The Way
short story Jesus told using examples from everyday life or nature to illustrate moral or spiritual truths
parable
One who learns from and follows the example of a teacher
disciple
This commandment tells us to come together to observe the Lord's Day, Sunday, by attending Mass
3rd Commandment
men who are ordained and given sacred authority to serve the Church by teaching, through divine worship, and through pastoral leadership
clergy
Accepting Jesus' invitation to believe in and follow him by studying his ways and putting them into practice
discipleship
the spiritual gift that helps us to know about the purpose and plan of God
wisdom
Jesus called twelve of his closest male disciples to be his what
apostles
The spiritual food God has given us to nourish us
the Eucharist
people who dedicate themselves to God's service and to the good of the whole Church
consecrated religious life
Jesus' eight teachings on the meaning of and path to true happiness
Beatitudes
a sincere change of mind, heart, and desire to turn away from sin and what keeps us from growing in God's love
conversion
the bride of Christ
the Church
these people serve in the parish by being lectors, altar servers, choir members, ushers
laity
A title for Jesus that means he brings us closer to the Father by his words and actions
mediator
life forever with God for all who die in his friendship
eternal life
Pope Saint John Paul II labeled the violence, hatred, fear, and anger in society as part of the what
Culture of Death