Sacraments Of Initiation Vocab Flashcards
Baptism
Sacrament by which God cleanses all sin, and one becomes a member of the church
Confirmation
Outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit which completes the grace of Baptism
Eucharist
A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper commemorating bread and wine
Discernment
Practice of listening to God’s call in our lives and distinguishing between good and bad choices
Catechumen
An unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer
Assembly
community of believers gathered for worship as the Body of Christ
Disposition
An inner attitude and readiness to receive God’s gifts (grace) in the Sacraments
Grace
God’s gift of friendship and life that enables us to share his life and love
Holy Spirit
3rd person of the Trinity who guides the Church; Advocate
Holy Communion
Another name for the Eucharist the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
Holy Water
Blessed water used in ritual sprinklings or when making the sign of the cross as a reminder of baptism
Last Supper
A Passover meal which literally become the last meal taken by Christ with his apostles, the night before his Passion. Through this meal, Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood.
Paschal Lamb
In Jewish history, the Paschal Lamb was what the Israelites were commanded to eat as part of the Passover celebration. Jesus is the new Paschal Lamb because he shed his blood for the Redemption of the world .
Priest
An ordained minister of the Catholic Church having the authority to perform certain rites nd administer certain sacraments
Reparation
Making amends for something one did wrong that caused harm to another person or led to loss.
Ritual
Established form of the words and actions for a ceremony that is often repeated. The actions have symbolic meaning.
Sacrament
One of the seven efficacious signs of God’s grace, intuited by Christ and entrusted to the Church in which God’s grace is transmitted to us
Sacramental Character
Indelible mark imprinted on the soul at Baptism, Confirmation, and/or Holy Orders that gives the person a greater share in the priesthood of Christ
Sacred Chrism
Perfumed olive oil consecrated by the Bisho that is used for anointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.
Oil of Catechumen
Holy oil that represents a strengthening against evil and a cleansing from sin
Oil of Anointing
Holy Oil used to impart grace on people who are suffering, ill or sick
Symbol
A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract
Transsubstantiation
In the Sacrament of the Eucharist, this is the name given to the action of changing the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
Sacramentals
Sacred signs (such as holy water and a crucifix) that bear some resemblance to the Sacraments but that do not carry the guarantee of God’s grace associated with the Seven Sacraments
Original Sin
The sin by which the first humans disobeyed God and thereby lost their original holiness and become subject to death
Baptism of Blood
Belief that one who suffers death for the sake of the Faith, without having been baptized, is “baptized” by his or her death for and with Christ
Catechumenate
The instruction and formation of catechumens, those being prepared for full initiation into the Church, usually reserved for adult converts to Catholicism
Church
- The entire People of God throughout the world; 2. Diocese which is also known as the local Church; and 3. The assembly of believers gathered for the celebration of the liturgy especially the Eucharist
Efficacious
The power something holds to cause a desired effect. The Sacraments bring about the spiritual reality they signify
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
special gifts given to us by the Holy Sprit to help us respond to God’s call to holiness : wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord
Wisdom
See God at work in our lives & world, ups & downs of our lives take on a deeper meaning & purpose
Understanding
Comprehend how we need to live a follower of Jesus; deeper insights into faith
Counsel/Right Judgement
Know right from wrong and chose the right; avoid sin
Fortitude/Courage
Stand up for what is right overcome fear & willing to take risks as a disciple of Jesus
Knowledge
Recognized God’s purpose for us; understand meaning of God’s Revelation
Piety/Reverence
Recognized need for God; reliance on God
Fear of the Lord/Wonder & Awe
Do right by God; aware of God’s glory and majesty
