vocab
the official teaching authority of the Church, given by the Pope and the bishops
Magisterium
a presbyter is another name for a
priest
evening prayers
vespers
The Holy Trinity is the ____, ____, and ______
The Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
worshipping something or someone other than the true God
idolatry
Christ's work of redemption by his Passion Death, Resurrections and Glorious Ascension
Paschal Mystery
episcopate is another name for
bishop
a prayer for the sake of others
intercession
The Four Marks of the Catholic Church
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic
An effort to reform the Catholic Church in the 16th Century which led to the separation of many Christians from communion with Rome and each other.
Protestant Reformation
supreme power and authority over all creation
omnipotent
if someone is referring to the diaconate, they are referring to the ______
deacon
a wordless prayer whereby a person's mind and heart rest in God's good and majesty
contemplation
The Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and the Blessed Mother in the Upper Room like tongues of fire and gave them the power to preach with conviction the message that Jesus is risen and Lord of the universe.
Pentecost
In the early 16th Century, A German Catholic monk who challenged the Church's teachings.
Martin Luther
commonly spoken language
vernacular
pontiff
Pope, "bridge-builder"
typically, a nine-day prayer for a special intention
novena
Central truths of the Catholic faith
dogmas
A break in Christian unity that takes place when a group of Christians separates itself from the Church.
schism
Latin word meaning "I believe"
Jesus Christ chose ________ as the leader of the Church. "Upon this rock you will build my Church"
Peter
The prayer of the Church; the Divine Office. (Including Scripture, Psalms for praying at specific times of the day)
Liturgy of the Hours
Denying to believe a truth within the Catholic Church after one has been baptized into the Catholic faith is known as ______.
heresy
A decree that proclaimed religious toleration in the empire and legalized Christianity by the emperor Constantine in the year 313 AD.
Edict of Milan