Letters B-D
The name given to all those who have been anointed through the gift of the Holy Spirit in Baptism and have become followers of Jesus Christ.
Christian
The sacrament in which we give thanks to God for the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. This sacrament brings us into union with Jesus Christ and his saving Death and Resurrection.
Eucharist
The Son of God, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, was raised from the dead, ascended into heaven, and saves us so that we can live with God forever.
Jesus
The unexpected healing of a person, or an occasion when nature is controlled because of God's action.
Miracle
The bodily raising of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day after he died on the Cross.
Resurrection
Means "all over the world". The Church is ____ because Jesus is fully present in it and has given the Church to the whole world.
Catholic
Water that has been blessed and is used as a sacramental to remind us of our Baptism.
Holy Water
Forty days during which we prepare to renew our Baptism and celebrate the rising of Jesus from the dead at Easter. Jesus rose from the dead to save us.
Lent
A picture or display that shows Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in the stable after the birth of Jesus, as described in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
Nativity Scene
A holy person who has died as a true friend of God and now lives with God forever in heaven.
Saint
A prayer that calls for God's power and care for some person, place, thing, or special activity.
Blessing
The act of limiting the amount we eat for a period of time to express sorrow for sin and to make ourselves more aware of our reliance on God.
Fasting
The public prayer of the Church that celebrates the wonderful things God has done for us in Jesus Christ.
Liturgy
Ordained
A choice we make that offends God and hurts our relationship with others.
Sin
A person who knows, loves, and follows Jesus Christ and lives according to his teaching.
Disciple
To show respect in church, especially in front of the tabernacle, by touching a knee to the floor.
Genuflect
The celebration throughout the year of the events in the lives of Jesus, Mary, and the saints.
Liturgical Year
The longest liturgical season of the Church year. It is divided into two periods - the first after the Christmas season and the second after Pentecost.
Ordinary Time
The call each of us has in life to be the person God wants us to be.
Vocation
The members of the Church in a particular area, gathered under the leadership of a bishop.
Diocese
An explanation of God's Word by a priest or deacon at Mass. This deepens our understanding of the Word of God that we hear in the Scripture readings at Mass.
Homily
A prayer asking God to help another person or a group of people. We can also for the intercession of Mary and the saints.
Intercession
An action we perform to show we are turning away from sin so that we can live as God wants us to live.
Penance
The sacred box or container in which the Blessed Sacrament is kept so that Holy Communion can be taken to those who are sick.
Tabernacle