Sacramenta and Liturgy Flashcards
Symbol
Sign or object that represents something deeper or more significant
Points to another reality
Sacrament
“Sign of Sacred” in Latin
Efficacious and visible sign of God’s grace. God draws us closer to him through symbols
Sanctifying Grace
Free gift of God’s life given to us in Sacraments and state which allows to share God’s life and love
Redemption
Act of being saved from Sin or evil
Magisterium
Church’s living teaching office consisting of Bishops and communion with Pope
Trinity
Eternal mystery of Christian Faith that God exists as communion of 3 distinct and interrelated divine person
Liturgy of Sacrament
Formal rites and rituals of a sacrament during religious service
Eucharist
Christian ceremony commemorating the Last Supper, involving bread and wine
Holy Orders
Everyone receives power and grace to perform their sacred duties
Unction
Anointing with oil as part of Eucharist
Evangelization
Act of sharing Gospel with others to convert them
Catechesis
Religious instructions given to a person in preparation for Christian baptism or confirmation
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Process for adults to become Catholic
Elect
Those chosen for Baptism or other sacraments
Scrutinies
Rite for self-searching and repentance, especially during Lent