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Ecclesiology

Study of the Church.

Ekklesia

Greek for 'called out assembly'; Church.

Magisterium

Official teaching authority (Pope + bishops).

Apostolic Succession

Authority passed from Apostles to bishops today.

Communion of Saints

Spiritual union of faithful on earth, purgatory, heaven.

What are the Four Marks of the Church?

One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic.

Pope

Visible head of Church; successor of St. Peter; infallible when teaching ex cathedra on faith/morals.

Bishops

Successors of Apostles; oversee dioceses.

Priests

Sacramental ministers; celebrate Eucharist; serve parishes.

Deacons

Serve, preach, charitable work; many married.

Laity

Non-ordained baptized members.

Church Militant

Christians on earth.

Church Suffering

Souls in purgatory.

Church Triumphant

Saints in heaven.

Pentecost

Birthday of Church; Holy Spirit descended on Apostles; 3,000 baptized; symbols: wind, fire, dove.

Liturgy

Official public worship of Church.

Celebrant

Person leading liturgy.

Transubstantiation

Bread/wine become Body & Blood of Christ.

Triduum

Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil.

What are the two parts of the Mass?

Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Sanctus

'Holy, Holy, Holy' prayer during Eucharist.

Confiteor

Confession of sins at start of Mass.

Sacrament

Outward sign giving grace.

Sacramental

Sacred sign preparing us for grace.

What are the seven sacraments?

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony.

Water (Baptismal Symbol)

Cleansing/rebirth.

White Garment (Baptismal Symbol)

Purity/new life.

Candle (Baptismal Symbol)

Light of Christ.

Chrism (Baptismal Symbol)

Priest, prophet, king.

Baptismal Font

Womb of Church/new life.

Theotokos

'God-bearer'; mother of Jesus.

Immaculate Conception

Mary conceived without Original Sin.

Annunciation

Gabriel invites Mary to be mother of Jesus.

Covenant

Sacred agreement.

What is the greatest commandment?

Love God above all; Love neighbor as yourself.

Free Will

Ability to choose/reject God.

Mortal Sin

Serious sin; breaks relationship with God.

Venial Sin

Lesser sin; weakens relationship with God.

Human Dignity

God-given value of every person.

Beatitudes

Jesus’ teaching in Sermon on Mount; 'Blessed are the poor in spirit' = dependence on God.

Life & Dignity of Human Person

Life sacred from conception to natural death.

Call to Family, Community, Participation

Family central to society.

Rights & Responsibilities

Everyone has rights + duties.

Option for Poor & Vulnerable

Prioritize suffering people.

Dignity of Work & Rights of Workers

Workers deserve justice.

Solidarity

Humanity is one family.

Care for God’s Creation

Protect environment.