Christian Lifestyles Exam Study Guide

Flashcards for vocabulary review

Discernment

An ongoing process of seeking God's will in our lives.

St. Irenaeus Quote

The glory of God is man fully alive

Personal Satisfaction

Personal satisfaction in life finds a firm foundation in our relationship with the Lord and in our relationships with other people.

True vocation

Joining of self to service

Foundation to live your vocation successfully

Love of oneself

Ancient Israel experience

Through fidelity to one God, humankind comes to experience himself.

In Jesus Christ

God himself…

Jesus' life choice

Established the single life as a legitimate vocation.

The Kingdom as our primary mission

Our relationship with God is the center of our relationships

Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony

Called 'Sacraments at the Service of Communion' because they are directed toward the salvation of others, confer a particular mission in the Church, and serve to build up the People of God.

Married couples give witness to

The love between Christ and the Church

Theology of the Body

According to Theology of the Body it affirms the goodness and sacredness of the human body and sexuality, seeing them as integral parts of the human person created in God's image.

AGAPE love

Agape love within the family means self-sacrificing, unconditional love that seeks the best for others.

Author of Marriage

God himself is the author of marriage

Theology of the Body and Intimate Love

The appropriate expression of intimate human love takes place in marriage.

Parents' Role

Parents are the first teachers of their children

Divorce

The couple is no longer married according to the State.

Successors of the Apostles

The Church leaders are successors of the Apostles, and their role is most visible in their teaching, governing, and sanctifying the Church.

Effect of Holy Orders

The effect of the Sacrament of Holy Orders is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which configures the recipient to Christ as priest, teacher, and pastor.

Charism

A special gift or grace given to an individual or community by the Holy Spirit.

The 3 Vows (Poverty, Celibacy, Obedience)

Poverty, Celibacy, Obedience are Evangelical Counsels because they are freely embraced commitments inspired by the Gospel that lead to a more perfect way of life.