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
Concupiscence
Strong tendency to sin
Sacraments of Healing
Reconciliation and Anointing the Sick
Sacred Chrism
Consecrated oil used in various sacraments like Baptism and Confirmation
Sacramental Economy
Communication of the fruits of Christ’s death and Resurrection through the sacraments
Ritual
Set of series of actions performed during religious ceremony
Efficacious sign of God’s grace
Visible sign that effectively brings about God’s grace
Actual Grace
Temporary divine help given for specific circumstances
Liturgy
Tradition
Liturgy of Word
Baptism
Liturgy
Church’s official, public, communal prayer
Tradition
Beliefs and practices passed down through generations in the Church
Liturgy of Word
Church feeds the people of God from the table of his Word.
Baptism
Sacrament of Initiation into Christian faith, usually involving water
Confirmation
Sacrament which baptized person strengthens their bond with Church through Holy Spirit
Penance
Sacrament of confessing sins to recieve forgiveness
Marriage
Sacrament uniting a man and woman in lifelong covenant
Catechumen
Person preparing for Baptism and full member of Church
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Process which adults become members of Church
Original sin
State of sin inherited by all human beings due to fall of Adam and Eve
Sacraments of Christian Initiation
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, which initiate a person into Christian faith
Sacraments of Service to Communion
Holy Orders and Marriage, which oriented towards salvation of others
paschal Candle
Large candle used during Easter season and baptisms symbolizing light of Christ
7 sacraments
Initiation
1. Baptism.
2. Eucharist.
3. Confirmation.
Healing
4. Reconciliation.
5. Anointing of the sick.
Service and Communion
6. Marriage.
7. Holy orders.