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
The teachings of the New Law proposed by Jesus to His disciples which led to the perfection of Christian life
Evangelical Counsel
Righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Draws nearer with the coming of the Incarnate Word
Kingdom of God
Pertaining to or of the Church
Ecclesiastical
The right to guide and rule the Church of God
Jurisdiction
Connected with or allowed by the laws of the Christian Church
Canonical State
The dedication of a thing or person to divine service by a prayer or blessing
Consecrated
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly
Sanctity
To go or come between two parties
Intercede
Jesus Christ, redeemer of mankind. Christ died for us to free us from the slavery of sin.
Redemption
