Chapter 10-13 vocab
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- Pentecost-
- the biblical event following the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus at which Holy Spirit was poured out on his disciples; birth of church
- Gifts of the Holy Spirit-
- special graces given to us by the Holy Spirit to help us respond to God’s call to holiness:
- Fruits of the Holy Spirit-
- the characteristics and qualities of those who allow themselves to be guided by the Holy Spirit:
- Magisterium-
- the name given the official teaching authority of the Church, whose task is to interpret and preserve the truths of the Church revealed in both Scriptures and Tradition:
- People of God-
- the biblical image for the Church
- Body of God-
- a term which when capitalized designates Jesus’ body in the Eucharist, or the entire Church:
- Charism-
- a special gift or grace of the Holy Spirit given to an individual Christian or a community, commonly for the benefit and building up of the entire Church:
- Marks of the Church-
- the 4 characteristics of the true Church of Jesus Christ; one, holy, catholic (universal) and apostolic.
- Canonization-
- the official proclamation by the Pope that a deceased member of the Church is to be recognized as a saint and may serve as a model of the Christian ideal for all believers:
- Apostolic succession-
- the uninterrupted passing on of authority from the apostles to the bishops
- Judaism-
- religious practices and beliefs, perspectives, and philosophies of the Jewish people
- Encyclicals-
- a letter written by the Pope and sent to the whole Church; focused on teachings regarding an important matter
- Infallible-
- the gift of the Spirit to the whole Church by which the leaders of the Church
- Doctrine-
- an official teaching of the Church based on the Revelation of God by and through Christ
- Dogmas-
- teachings that are recognized as central to Church teaching, defined by the Magisterium, and accorded the fullest weight and authority
- Islam-
- founded by prophet Muhammad
- Hierarchy-
- line of authority in the Church
- Pope-
- successor of Saint Peter and Bishop of Rome
- Bishops-
- one who has received the fullness of sacrament of Holy Orders
- deacon-
- the 3rd degree or level of sacrament of Holy orders
- Ecumenism-
- movement to restore unity among the Christian Churches and, ultimately, of all humans throughout the whole world
- Laity-
- all members of the Church with the exception of those who are ordained
- Consecrated life-
- a state of life recognized by the official Church in which a person publicly professes vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
- Diocesan priests-
- a man ordained by the bishop for service to the local Church in parish ministry or another diocesan apostolate:
- Religious Priests-
- priests who are ordained within religious community for service to the community and ministries
- Brothers-
- congregation order
- Religious life-
- a permanent state of life
- Religious vows-
- promises made by a person who becomes a full member of a religious community
- Sisters-
- congregation order
- College of bishops-
- the assembly of bishops headed by the Pope holds teaching authority and respnsibility in the Church
- Martyrs-
- a person who voluntarily suffers because of her or his beliefs
- Final Judgment-
- judgment of the human race by Jesus Christ at his 2nd coming
- Parousia-
- 2nd coming of Christ, when his kingdom will be fully established
- heaven
- traditionally the dwelling place of God and the saints, meaning all who are saved
- Hell:
- state of permanent separation from God reserved for those who freely and consciously choose reject God to the very end of their life
- Purgatory-
- a state of final purification or cleansing which one may need to enter following death and before entry into heaven
- Communion of Saints-
- spiritual union of all those who believe in Christ and have been redeemed
- Apostolic Fathers-
- group of Greek Christians authors in the late 1st and early 2nd centuries