History of the Church
Jesus told this person .."upon this rock I will build my church"
Peter
The essential characteristics that distinguish Christ's Church and her mission: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic
Marks of the Church
The Church is one because the power of the Holy Spirit unites all the members in one faith
One
The love of God and of neighbor, without any thought of receiving something in return. It is not a "warm and fuzzy" feeling, however; charity is expressed in concrete action toward God and our fellow man.
Love/Charity
The qualities that can be seen in us when we allow the Holy Spirit to work in our hearts
Fruits of the Holy Spirit:
Love/Charity, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-Control, Patience, Gentleness, Chastity.
Pope
A name for the Chruch of which Christ is the head, All the baptized are members of the body.
Body of Christ
The Church is catholic because Jesus sent the Church out to tell the Good News to the whole world.
catholic
The state of being undisturbed by the negative things in life.
Joy
The Angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she was called to be the Mother of God
Annunciation
A council gathered together between 1962 and 1965 to discuss the meaning of the church and its role in modern society.
People of God
The Church is holy because she is called by God for a specific purpose, God makes her holy to be a sign of God to the world
Holy
A tranquility in our soul that comes from relying on God. Rather than getting caught up in anxiety for the future, Christians, through the prompting of the Holy Spirit, trusts God to provide for them.
Peace
The teaching that after her earthly life, Mary was taken into Heaven, body and soul to be with Jesus
Assumption
Current Pope of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis
The Church is on a prayerful journey to a holy place, journeying to her true home--enteral life with God
Pilgrim People
Apostolic
The ability to bear the imperfections of other people, through a knowledge of our own imperfections and our need for God's mercy and forgiveness.
Patience
A declaration by the Pope naming a person as a Saint. These saints have special feast days or memorials in the Church's calendar.
Canonization
Current Bishop of Fargo
Bishop John Folda
Christ loves and remains with the Chruch
Bride of Christ
The loving action of God's forgiveness of sins and the restoration of friendship with him brought by Jesus.
Salvation
The willingness to give to others above and beyond what we own them.
Kindness
The second step in the process of becoming a Saint, in which a venerable person is recognized by the Church as having brought about a miracle though his or her prayers of intercession.
Beatification