Literary Forms
Stories told to show how virtuous people live.
Short Stories
The Word of God written by humans acting under the Holy Spirit's inspiration and guidance. Also another name for the Bible.
Sacred Scripture
Human Dignity
we are freed from original sin and our personal sins are forgiven.
Baptism
Day 1
Light & Darkness
Old Stories changed and expanded by biblical writers to teach certain truths about God.
Traditional Stories
God's Word to the Church, safeguarded by the Apostles and their successors, the bishops, and handed down verbally---in her Creed, Sacraments, and other teachings---to future generations.
Sacred Tradition
The state of goodness that humanity enjoyed before our first parents, Adam and Eve, chose to sin against God.
Original Holiness
we are sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. It deepens the grace received at Baptism.
Confirmation
Day 2
Sky & Waters
Short stories told to answer a question or illustrate a deeper point.
Parables
The process by which God makes himself known.
Divine Revelation
God's loving care for all things; God's will and plan for creation
Providence
a memorial, a meal, and a sacrifice. Another name for the sacrament is the Mass. We receive Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life, in Holy Communion and are nourished by the Word of God.
The Eucharist
Day 3
Land, Sea, & Vegetation
Psalms and Canticles
the first part of the Bible, about God's relationship with the Hebrew people before Jesus was born. It includes the laws, history, and stories of God's people.
Old Testament
a sacred promise or agreement between God and humans
Covenant
In this sacrament, those who are truly sorry confess their sins and priests forgive the sins in the name of Christ and the Church through the power of the Holy Spirit. It strengthens or renews grace.
Reconciliation
Day 4 & Day 5
Sun, Mood, & Stars
Birds & Sea Creatures
Messages addressed to early Christians by the Apostles and their followers.
Letters
The spiritual part of a human that lives forever.
Soul
The sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve, which led to the sinful condition of the human race from its beginning.
Original Sin
Family, friends, and parish members gather to pray for God’s healing and mercy. The priest and those gathered pray that the sick person might be healed, and the priest anoints the sick person and prays of their health. Those who receive the sacrament are given the grace to respond to their illness with hope and strengthens their faith in a loving God.
Anointing of the Sick
Day 6 & Day 7
Land Animals & Humans
Rest