Studied by 2 peopleHoly 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
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