Class Notes
To consecrate and make holy
What does sanctify mean?
An effect of Original Sin that make us only concerned about ourselves
Worldliness is _________
A gift of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
What is holiness?
Vocation
A _______ is the calling or destiny we have in this life and in the hereafter
These things are in God
Where does all beauty, goodness, and holiness come from?
The mystical body of Christ and the People of God
What are the two dimensions of the Church?
Conversion and spiritual renewal
The church fosters ______ and ______ _____ for all of us on a regular basis
A trait of God that refers to his total otherness and being independent and beyond of creation
What is transcendence?
Christ's presence in the Church
How is the church holy despite the sinfulness of some Catholics?
Advent, Christmas, Lent, Triduum, Easter, and Ordinary Time
What are the six seasons of the Church year?
Penance, Purification, Spiritual renewal
What are we always in need of?
It can lead to one or more of the seven deadly sins
Worldliness leads to what?
All people are called to _____.
Who are called to holiness?
He blessed children, welcomed sinners, and healed the sick
How was Jesus’ holiness certainly evident in His ministry?
Calls you to saintliness
What does the Church’s mark of saintliness call you to do?
A lesser offense against the love of God
What is a venial sin
Mortal and Venial sin
What are the two kinds of personal sin?
Graces of the Holy Spirit given by Christ
What are sacramental graces?
Because it is required
Reaching for perfection in living a life of holiness is not discouraged because ________.
About becoming human
What is holiness about?
Be open to God's Gifts of grace in our lives
How do we become Holy?
Sorrow for sinning against God
What is contrition?
The prayer of the church
What is the Liturgy of Hours or Divine Office?
To live in a life-giving relationship with God
To live authentically human lives means to do what?
Living in loving communion with God and one another
What does being holy mean?