The Church's official communal prayer as part of the Mass.
What is liturgy?
A change of heart, turning us away from sin and toward God. Also when one changes from one religion to another.
What is conversion?
1) She is Catholic because Christ is present in her 2) It is Christ's mission to all people in the world to gather and become People of God
What are the two senses in which the Church is Catholic?
The Nicene Creed and the Apostle's Creed
What are the two creeds?
1) Sanctifying Grace 2) Actual Grace 3) Sacramental Graces
What are three specific types of grace?
1) Orally 2) In Writing or Scripture
The Apostles handed on the Gospel message in what two ways?
The mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in one Divine Person. Such as Jesus and Mary
What is Incarnation?
1) The Bible 2) The life of grace 3) Faith 4) Hope 5) Love 6) Gifts of the Holy Spirit
What are some elements or traditions of holiness and truth that we share with other Christians?
Saints inspire us to grow in holiness and nourish our hope in good on earth and in eternal life.
What is the role of the Saints in the Church?
These are acts where you help the poor, feed the hungry and bury the dead.
What are Corporal Acts of Mercy?
1) To proclaim the Kingdom of God 2) To heal the sick and cast out evil spirits 3) Raise the dead 4) Forgive sins in Jesus' name
What are the four powers Jesus gave the Apostles?
1) The entire community of God's People around the world 2) The local community, which is a diocese or archdiocese 3) The community assembled for liturgy, especially the Mass
What are the three meanings or assemblies of the Church?
1) The profession of one faith 2) The common celebration of Divine Worship 3) The recognition of ordained leaders of the Church who are successors of the Apostles
What are several visible characteristics of the Church that bind her in unity?
1) Judaism 2) The Muslim Religion
What religions other than the Christian Religion, is the Church most connected to?
All members of the Church, with the exception of those who are ordained or in consecrated life. They share in Christ's role as priest, prophet, and king, witnessing to God's love and power in the world.
Who are the laypeople?