God
An open-ended contract between God and human beings
What is COVENANT?
Celebrated on December 8th, a holy day of obligation, the belief that Mary was conceived without original sin
What is the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION?
Designation given to theologians of the first eight centuries whose teachings made a lasting mark on the Church
Who are the CHURCH FATHERS?
Jesus makes the Divine present in an outward sign that reflects the inward grace known as the ____
What are SACRAMENTS?
Calling or density we have in this life and in Heaven
What is a VOCATION?
The climax of Salvation History, the coming of Christ, the fullness of God's Revelation
What is NEW COVENANT?
The visit by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce that she would be the Mother of the Savior of the world
What is the ANNUNCIATION?
Persons of great learning & holiness whose writings the Church highly recommends for studying and living the Faith
Who are the DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH?
Grace of the God the Holy Spirit, given by Christ, that is proper to each Sacrament
What are SACRAMENTAL GRACES?
The main vocations:
What are MARRIAGE/MATRIMONY, PRIESTHOOD, & RELIGIOUS/CONSECRATED LIFE?
Greek to describe the union of the human and divine natures of Jesus Christ in the one divine person.
What is HYPOSTATIC UNION?
Because of her unique role as Mother of God, Mary was taken directly to Heaven, body & soul, when her earthly life was over
What is the ASSUMPTION?
A person who has been killed because of their Faith
Who is a MARTYR? Who is MARTYRD?
A sacred sign (object, place, action) that resembles the Sacraments & through prayers, spiritual effects are signified and obtained
What is a SACRAMENTAL?
Vows of poverty, chastity, & obedience
What are the EVANGELICAL COUNSELS?
The unique and true presence of Christ under the species or appearance of bread and wine
What is REAL PRESENCE?
Central truths of Revelation that Catholics are obliged to believe
What is DOGMA? What are DOGMAS?
Followers of Christ are known as (1) ____ and from them, twelve were chosen as (2) ____ by Jesus to follow him more closely on earth and to lead His Followers as bishops after Jesus ascended to Heaven
Who/What are the DISCIPLES & APOSTLES?
The heritage of Sacred Scripture & Tradition handed down in the Church from the Apostles
What is the DEPOSIT OF FAITH?
Considered THE prayer of the Church, a continuation of the Mass prayed throughout the day & known as the Divine Office
What are LITURGY OF THE HOURS?
Seeing God "Face-to-face" in Heaven, the source of eternal happiness
What is BEATIFIC VISION?
When the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles & gave them the power to preach the Gospel with conviction fifty days after Jesus rose from the dead
What is PENTECOST?
A defender of the Faith
What is an APOLOGIST?
The priesthood that all the Baptized so that we share in Christ's priesthood & life
What is COMMON PRIESTHOOD OF THE FAITHFUL?
A prayer of petition to God for the sake of the other person
What is INTERCESSION?