Religion Final Vocabulary - 5/22

Catholic

1 of the 4 marks of the Church. Means "all over the world." The Church is this mark because Jesus is fully present in it and has given the Church to the whole world. The Church is universal.

Father Damien

Served people with leprosy on the island of Molokai, Hawaii

Showed Christ love by preaching the faith, building houses, and caring for those who were sick

Is a Saint

Katherine Drexel

Founded the blessed sacrament sisters to bring Catholic Education to African Americans and Native Americans

Used $20 million of her money to establish almost 60 schools to serve these communities. Is a Saint

Charles de Foucauld

Began his witness to the Gospel along the Tuareg of Northern Africa. Prayed often and welcomed all who passed by his shabby hut. Is a Saint

Mother Teresa

Taught others how to see Jesus in the poorest of the poor.

Her sisters minister to those who are dying, to abandoned babies, and to people who have AIDS. Is a Saint

Culture

The collection of knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of a group of people. Is an expression of the shared attitudes, values, goals, and social practices of the group. To take root in this, the gospel must be adapted to live in it as well as transform it.

Interreligious Dialogue

the ongoing discussions between Christians and those of other faiths

6 main Eastern Churches

Chaldean, Syrian, Maronite, Coptic, Armenian, Byzantine

Unity

A sense of oneness among people. is possible only when people have the same beliefs, values, Visions, and Goals

Diversity

Various nations and cultures around the world. Having a varying community helps you to get to know different individuals.

Evangelization

The proclamation or declaration by word, for example, of the good news of salvation we have received in Jesus Christ. It is sharing our faith with others, both those who do not know Jesus and those who are called to follow Jesus more closely.

New Evangelization

directed towards people who have heard the good news but are indifferent towards it

Missionary

A person sent by the Church authority to spread the gospel through evangelization and catechesis. These people may serve in areas where few people have heard about Jesus Christ or in small, underserved communities of isolated believers.

Holy Childhood Association

founded in 1843, is an international organization for students in catholic elementary schools and religious education programs dedicated to fostering awareness of the missionary nature of the Church. Provides to less fortunate children. Money raised goes toward shelters, schools, hospitals, refugee camps, and centers for people with disabilities. It provides food, medicine, clean water, shelter, and education

Apostolic

Rooted in the teachings of the Apostles and that she continues their mission.

Magisterium

the living, teaching office or ministry of the Church

Pentecost

When the Holy Spirit helped the apostles to understand the divine plan. Happens 50 days after easter. When the Holy Spirit appeared as a flame above the apostles heads.

Pope Leo XIV

the 267th Pope, Elected on May 8th 2025, 1st American-born pope

Cathedral

Comes from the Latin word "chair" The Bishop's chair is a sign of leadership.

Collegiality

Share decision-making between the pope and the Bishops

College of Bishops

When the other Bishops joined the Pope in leading Catholics

Diocese

the member of the church in a given area, united in faith and the sacraments and gathered under the leadership of a bishop

Archdiocese of Newark

Cardinal Tobin

Archdiocese of New York

Cardinal Dolan

Priest

The pope, and bishops, along with their coworker priests, preside at the celebration of the Eucharist and the other sacraments

Prophet

the pope and bishops are the official teachers in the Church

King

the pope and bishops speak with authority and serve as Jesus did

Infallibility

the inability to be an error or to teach something false

Acts of the Apostles

Stories that teach us about the first years of the Church and her movement from Jerusalem to Rome. Is a continuation of Lukes Gospel.

Peter

The first leader of the Church

Paul

The Apostle to the Gentiles

Epistles

Letters written by Saint Paul and other leaders to communities of Christians in the early Church.

John

Is one of the apostles who, along with Peter, participated in the founding and guidance of the church. They often were jailed for their consistent teaching and spreading of the Good News of Jesus.

Camaliel

A wise Pharisee who persuaded officials not to kill the Apostles

Deacon

Comes from the Greek word "to serve" A man ordained through the Sacrament of Holy Orders to the ministry of service in the Church

Stephen

A enthusiastic and Spirit-Filled preacher and miracle worker. He was the first Christian martyr

Martyr

One who has given his or her life for the faith

Four marks of the Church

4 most important aspects of the Church found in the Nicene Creed. One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic

May our living God and Creator care for you and keep you steadfast and faithful. May Jesus be the way you walk, the truth you follow, the life you lead. May the Holy Spirit empower you and keep you in grace. May Mary, the mother of Jesus, take you into her loving heart and stand by you in life and in Death. And may your guardian angels accompany you in all your ways

Blessing of Mother Theresa