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05/07/2011

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what are the seven sacraments
Definition
being inititiated into Jesus' life(baptism, confirmation)
Being fed or receiving the body and blood of Jesus(Eucharist)
Being Forgiven(Reconcilation or Penance)
Being Healed(Anointing of the Sick, Sacrament of healing)
Being called to "service"(marriage, sacraments of service)
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monasticism
Definition
from the Greek word monos meaning "one" "unique" "solitary" or "alone". A rule and way of life dor christian men or women dedicatd to holiness
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Monk
Definition
a single or a solitary person
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Asceticism
Definition
the training or discipline of the passions and the appetites.
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Reformation
Definition
a term given to the reform efforts begun by Martin Luther in the 1500s which eventually lef to the seperation between Roman CAtholics and Protestants
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Catholic Reformation
Definition
refers to the efforts of those who wanted to being about "internal rebirth" of CAtholic sensibility
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Counter reformation
Definition
a term given to the efforts of those who, during the protestant reformation, were loyal to the Pope and supportive of the customary practices of the Roman CAtholic Church in order to counter (go against) the teachings and practices of the Protestant reformers
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Indulgences
Definition
a practice popular in the medieval church in which the church would cancel all or part of the punishment due to an individual who had sinned, when the individual had completed certain devotions,acts of charity, or services for the church
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lay investiture
Definition
during the early medieval period, the emperor and secular leaders too upon themselves the right to appoint bishops,abbots, and other church officials
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simony
Definition
the buying and selling of spiritual things, including church leadership positions
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concubinage
Definition
during the early medieval period, the practice among some clergy of maintaining concubines in a relationship something like marriage
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justification
Definition
in theology, being in a right relationship with God
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escumenical council
Definition
refers to the reign of a Pope or the office of Popes in general
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Papal Infallibility
Definition
when the Pope defines a doctrine in faith or morality publicly from his papal chair, that doctrine is therebby free from error
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what is Jesus table ministry
Definition
jesus allowed all people at his table
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what are the two parts of a catholic mass
Definition
"liturgy of the word" "liturgy of the eucharist"
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eucharist
Definition
to give thanks, ritual reenactment of Jesus' last supper
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transubstantiation
Definition
when the bread and wine is consecrated it becomes the body and blood of Jesus
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what are the five meanings of the eucharist
Definition
meal, sacrifice, memorial, communion, thanksgiving
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a "meal"
Definition
wherein the spirits of the faithful are fed. It is a meal which looks forward to the heavenly banquet
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a "sacrifice"
Definition
in that it proclaims the sacrificial death of Jesus and where is present the risen Lord still offering . sacrificing himself in love for all
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a "memorial"
Definition
of Jesus' last supper and of his crucifixion in response to his command to continuue the meal in "his memory" As a memoiral, it recalls the saving events of Jesus' life, especially his death and resurrection
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a "communion"
Definition
with the lord and with his disciples. The emphasis on communion brings out the social dimension of the Eucharist and prevents the liturgy from becoming simply and private devotion
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a "thanksgiving"
Definition
dor the saving events in history, especially for the powerful "mysteries of Jesus" that continue to unfold.
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grace
Definition
gods own life within us
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sign
Definition
something that suggests the presence or existence of a face,condition, or quality
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symbol
Definition
a multidimensional sign that points to another reality, and manifests the reality to which it points. something that represents something else by association
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sacrament
Definition
a symbolic ritual consisting of words and visible gestures or material substances
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rite
Definition
the form and manner of a religion observance
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anointing
Definition
the application of oil to persons and things
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supernatural/sanctifying grace
Definition
uncreated grace is gods own presence which personally dwells within those who God draws into friendship.
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created/actual grace
Definition
the grace we put into action
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