Prayer
short hymn or expression of praise to God
Doxology
ordained to preach the Gospel, shepherd the faithful, and celebrate divine worship, especially the Eucharist
Priest
Natural water
Baptism
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit"
Baptism
a person preparing to receive the sacraments of Christian initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist)
Catechumen
a prayer invoking God’s favor and protection upon someone or something
Blessing
To confer Holy Orders, integrating a man into the order of bishops, priests, or deacons through a sacramental act
Holy Orders
Chrism
Confirmation
"Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit"
Confirmation
a permanent, spiritual mark imprinted on the soul by the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. This "seal" configures a person to Christ and designates them for Christian worship.
Sacramental Character
a prayerful reflection, often involving the Word of God
Meditation
a call from God to embrace a particular life path
Vocation
Wheat bread and grape wine.
Eucharist
"This is my body which will be given up for you....
Eucharist
the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.
Polygamy
a simple, loving gaze upon God in silence. It is a gift from God where you seek Christ and surrender to the Father's will under the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Contemplation
The permanence of marriage. According to Catholic teaching
Indissoluble
The acts of the penitent
Confession
"I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
Confession
the oil used in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
a direct, personal experience of God that goes beyond ordinary understanding. It often includes extraordinary forms of prayer and contemplation, leading to a deeper union with God
Mysticism
declaration by the Church that a marriage was never valid from the beginning due to some impediment or defect in consent or form.
Annulment
The imposition of hands by the bishop
Holy Orders
"Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit
Anointing of the Sick
the former name for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, particularly when administered to those who are near death.
Extreme Unction