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RCIA Set 2
Concepts and Vocabulary of Catholicism
30
Religious Studies
Not Applicable
05/21/2011

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Term
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Definition
What three religions can trace their roots to the prophet Abraham?
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Catholicism, Protestantism, Eastern Orthodoxy
Definition
What are three divisions of Christianity?
Term
monks
Definition
Who were the first to print the bible (by hand)?
Term
hagiographies
Definition
biographies of the saints
Term
Latin
Definition
What is the official language of the church?
Term
orthodox
Definition
correct or right believer
Term
2,000
Definition
The Catholic faith is _____ years old.
Term
devotions
Definition
special prayers and activities that Catholics ssay and do outside Mass and sacraments that continue and cultivate a personal relationship with God
Term
promoting a strong, healthy, and total love of God
Definition
What is the ultimate goal of devotion?
Term
True
Definition
T or F:  To Catholics, all people are essentially good, but sin can kill spirituality if left unchecked
Term
Divine grace
Definition
What is the only remedy for sin?
Term
sacraments
Definition
various rites that Catholic believe have been created by Jesus and entrusted by him to his Church
Term
sacraments
Definition
What is the best source of divine grace?
Term
True
Definition
T or F:  Free will is sacred
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Church
Definition
the spiritual family all Catholics belong to
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Catholicism
Definition
practice of Roman Catholic Christianity
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Catholics
Definition
members of the Roman Catholic Church
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monotheistic
Definition
belief in one god
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False
Definition
T or F:  Catholics, unlike other Christians, don't believe Jesus Christ was the Son of God
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False
Definition
T or F:  The Bible was written by man, and therefore is considered imperfect--man's interpretation of God's words rather than God's words themselves
Term
baptism
Definition
the right of becoming a Christian
Term
True
Definition
T or F:  Baptism is necessary for salvation
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True
Definition
T or F:  Baptism can occur through water, blood, or desire
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The Holy Trinity
Definition
God, the Supreme Being, is made up of three persons:  the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Term
Baptism, Penance, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick
Definition
What are the seven sacraments?
Term
The Seven Sacraments
Definition
rites marking the seven major stages of spiritual development that unite the body with the soul, matter and spirit, physical and spiritual.
Term
symbol
Definition
incense, stained glass windows, water--things recognized by the five senses to remind a person of an invisible reality
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grace
Definition
a totally free, unmerited gift from God--inspiration to do His Will
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parish
Definition
Catholic church
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Holy Mass
Definition
daily and weekly Catholic church service
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