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Theology Vocabulary
Vocabulary for Catholic Essentials.
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9th Grade
02/25/2010

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Agnostic
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A person who neither confirms nor denies the existence of God.
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Pentecost
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The 50th day of Easter, when the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples and gave them the authority to preach.
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Gentile
Definition
A non-Jew or Christian.
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Scripture
Definition
Library of divinely inspired writings.
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Tradition
Definition
The living transmission of the scripture.
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Magisterium
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The teaching authority of the church.
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Magisterium
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The teaching authority of the church.
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Sacrament
Definition
Visible sign of a hidden reality.
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Mystery
Definition
God's infinite incomprehendability and his saving plan for the human race.
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Contemplation
Definition
Wordless prayers where a person's mind and heart rest in God's goodness.
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Virtue
Definition
Good habits that help people live a moral life.
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Virtue
Definition
Good habits that help people live a moral life.
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Apostasy
Definition
Abandoning of the faith.
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Schism
Definition
A break-up in the church's unity.
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Schism
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A break-up in the church's unity.
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Ecumenism
Definition
The movement which seeks union of all Christian people and denominations.
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Canonization
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When the church realizes a person as a saint.
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Canonization
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When the church realizes a person as a saint.
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Parousia
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Greek term meaning "arrival"; the second coming of Jesus.
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Dioceses
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The church in a particular area united to a certain bishop.
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Laity
Definition
The catholics who are not ordained.
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Infallibility
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The pope and bishops are preserved from error when proclaiming a doctrine related to Christian faith and morals.
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Infallibility
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The pope and bishops are preserved from error when proclaiming a doctrine related to Christian faith and morals.
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