Chapter 1 Flashcards
Actual grace
Those many blessings and gifts we receive
Efficacious
Capable of producing the desired effect
CCC
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Grace
Participation in the life of god
Literal think
That’s all there is
Mixed messages
Body language does not match what you say, resulting in confusion
Nonverbal communication
Body language
Protestant
Different form of Christianity; protested against Catholic Church
Rule
Standard set by society that makes us aware of our expected contact for the well-being of society
Sacrament
And outward sign instituted by Christ which brings grace for the soul
Sacramental awareness
God is present in and communicates with us through all creation
Sacramental blindness
Cannot see the sacred in their life or in the world
Sanctifying grace
The gracious gift of his life that God makes to us
Sign
Any object that represents something else
Symballein
To throw together