theology
What are charisms?
special graces and gifts from the holy spirit that help people build up the body of Christ
What are the two “levels” of priesthood found in the Old Testament?
The Levites and the head of the household (all israel)
What are some examples of personal prayer or devotions?
Scripture, personal prayer, rosary, (anything that involves you praying by yourself)
What is the significance of the Advent Season?
Preparation for the birth of Christ and his second coming
When is the Triduum?
The 3 days before Easter: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, & Holy Saturday
What is the Old Testament counterpart to the Church as the people of God?
Israel
Who are the laity?
Those who aren’t in the priesthood, a nun, pope, etc (ordinary people)
Anyone who is not part of clergy
What are some examples of communal prayer or devotions?
Praise and worship, types of worship done in a group setting
When is the Christmas Season?
Celebrates Jesus’ birth, infancy, family, and universality of salvation
What is the significance of the Triduum?
Celebrating the sinful events of the passion of Christ for our redemption
Passion, death and resurrection
Why would we call the People of God a “pilgrim” Church?
on journey to God
What is the vocation of the laity?
“Seeking the Kingdom of God by engaging in temporal affairs and by ordering them according to the plan of God”
What is liturgy?
Public worship
What is the significance of the Christmas Season?
Has to do with incarnation, Jesus being born, life with the Gentiles
When is the Easter Season?
Starts on easter and lasts through Pentecost
What is the role of a priest?
Offer gifts and sacrifices to God
To sanctify, make holy, fulfill the role of apostles
What is the Universal Call to Holiness?
“Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect”
What types of prayer are included in liturgy?
Mass, sacraments, liturgical prayer
When is Lent?
Starts on Ash Wednesday, until Holy Thursday (40 days)
What is the significance of the Easter Season?
Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and the freedom from sin due to his sacrifice
What are the two “levels” of priesthood in the Church?
Universal and ministerial
How do the laity respond to the universal call to holiness?
Participation in the church (especially mass), frequent reception of the sacraments (especially eucharist and reconciliation), well-formed prayer life, sacrifice & self-denial, sanctifying ordinary life, and witness and service in the church community & wider society.
When is the Advent Season?
4 Sundays before Christmas until christmas eve
What is the significance of Lent?
Lots of prayer, fasting, abstinence, and almsgiving
Season of conversion and preparation for easter
When is Ordinary Time?
After the Christmas season through Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, and time after Pentecost until the start of Advent
Anytime outside of christmas, advent, easter or lent