Chapter 12 Vocab Flashcards
Natural law
The mortal law that is “written” in the human heart
Social Justice
The fair and equal treatment of every member of society
Ouija board
A board with the alphabet and other signs on it throughout which messages from the spirit world are supposedly communicated
Statues
Laws or regulations
Blasphemy
Mocking or hateful speech concerning God
Blessing
A prayer that calls for God’s power and care upon some person, place, thing, or activity
Holy days of obligation
The principal feast days other then Sunday, of the Church
Ordinary Time
The past of the liturgical year outside of the seasons and feasts and the preparation for them
Perjury
Lying while under oath or making a promise under oath without planning to keep it
Advent
Season of preparation for Christmas
Cursing
Calling on God to bring evil or harm to someone or something
Liturgical year
The celebration of the church year that revolve around Christmas and Easter
Oath
Solemn statement that one is speaking the truth, upon God the Witness that what one says is true