Terms A-C
Spiritual beings that praise God and serve him as messengers to help people understand God’s plan or to keep them safe.
Another name for the Ten Commandments, comes from the Greek phrase meaning "ten words".
The essential characteristics that distinguish Christ's Church and her mission.
The revelation of Jesus’ Devine glory to the Apostles Peter, James, and John.
This saint got his nickname because he doubted that Jesus had risen from the dead.
The community of all baptized people who believe in the Holy Trinity and follow Jesus.
The Theological Virtue that makes it possible for us to believe in God and all that he has revealed.
The foundation for the rights and responsiblities all humans share.
A good spiritual habit that strengthens and enables you to do what is right and good.
This saint refused to make a sacriface to a Roman idol.
Gatherings of bishops during which they speak about the faith of the Church, her teachings, and important issues.
The God-given freedom and ability to make choices.
The feast that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and first disciples fifty days after Easter.
This saint lead a group of noble ladies to become closer to God and their faith.
This saint often worked with St. Jerome and was well revered by him.
A sacred promise or agreement between humans or between God and humans.
God’s free, loving gift of his own life and help to do what he calls us to do. It is participation in the life of the Holy Trinity.
God’s Word to the Church, safeguarded by the Apostles and their successors, the bishops, and handed down verbally to future generations.
This saint preached in Mexica during a time of strong anti-catholic feelings.
This saint was said to have eyes that radiated her love for Christ.
A formal statement of what is believed about the Holy Trinity and the Church. The word comes from the Latin word for “I believe.”
A state of becoming more God-like, living in his presence and with his love.
The spiritual principle of a human person that is individual, created by God, and will exist forever.
This saint preached to a group of people in India and created a Christian group there.
Before this saint was assassinated he said "Long live Christ the King"