Sacraments Of Initiation Vocab

Question 1

Baptism

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Sacrament by which God cleanses all sin, and one becomes a member of the church

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Confirmation

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Outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit which completes the grace of Baptism

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Eucharist

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A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper commemorating bread and wine

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Discernment

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Practice of listening to God’s call in our lives and distinguishing between good and bad choices

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Catechumen

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An unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer

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Assembly

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community of believers gathered for worship as the Body of Christ

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Disposition

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An inner attitude and readiness to receive God’s gifts (grace) in the Sacraments

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Grace

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God’s gift of friendship and life that enables us to share his life and love

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Holy Spirit

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3rd person of the Trinity who guides the Church; Advocate

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Holy Communion

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Another name for the Eucharist the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

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Holy Water

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Blessed water used in ritual sprinklings or when making the sign of the cross as a reminder of baptism

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Last Supper

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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.

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Paschal Lamb

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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 .

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Priest

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An ordained minister of the Catholic Church having the authority to perform certain rites nd administer certain sacraments

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Reparation

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Making amends for something one did wrong that caused harm to another person or led to loss.

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Ritual

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Established form of the words and actions for a ceremony that is often repeated. The actions have symbolic meaning.

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Sacrament

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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

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Sacramental Character

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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

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Sacred Chrism

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Perfumed olive oil consecrated by the Bisho that is used for anointing in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.

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Oil of Catechumen

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Holy oil that represents a strengthening against evil and a cleansing from sin

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Oil of Anointing

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Holy Oil used to impart grace on people who are suffering, ill or sick

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Symbol

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A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract

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Transsubstantiation

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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

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Sacramentals

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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

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Original Sin

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The sin by which the first humans disobeyed God and thereby lost their original holiness and become subject to death

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Baptism of Blood

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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

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Catechumenate

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The instruction and formation of catechumens, those being prepared for full initiation into the Church, usually reserved for adult converts to Catholicism

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Church

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1. 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

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Efficacious

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The power something holds to cause a desired effect. The Sacraments bring about the spiritual reality they signify

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Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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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

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Wisdom

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See God at work in our lives & world, ups & downs of our lives take on a deeper meaning & purpose

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Understanding

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Comprehend how we need to live a follower of Jesus; deeper insights into faith

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Counsel/Right Judgement

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Know right from wrong and chose the right; avoid sin

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Fortitude/Courage

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Stand up for what is right overcome fear & willing to take risks as a disciple of Jesus

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Knowledge

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Recognized God’s purpose for us; understand meaning of God’s Revelation

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Piety/Reverence

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Recognized need for God; reliance on God

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Fear of the Lord/Wonder & Awe

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Do right by God; aware of God’s glory and majesty