Ch. 6 Flashcards
apostolate
the work of the laity toward building up the church through initiatives and efforts that evangelize or serve others
common priesthood
priesthood of the faithful lived out by giving our lives to Christ
consecrated life
permanent state of life recognized by the church trhough vows of poverty, chasitity, and obedience
laity
all the faithful except those in Holy orders and in the state of religious life
common good
the sum total of social conditions which allow people to reach their fulfillment
efficacious
term that indicates an action the confers the grace it signifies
liturgy
priestly action of Jesus Christ, continued by the church under the impulse of the Holy Spirit
ex opere operato
latin term used to state that a sacrament dispenses the grace it signifies and does not depend upon holiness of minster nor holiness of the person receiving sacrament
adoration
loving acknowledgement of God as God
novena
devotional series of prayers usually done over nine days seeking intercession for a particular request or need to a particular saint or group of saints
sacramental
a sacred sign that bears resemblance to the sacraments
stations of the cross
traditional devotion involving prayers and meditations at each of the 14 stations depicting Jesus´ passion and death
assumption
dogma that recognizes the Blessed Virign Mary´s singular participation in her son´s Resurrection by which she was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory when the course of her earthly life was finished
theotokos
mary´s title in Mother of God
What is the proper of the saints?
Mary and the saints are celebrated on variety feast days throughout the year
What are the 4 types of prayers?
4 types are petition, adoration, contrition, and thanksgiving
What vows do member of religious orders take?
A life consecrated to God. They do this through vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
How does revelation show Mary´s queenship?
Revelation shows Mary in heaven clothed with the sun and crowned with 12 stars. Mary embodies the church in her full glory in heaven.
What are the three expressions of prayer?
Vocal, meditation, contemplation
How does Jesus model prayer in gospels?
Throughout Gospels Jesus models different types of prayer. These include vocal to silent, formal prayers to prayers of the heart, and prayers from scripture.
What does it mean that the sacraments are ex opere operator?
It means sacraments dispense the grace it signifies. It does not depend on holiness of minister but on the Work of Christ.
What is the liturgical year?
Calendar of the church. We celebrate various mysteries of the life of Christ.
What is the common priesthood of the Faithful?
By virtue of our baptism, we all share in the common priesthood of the faithful. This is different than ministerial priesthood.
What are popular devotions?
Rosary, Chaplets, Novenas
Why is Mary the Mother of the Church?
Mary is the mother of Jesus. When Jesus entrusted Mary to John, he was giving her to be the mother of the church.
What is prayer?
Conversation with God. It is meant to raise our hearts and mind to him and be united with him.
What are sacramentals?
A sacred sign that bears a certain resemblance to the sacramental. The means of which the spiritual effects are signified and obtained through disposition.
What is the purpose of Lent?
The 40 days of penance beginning on Ash Wednesday. It prepares us for Christ´s death and resurrection.
How does the liturgy participates in Christ´s three offices?
The church participated in Christ exercise of priest, prophet, and king. By building the kingdom, offering praise to God and instituting the faithfuls
