Chapter 2 Meeting Jesus through Sacraments

Question 1

Pentecost

Answer 1

A Greek word that means “fiftieth day”. On this day, the church celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the apostles. It is often called “the birthday of the Church.”

Question 2

Paraclete

Answer 2

Another name for the Holy Spirit that means advocate, defender, or consoler.

Question 3

apostolic succession

Answer 3

An unbroken chain of power and authority connecting the pope and bishops to St. Peter and the Twelve Apostles of Jesus

Question 4

blessings

Answer 4

Divine life-giving actions that originate from God the Father. His blessing is both word and gift.

Question 5

Blessed Sacrament

Answer 5

Blessed Sacrament The consecrated species of bread from Mass that is reserved in the tabernacle in church. The blessed sacrament is the real presence of Jesus.

Question 6

Real Presence

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The doctrine that Jesus Christ is truly present in his Body and Blood under the form of bread and wine in the Eucharist.

Question 7

transubstantiation

Answer 7

What happens at the consecration of the bread and wine at Mass when their entire substance is turned into the entire substance of the Body and Blood of Christ, even though the appearance of bread and wine remain.

Question 8

evangelize

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To bring the good news of Jesus Christ to others.

Question 9

ministerial priesthood

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The priesthood of Christ received in the Sacrament of Holy Orders. It’s purpose is to serve the common priesthood by building up and guiding the Church in the name of Christ.

Question 10

common priesthood

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The priesthood of the faithful. Christ has made the Church a “kingdom of priests” who share in his priesthood through the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.

Question 11

sacramental character

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An indelible spiritual mark which is the permanent effect of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. The mark is a permanent configuration to Jesus Christ and a specific standing in the church. The reception of these sacraments is never repeated.

Question 12

Sacred Tradition

Answer 12

The living transmission of the Church’s Gospel message found in the Church’s teaching, life, and worship. It is faithfully preserved, handed on, and interested by the Church’s Magisterium.

Question 13

Holy Trinity

Answer 13

The central mystery of the Christian faith and of Christian life that there are three Divine Persons is one God. god alone can make it known to us by revealing himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Question 14

Liturgy of the Word

Answer 14

The part of the Most that includes the “writings of the prophets” (the Old Testament reading and psalm) and the “memoirs of the Apostles” (the New Testament Epistles and the Gospel), the homily, the profession of faith, and the intercession a for the world.

Question 15

homily

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A reflection given by a bishop, priest, or deacon that reflects on the Scripture readings during Mass or the sacraments. The homily helps us hear God’s Word and apply it to our lives today.

Question 16

icons

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From Greek word meaning “image,” icons are religious images or paintings.

Question 17

Sabbath

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From the Hebrew word Shabbat, “to cease,” the Sabbath is a weekly day of rest and worship in the Jewish faith. Jews observe the Sabbath on the seventh day of the week. Christians have replaced the Sabbath with observance of the Lord’s Day on Sunday, the first day of the week and the day Christ rose from the dead.

Question 18

holy day of obligation

Answer 18

One of several special days in the Church Year when all Catholics are obliged to participate in Mass.

Question 19

Church Year

Answer 19

Also known as the liturgical year, it organizes the major events of Jesus’ life around the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time 1, Lent, Triduum, Easter, and Ordinary Time 2.

Question 20

mystagogia

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A Greek term that means “unfolding of the mystery.” It is named for the period following the Baptism of adults. During this time, the newly baptized are to open themselves more fully to the graces received in Baptism.

Question 21

Neophytes

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Those newly received into the Church through the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.

Question 22

sanctoral cycle

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The feasts of saints found throughout the year on the Church’s liturgical calendar.

Question 23

Liturgy of the Hours

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The public prayer of the Church that makes holy the entire course of the day and night. It is also called the Divine Office.

Question 24

basilica

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A long narrow church building based on the architecture of public Roman assembly halls. The term is also an honorary one to describe churches that have special importance.

Question 25

humility

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The virtue by which Christians acknowledge that God is the author of all that is good.

Question 26

lectionaries divina

Answer 26

Literally, “divine reading.” This is a prayerful way to read the Bible or any other sacred reading.

Question 27

eschatological

Answer 27

A term to describe the “last things” (death, judgement, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, the Second Coming of Christ, and the resurrection of the body).