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| List of bible books officially recognized as the word of God |
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| Deceased catholic = publicly pronounced a saint |
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| (Latin's canticum- song) refers to biblical hymns or used to describe other hymns in liturgy |
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(Latin's caput- head) deadly in the capital offenses. Seven cap. sins lead u to other sins
1. Pride
2. Greed (avarice)
3. Envy
4. Anger (wrath)
5. Gluttony
6. Lust
7. Sloth (acedia) |
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(Greek's katholikos- universal/ according to the whole)
1: body of Christians thruout world
2: Roman Catholic thruout world in contrast to particular churches in diff't places |
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| (Greek's charis- gift) spiritual gift of grace given by Holy spirit (ex: prophecy, healing, speak in tongues) |
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| Virtue by which ppl. Can successfully/healthfully integrate their sexuality into themselves as a whole--> one of fruits of Holy spirit |
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| Greek's christos- anointed one |
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"study of Christ"
systematic statement of Christian beliefs about Jesus including his identity, mission, and earth-saving work |
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| Teachers/writers in early church (many= bishops) whose teachings = witness to apostolic tradition |
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Removing of foreskin of penis--> Jewish law
sign of God's covenant relationship w/ Jews since time of Abraham |
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| Adj. indicating a rel. order whose members rarely leave the monastery or convent that is their home |
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| Prayers offered by person leading an assembly in communal prayer |
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(Latin's communio- sharing)
1: reception of Eucharist
2: union w/ Christ and fellowship with other christians
3: church= gathering on earth/ assembly in heaven
4: relationship among trinity ppl. |
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(Latin's communio sanctorum from apostle's creed)
1: sharing of holy things (Esp. Eucharist and other spiritual gifts)
2: communion of holy persons (those who are still Pilgrims on earth, those who are being purified, the blessed in heaven) |
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| Person's God-given internal sense of what is morally right v. Wrong--> need well-informed conscience it make good decisions |
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| (Latin's consecrare- to make holy) to make a person, place or thing holy |
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| Consecration of the Eucharist |
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| Part of mass when priest recites Jesus' words of institution, changing of bread and wine into body/blood--> during Eucharistic prayer |
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interpretation of Bible that takes into account various contexts of understanding (ex: senses of scripture, literary forms, historical situation, cultrural backgrounds, unity of scriptures, tradition, analogy of faith)
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| gathering of bishops and other church leaders from around teh world to discuss/resolve issues in Church |
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mutual agreement between two parties/ppl. enacted by a solemn ritual.
Ex: ancient hebrews say their relationship with god = covenant |
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(Latin's credo- I believe) a short summary statement or profession of faith.
Ex: Nicene Creed, Apostle's creed |
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