Vocabulary
A person who travels to a sacred place for a religious reason.
Pilgrim
The central Christian mystery and dogma that there is one God in THREE divine persons: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit
Trinity
A religious practice often rooted in a specific culture that can even change or disappear over time.
tradition
The teachings of the Catholic Church that addresses social issues and promotes justice
Catholic Social Teachings
The Catholic Church's official teaching voice, which consists of all Bishops in communion with the Pope. It interprets and preserves the truths revealed in Scripture and tradition.
Magisterium
The process by which the Catholic Church reflects on, deepens its understanding of, cherishes, and hands onto every generation the teachings and practices that are essential to the faith as interpreted by the Magisterium under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Tradition (BIG T)
An official, authoritative teaching of the Catholic Church based on the revelation of God!!!!!!
Doctrine
A visible sign of a God saving love instituted by Christ, by which spiritual gifts are given.
Sacrament
The Catholic Church united by core beliefs.
Unity
The sense that God and the sacred are encountered in the ordinary things and events in everyday life.
Sacramental
The many different cultures, traditions, and ethnicities that make up the Catholic community and church.
Diversity
When the church makes a solemn declaration on matters of faith and morals, the church is free from the possibility of error.
Infallability
A doctrine recognized as most central to the life of the Catholic Church; it is defined by the Magisterium and considered definitive and authoritative.
Dogma
The Love and admiration held for a holy person, especially the saints; the prayer to angel or saint asking for their help
Devotion
a short, formal statement of Christian faith that summarizes the core beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, as well as the Church, forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of the body.
Apostle's Creed