Chapter 3 Flashcards
Age of Reason
The age where one becomes morally responsible for his or her actions. It is also the age at which people are eligible to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist, Confirmation, and the Anointing of the Sick
Anaphora
The Eucharistic prayer that is prayed by the priest at Mass
Benediction
A prayer invoking God’s power and care upon some person,mplaxe, thing, or undertaking
Communion
In the sense of Communion, the reception of the Body and Blood of Christ. In the sense of fellowship- the bond of union with Jesus and all baptized, faithful Christians with the church
Consecration
Dedication to A sacred purpose; to sanctify. In the Mass, Consecration refers to the moment when the bread and wine are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ
Covenant
A solemn promise or contract regarding future action binding on the participants and fortified by an oth
Epiclesis
The calling down of the Holy Spirit
Eucharist
It is the principal sacramental celebration of the Church, established by Jesus at the Last Supper, in which the mystery of salvation through participation in the sacrificial Death and glorious Resurrection of Christ is renewed and accomplished
Excommunication
Which a person is excluded from the communion of the faithful in response to a grave, habitual, public sin
Koinonia
Communio Latin translation of the Greek koinonia, meaning communion, fellowship, or association
Mass
Basically the Eucharist definitim
Missal
A liturgical book which contains the prayers of the Mass for the use of the priest at the altar, along with instructions for the celebrant of the liturgy
Missalette
A booklet for the use of the laity which contains the prayers, songs, and Scripture readings used at Mass
Monstrance
A vessel of precious metal used for exposing the Blessed Sacrament for adoration
Paschal Lamb
The pure and spotless lamb prepared for the ritual Passover meals by the Jews. It also refers to Jesus, who takes away the sins of the world and establishes a new covenant between God and his people
Passover
A Jewish feast commemorating the deliverance of their first born males from death by the blood of the lamb sprinkled on the doorsteps while in bondage in Egypt
Real Presence
The unique and true presence of the Body, Blood, and Divinity of Christ in the Eucharist under the appearance of bread and wine
Sacramental presence
Same as Real Presence
Sacrifice
A ritual offering made to God by a priest on behalf of the people as a sign of adoration, thanksgiving, supplication, and communion
Spiritual Communion
A conscious, burning desire to receive Communion when unable to do so physically
State of Grace
The condition whereby one enjoys the friendship of God
Tabernacle
An ornamented receptacle in the church in which the consecrated Eucharist is reserved for Communion for the sick and dying as well as adoration
Transubstantiation
The term used to designate the unique change in a true, real, and substantial manner, of the entire substance of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ
Victim
A living being sacrificed to a deity in the performance of a religious ritual
Adoration
This is the humble acknowledgement by human beings that they are creatures of the thrice-holy Creator