chapter 6 TEST Flashcards
apostolate
work of laity toward building up the Church through initiatives.
common priesthood
priesthood of all the faithful by virtue of Baptism and Confirmation
consecrated life
permanent step of life recognized by the church, is a vow to poverty, chastity, and obedience
laity
all the faithful, except those in the Holy Orders and religious life
common good
sum total of social conditions which allow people as group or individuals to reach their fulfillment more easily.
efficacious
indicates an action or sign that confers the grace it signifies when talking about Sacraments.
liturgy
the priestly action of Jesus CHrist continued by the Church under guidance of Holy Spirit
Ex Opere Operato
latin term to state that a sacarament dispenses the grace it signifies, does not depend on the holiness of the minister.
adoration
the loving acknowledgement of God as God, Creator and Savior, Lord and Mastor of everything existing
novena
devotional series of prayers, usually done over 9 days
sacramental
sacred sign that bears a certain resemblance to the sacraments.
stations of the cross
14 stations meditating and the prayers of Jesus’s Passion and Death
Assumption
dogma that recognizes the Blessed Virgin Mary’s singular participation in her Son’s resurrection
theotokos
Greek for “Bearer of God”, translated as “Mother Of God” which is Mary’s title
what is the Proper of the Saints?
Mary and the saints are celebrated. They are celebrated on various feast days throughout the year.
what are the four types of prayer?
There are four types of prayer. They are petitions, Adoration, Contrition, and thanksgiving
what vows do member of religious orders take?
they take many vows. They makes vows of Poverty, Chastity, and obedience
how does revelation show mary’s queenship?
revelation shows Mary in heaven clothed with the sun. She is also crowned with 12 stars.
what are the three expressions of prayer?
people pray in many ways. the three expressionss are vocal, meditation, and contemplation.
how does Jesus model prayer in the Gospels?
Jesus models different types of prayer. he does this from vocal to silent formal prayers and prayers of the heart, and scripture (psalms)
what does it mean that the sacraments are ex Opere operator?
It means “from the work preformed”. Christ does this work of the sacraments , as long as the sacrament is validly celebrated, it is effective.
what is the liturgical year?
calendar of all church teachings. This starts at Advent.
what is the common priesthood of the faithful?
by virtue of our Baptism, we all share in the common priesthood of the faithful. This is different from mineral priesthood.
what are popular devotions?
structured prayers of the people. These prayers are things such as rosary, Chaplets, and novenas
why is Mary the mother of the church?
Mary is the mother of Jesus. this makes her the mother of the church. Christ passed her down when on the cross.
what is prayer?
means to raise our hearts and minds to God. we are to unite ourselves to HIm.
what are sacramentals?
objects that aid us in prayer. also aid us in celebration of the sacraments.
what is the purpose of Lent?
It begins on Ash Wednesday. It’s 40 days of penance to prepare for christ’s death and resurrection.
how does the liturgy participate in christ’s 3 offices.
the CHurch participates in CHrist;s excerise of Priest, prophet and king. build the kingdom, offering praise to God, and instructing the faithful.
