LG Vocab Flashcards
A large and unusually impressive building
Edifice
A meeting of bishops to discuss the needs of the church
Synod
One who links or reconciles separate or opposing parties
Mediator
The Apostles and their successors, the college of bishops
Hierarchal
A person who is preparing for Baptism
Catechumen
A Christian religious group that does not meet the Catholic definition of a “Church”
Ecclesiastical community
The point at which something is complete or final
Consummation
The gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church to proclaim a doctrine of faith or morals for the belief of the faithful
Infallible
The living, teaching office of the Church
Magisterium
Pertaining to the office of bishop
Episcopal
A specific gift or grace of the Holy Spirit which directly or indirectly benefits the Church
Charism
The activity of the Christian which fulfills the apostolic nature of the whole Church by working to extend the reign of Christ to the entire world
Apostolate
Having the ability to resist decay or failure
Indefectibly
The state or condition of those who have chosen to remain unmarried for the sake of the kingdom of Heaven in order to give themselves entirely to God and the service of His people
Celibate
The quality or power of producing abundantly
Fecundity