Vocabulary #1: (Sin & The Fall)
The lingering tendency or inclination to sin that remains in us even after Baptism.
What is Concupiscence?
These two words, one Hebrew and one Greek (Christos), both translate to mean the "Anointed One".
What is Messiah?
This prophet encountered God at the Burning Bush and received the Law on Mount Sinai.
Who is Moses?
The greatest king of Israel who received a covenant from God promising that his descendant would one day rule an eternal kingdom.
Who is David?
Jesus is the definitive...
What is prophet, priest, and king?
Defined by the Catechism as "an utterance, a deed, or a desire contrary to the eternal law".
What is Sin?
The communication or "dispensation" of the fruits of the Paschal Mystery in the celebration of the Church's sacramental liturgy.
What is the Sacramental Economy?
This prophet received a new name that literally means "You have striven/fought with God and won/persevered," establishing the Hebrew community.
Who is Jacob/Israel?
Served as the first High Priest of Israel, offering animal sacrifices and forming the Levitical priesthood.
Who is Aaron?
This gospel contains the seven "I AM" statements of Jesus.
What is the gospel of John?
A grave violation of God's law that turns us entirely away from God, cuts off sanctifying grace, and destroys charity in the heart.
What is Mortal Sin?
Also known as the "First Gospel," this is God's immediate promise of a redeemer who will achieve ultimate victory over evil.
What is the Protoevangelium?
Who is Daniel?
In ancient Israel, this sacred ritual using oil was reserved for inaugurating Prophets, Priests, and Kings who were chosen and set apart by God for a special, divine mission.
What is anointing/to be anointed?
The Priesthood of Christ reached its climax here, where Jesus acted as both the Eternal High Priest and the perfect Sacrificial Victim.
What is the Cross?
Theologian Michael Himes describes Adam and Eve's disobedience as this specific type of sin, meaning the failure to believe in the goodness of our humanity.
What is the Sin of Despair?
The transformation of the sinner from a state of unrighteousness to a state of holiness with God.
What is Justification?
This prophet predicted that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, Ephrathah.
Who is Micah?
A mysterious "priest of God Most High" and king who prefigured the Eucharist by offering bread and wine rather than animal sacrifices.
Who is Melchizedek?
Jesus refers to himself as the Son of Man this many times throughout the gospels.
What is 80x?
Name the three conditions necessary to commit a Mortal Sin.
What is Grave Matter, Full Knowledge, and Deliberate Consent?
A Greek word literally meaning "four letters" that refers to the sacred Hebrew name of God revealed to Moses (YHWH).
What is the Tetragrammaton?
This prophet predicted that the Messiah would be born of a virgin and called "Wonderful Counselor", "Prince of Peace", "Almighty God", and "Everlasting Father".
Who is Isaiah?
Name how the Lord continues to act as Prophet, Priest, and King through the specific offices of the Church.
What Priest/Priest (Priestly Office); Prophet/Magisterium (Teaching Office); King/Pope (Ruling/Governing Office)?
Name five of the seven I AM statements of Jesus.
What is I AM the bread of life (John 6:35); the light of the world (John 8:12); the door of the sheep (John 10:7); the good shepherd (10:11); the resurrection and the life (John 11:25); the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6); and the vine (John 15:1).