Ch. 6 Flashcards

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apostolate

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the work of the laity toward building up the church through initiatives and efforts that evangelize or serve others

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common priesthood

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priesthood of the faithful lived out by giving our lives to Christ

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consecrated life

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permanent state of life recognized by the church trhough vows of poverty, chasitity, and obedience

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4
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laity

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all the faithful except those in Holy orders and in the state of religious life

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5
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common good

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the sum total of social conditions which allow people to reach their fulfillment

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6
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efficacious

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term that indicates an action the confers the grace it signifies

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7
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liturgy

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priestly action of Jesus Christ, continued by the church under the impulse of the Holy Spirit

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ex opere operato

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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

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9
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adoration

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loving acknowledgement of God as God

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novena

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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

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sacramental

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a sacred sign that bears resemblance to the sacraments

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stations of the cross

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traditional devotion involving prayers and meditations at each of the 14 stations depicting Jesus´ passion and death

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13
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assumption

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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

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14
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theotokos

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mary´s title in Mother of God

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15
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What is the proper of the saints?

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Mary and the saints are celebrated on variety feast days throughout the year

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16
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What are the 4 types of prayers?

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4 types are petition, adoration, contrition, and thanksgiving

17
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What vows do member of religious orders take?

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A life consecrated to God. They do this through vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

18
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How does revelation show Mary´s queenship?

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Revelation shows Mary in heaven clothed with the sun and crowned with 12 stars. Mary embodies the church in her full glory in heaven.

19
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What are the three expressions of prayer?

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Vocal, meditation, contemplation

20
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How does Jesus model prayer in gospels?

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Throughout Gospels Jesus models different types of prayer. These include vocal to silent, formal prayers to prayers of the heart, and prayers from scripture.

21
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What does it mean that the sacraments are ex opere operator?

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It means sacraments dispense the grace it signifies. It does not depend on holiness of minister but on the Work of Christ.

22
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What is the liturgical year?

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Calendar of the church. We celebrate various mysteries of the life of Christ.

23
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What is the common priesthood of the Faithful?

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By virtue of our baptism, we all share in the common priesthood of the faithful. This is different than ministerial priesthood.

24
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What are popular devotions?

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Rosary, Chaplets, Novenas

25
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Why is Mary the Mother of the Church?

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Mary is the mother of Jesus. When Jesus entrusted Mary to John, he was giving her to be the mother of the church.

26
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What is prayer?

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Conversation with God. It is meant to raise our hearts and mind to him and be united with him.

27
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What are sacramentals?

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A sacred sign that bears a certain resemblance to the sacramental. The means of which the spiritual effects are signified and obtained through disposition.

28
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What is the purpose of Lent?

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The 40 days of penance beginning on Ash Wednesday. It prepares us for Christ´s death and resurrection.

29
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How does the liturgy participates in Christ´s three offices?

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The church participated in Christ exercise of priest, prophet, and king. By building the kingdom, offering praise to God and instituting the faithfuls