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.