Catholic
Means Universal
Genesis
Books in the Bible containing creation stories.
Ascension
Celebrating Jesus' going into heaven
Love God above all
Great Commandments
Highest Teaching Authority
The Pope united with the Bishops
The Church has four marks: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
Marks of the Church
God offers us forgiveness.
Meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son
Chris's acting through the Church that transforms us.
Meaning of Sacraments
Quality of people who are holy
Ecumenism
Movement toward unity among Christians
Incarnation
Most recently held ecumenical council of the Catholic Church.
Vatican II
The primary focus of the mass
To focus on the sacrifice that Jesus made to save us from our sins.
Ten commandments, Beatitudes, Great Commandments
Christian Morality
Common Good
A concern for the well-being of all people.
Doctrine
Written body of teachings (Bible, Catechism of the Catholic Church)
Covenant
Promise from God
Proclaim the Gospel
Duty of a Deacon
Sin
People are choosing to do what they know offends God.
Call to discipleship
to follow Jesus faithfully
Magisterium
The Chruch's office teaches matters of faith and morals.
First American-Born Saint
St. Elizabeth Ann
Name the two: Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
1. The common good
2. The dignity of a person
8 Characteristics of discipleship that Jesus describes in the Sermon on the Mount-Matthew 5:58
Beatitudes
Evangelize
To share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others