Practices of Faith
Sign of the Cross
brief blessing in word and action marking one with the symbol of the cross
Eucharist
sacrament in which we receive Jesus Christ through Bread and wine
Moses
man God called to be His prophet chose to lead his people out of slavery
Bible
written record of God's revelation of Himself
Heaven
state in being after death in which "Those who die in God's grace and friendship and are perfectly purified live forever with Christ"
Advent
Time of preparation before Jesus' birth
Last Supper
Last meal, Passover, that Jesus ate with His Apostles before he died
Magestirium
living teaching authority of the Catholic Church
Gospel
4 books of the New Testament. Heart of the Scriptures and proclaim the Good News
Hell
State in being after death in which those who die with mortal sin and refuse love and mercy of God
Baptism
First Sacrament of Initiation
Incarnation
Word became flesh - The Son of God assumed as a human to suffer for our salvation
Ecumenical Council
meeting of all the world's bishops with the Pope
Original Sin
State of Human nature and holiness deprived from Adam and Eve
state in being after death in which whose who die still need to be purified which is necessary to o to Heaven
Liturgy of the Hours
public prayer of the Church which goes through the whole day
Immaculate Conception
dogma that states Mary was free of Original Sin to bear the Son of God
Beatitudes
teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount - way to true happiness and fulfillment
Deposit of Faith
full divine revelation communicated by Christ. Contains the Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition
Hope
theological virtue of which we desire the Kingdom of God and Eternal life
All Soul's Day
Feast when we remember and pray for the Holy souls in purgatory
Bread of Life Discourse
name given to Jesus' explicit teaching about the Eucharist
Great Commandments
"You shall love the Lord, your God with all your heart, soul, and mind" and "You shall love your neighbor as yourself"
Apostolic Tradition
Mode of Transmission from the Word of God (Jesus and Holy Spirit --> Apostles --> Successors)
Faith
theological virtue which is a gift from God and act by which a person comes to know God