Chapter 8 Vocab Flashcards

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Liturgy of hours

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The official daily prayer of the Church. It is also called the “Divine Office.” It is a set of prayers for certain times of the day in response to Saint Paul’s command to “pray without ceasing”

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Religious superior

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The head or leader of a religious community charged with cultivat- ing in the members of the community a spir- it of obedience to God’s will, the Church, and the rules of the community as well as fostering a lifestyle of prayer, fraternal love, and commitment to minisrty.

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Lectio divina

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classical prayer practice that involves a prayerful reading of the Bible. It means “holy reading.

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Charism

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A special blessing of a religious communi- ty that helps to define its particular mission and spirituality.

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Alb

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The long white linen robe worn by anyone who takes a leadership role at Mass. It is connected to the tradition of the newly baptized putting on the white robe of purity after they have received the Sacrament.

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Litany of the saints

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A prayer made up of various petitions addressed to the saints. It was first pre- scribed by Pope Saint Gregory the Great in the sixth century

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Stole

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long, narrow cloth that comes in the color of the liturgical season and is worn by the bishop, priest, or deacon. Stoles were originally worn by Jewish rabbis
as a sign of their authority

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Chasuble

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The outer garment worn by the priest over the alb and stole. It is the same color as the stole and the liturgical season

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Apostolic letter

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document issued by the Pope or Vatican for various appointments, approving religious congregations, designating basilicas, and the like.

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CYO

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Letters that stand for Catholic Youth Organization. provides opportunities for young people to develop strong moral character, selfesteem, and leadership qualities through activities of a social, educational, recreational, and
athletic nature.

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