HOS II Tri 1 Vocab Flashcards
Prayer
vital and personal relationship with God
laity
members of the church who are not ordained / consecrated
humility
honest about who we are, that we acknowledge our weaknesses and sins, as well as our gifts
doxology
christian prayers of praise
spirituality
values, actions, attitudes, and behaviors that characterize one’s relationship with God and others
mysticism
deep union w/ God
blessing
asking for God’s special care
petition
to seek something
intercession
to seek something on behalf of another
Adoration
spending time in front of the Lord’s presense
meditation
using mental faculties to ponder God’s presence and activity in your life and in the world
contemplation
central element of mysticism, an experience of profound union with God
gospel
written accounts of Jesus’ life that were inspired by the Holy Spirit
Theotokos
Greek word for mother of Good
Incarnation
Jesus is both fully God and fully human (hypostatic union)
Annunciation
when Mary says yes to the Angel Gabriel (Fiat - Let it be done
Apostles
the 12 who spread Jesus’ mission
Passion
word used to describe Jesus’ suffering
Paschal Mystery
mystery that Christ had to suffer and die to save us from sin and death to raise us with him and glorious lif
disciple
men and women who followed his word and example
Pentecost
Jewish festival celebrated 50 days after Passover, when Jesus gave his apostles the strength to spread his mission (birth of the church)
mystrery
something that we can never fully understand not because it is uncomprehendable, but because it is greater than our minds can grasp
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
spoken in the book of the prophet Isaiah. Meant to help us live good and holy lives
Mass
sunday Eucharist or church
Magisterium
The Pope and Bishop’s responsibility for safegaurding God’s truth
Body of Christ
image of church that emphazises intimacy of Christs relationship to the church
Catholic Church
name given to universal group of Christian communities that are in communion w/ the Pope
Papacy
name given to authority of the Pope and Bishops
People of God
The people of Isreal chosen long ago to save the world
Marks of the Church
describe the Church and her mission
Catechism
official summary of Catholic doctrine on faith and morals
canonization
the formal process by which the Church declares a person to be a saint
Apostolic Succession
authority passed on from one bishop through the laying on of hands
Infallible
The Holy’s Spirit’s unison with the Pope and bishops when discussing issues on faith and morality
Ecumenism
unity between Catholic Church and other church communities
Decon
not a priest, role more oriented towards charity and service
bishop
direct successor to the Apostles
Diocese
Catholics of a certain area
Cathedral
bishop’s official church in the diocese