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Sacraments & Prayer
Introduction to Catholic Sacraments & Prayer
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Religious Studies
11th Grade
10/11/2010

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Theology
Definition
"faith-seeking understanding", "reflection upon experience"
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Mediated Prayer
Definition
ex) Marian Prayer (Rosary), prayers to the Saints, asking someone to pray for someone else
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Unmediated Prayer
Definition
ex) Examen, Spiritual Exercises, talking directly to God
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Mystery
Definition
a concrete something, when you bump into it, it puts you in contact with a divine reality
ex) Eucharist
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Polyvalent
Definition
having multiple layers of meaning
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Ineffable
Definition
an experience that eludes words; it is so profound, that no words will suffice
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Chronos Time
Definition
common, ordinary, everyday time
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Kairos Time
Definition
extraordinary, sacred, God time
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Transcendant
Definition
above & beyond
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Sign
Definition
One object that represents one meaning, 1:1 meaning (allegory), monovalent
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Symbol
Definition
multiple meanings, observable phhysical realities that represent invisible qualities or elements, polyvalent, discover meanings of symbol, evoke more tan one kind of response from us
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Substance
Definition
basic, real, invariable; the essence of a thing; reality that lies beneath the accidents; a person's "truest-self"; accidents do not impact
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Accident
Definition
physical realities
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Memorized Prayer
Definition
gives us words when we can't find out own, links us together with fellow believers across the world and across the centuries
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Sources of Revelation
Definition
Sacred Scripture (Bible), Sacred Tradition
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Seven Sacraments
Definition
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Holy Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick
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Sacraments of Initiation
Definition
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
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Sacraments of Healing
Definition
Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick
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Sacraments of Vocation/Ministry (Service)
Definition
Holy Orders, Holy Matrimony
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Conflicting World Views
Definition
1. Materialist (5 senses)
2. Spiritualist/Idealist (mind and spirit)
3. Sacramental Sense (Material & Spiritual)
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Functions of Symbol & Ritual
Definition
reminders, definitions, teachers
Term
Things that give rise to ritual and symbol
Definition
desire to remember, desire to honor
Term
Jacob's epiphany -> symbol & ritual
Definition
place is sacred to us; uses something natural, concrete and lasting (stone) to honor a supernatural, incorporeal and fleeting experience
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How are the senses invoked in a ritual?
Definition
pouring oil: natural, concrete object -> sense of regality, richness, healing and light; perfumed; through visual, tactile and olfactoral means; symbol invoked -> vow & ritual ensue; symbol becomes meaningful to all; veneration -> epiphany
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