitment made to other persons (as in Marriage), to the Church, or to God.

Celibacy

The state or condition of those who have chosen or taken vows to remain unmarried in order to devote themselves entirely to the service of the Church and the Kingdom of God.

Catechesis, catechists

This is the process by which Christians of all ages are taught the essentials of Christian doctrine and are formed as disciples of Christ. These people instruct others in Christian doctrine and for entry into the Church

Indefectibility of the church

The Church's remaining uncorrupted and faithful to Christ's teachings, until the end of human history

Three orders of ordained ministers

Bishop, priest, deacon

Cathedra

Latin name for bishop’s chair. Also reason why place where bishop is pastor is called a cathedral.

Curia

Complex of offices that administer to Church affairs

Sancta sedes

Means holy seat

Organizational Structure of the Church

generally organized into parishes and dioceses, surrounding the spiritual center of the Church in Rome. This structure reflects the ascending hierar- chy of priests, bishops, and the Pope.

Successor to Peter

The pope

Bishop of Rome

The pope is the leader of the spiritual center of the Church

Head of the College of Bishops

The head of body of the hierarchy of the church is the pope

Vicar of Christ

The pope acts for Christ as Christ’s human representative on earth

Pastor of the Universal Church

The pope has the responsibility of the big picture: ministry to Catholics throughout the world

Episcopacy

Bisho’s governance of his church

Sanctifying Office of Bishops

As the representative of Christ and the Church, the bishop sanctifies the Church, or makes her holy, by overseeing the administration of the Sacraments in his diocese especially the Eucharist

Governing Office of Bishops

As a vicar of Christ, a bishop has the authority to gov- ern his particular church. He sets guidelines and estab lishes procedures for things such as the requirements for receiving the Sacraments or how the priests and deacons of the diocese are prepared for their ministries.

Diakoinia

Greek word for service

Service of Deacons

Three main ways: liturgy, the Word, and charity

Magister

Latin word meaning master or teacher

Infallibility

the Holy Spirit's gift to the whole Church by which the leaders of the Church--the Pope and the bishops in union with him--are protected from fundamental error when teaching on a matter of faith and morals

Ex cathedra

Latin word meaning from the chair

Dogma

Doctrines that are central to Church teaching and they express the truth we need for our salvation

Trinity

This is the central mystery of the Christian faith and is "the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens them" (CCC, 234).

Chastity

Virtue by which people are able to successfully and healthfully integrate their sexuality into their total person; recognized as one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Also one of the vows of religious life

Evangelical counsels

The call to go beyond the minimum rules of life required by God (such as the Ten Commandments and Precepts of the Church) and strive for spiritual perfection through a life marked by a commitment to chastity, poverty, and obedience

Institute

an organization devoted to a common cause and religious orders are a type of this

Hermit

A person who lives a solitary life in order to commit himself or herself more fully to prayer and in some cases to be completely free for service to others

Monk

A male member of a religious community who lives a life of prayer and work according to a specific rule of life, such as the Rule of St. Benedict

(Religious) brother

A layman in a religious order who has made permanent vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

(Religious) sister

A laywoman in a religious order who has made permanent news of poverty, chastity, and obedience

Eremitic

Relating to the life of a hermit, characterized by self denial and solitude

Secular

Relating to worldly concerns rather than religion

Poverty

To be moderate in our use of possession and purchase of goods

Obedience

Renders to God what belongs to God, which is praise and worship, lived out in discipleship, the imitation of Christ

Mission of the Laity

Called to witness to God’s love through the particular vocations of marriage or religious life

Sensus Fidei

Sense of faith - readiness to accept the true teaching of the Church in faith and morals

Pachomius

credited with founding the first monastic community around the year 320

Divine Office

Regular prayer known as the Liturgy of the Hours

Lauds

Morning prayer in liturgy of the hours

Vespers

Evening prayer of liturgy of the hours

Anthony of Egypt

Best known of the Desert Fathers who lived and prayer alone in the desert

Consecrated virgins

Single or widowed women who remain celebrate for God

Secular institutes

Communities of people who live consecrated lives but work in the secular world

Societies of apostolic life

A group of lay/consecrated people who live in community for a purpose but don’t make vows

Dogmatic constitution

Most serious ecclesial document - solemn decree that expresses the doctrinal understanding of the Church

Encyclical

Pastoral letter that attempts to refine our understanding of some doctrine or part of the human condition

Apostolic Exhortation

Reflection on a particular topic within the Church

Motu Propio

Meaning by ones own initiative - legal document that responds to a particular request

Pastoral Letter

Written by national bishops conference - Explains how Church teaching is applied to a given country or diocese

Bishop

Visible source and foundation of unity in their own particular churches - entrusted with teaching, sanctifying, and governing in His name

Priest

Two types: ministerial this and common this of the faithful — this is directed toward the unfolding of the baptismal graces of the faithful and they are the means by which Christ builds up the Church

Deacon

Two types: permanent and transitional — “Diakoinia” meaning service — person ordained for service and ministry

Primary Roles of Priests

\-minister of the sacraments

\-guides the religious education and spiritual development of his parish

\-exercise the spiritual and corporal works of mercy in the parish and local area

\-oversees work of parish staff