Spring Final Flashcards
St. Matthias
Was the replacement for St. Jude(or St. Judas). He met the standards of being someone who was a disciple from the very beginning, from his baptism until the Ascension. He was a witness of Jesus’ resurrection, and followed Jesus before anyone knew him, stayed with him when he made enemies, and believed in him when he spoke of the cross and of eating his body- teachings that had made others melt away.
Sacred Scripture
the bible
Grace
Revelation
Pentateuch
First 5 books of the bible
Covenant
solemn agreement between people or between God & man, made by swearing an oath before God and involving mutual commitments and promises
Contract
Divine Filiation
referring to fact that the Sacrament of Baptism makes us spiritual sons & daughters of God. While it’s not equal to Jesus’, it’s a participation in the Sonship of Christ- that is uncreated & eternal.
St. Polycarp
Sacraments
efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the church, by which divine life is dispensed to us through the work of the Holy Spirit. often called a “mystery” in the East
Catholic
meaning “universal”, used in the early church referring to the fact that the Gospel of Christ was for the entire world. It is also the name for the catholic church, the universal curch est. by Christ
Epiphany
Greek for “manifestation”, this church holiday’s feast celebrates the adoration of the Christ child by the 3 Magi, the baptism of Christ in Jordan river, & his 1st miracle at wedding of Cana
Gentile
Any NON-JEW
Typology
study of how the NEW testament is FORESHADOWED in the OLD testament. EX: Christ is a types of the New Adam, or Noah’s Ark is a type for the saving role of the church itself
Psalms
book of the OLD testament filled with hymns & poetry, which was mainly written about Israelites’ captivity and some of credited to King David. This book is filled rich in prophecy
Sacred Tradition
latin for “to hand down”, church’s teachings that have been passed down through ages etc
Gnosticism
belief that salvation came from obtaining secret experimental knowledge
Pentecost
descent of the Holy Spirit, in the form of rushing wind & tongues of fire, upon the Apostles after Jesus’ ascension. This event fulfilled Jesus’ promise to send his spirit to teach, guide, and empower the Apostles in their mission
Charism
specific gift or grace of the Holy Spirit that directly or indirectly benefits the church
St. Stephan
Magisterium
Abosolution
Transubstantiation
Lectio Divina
Contrition
Sacramental Character
Messiah
Hebrew for “anointed”. Reference for Jesus cause he accomplished perfectly the divine mission of priest, prophet, and king, signified by his being anointed as Christ.
Apocalypse
another name for the Book of REVELATION, the final book of the bible. It’s attributed to st. John and written during his exile on the island of Patamos. This strengthened persecuted Christians…
Idolatry
the worship of idols
Redemption
Act of redeeming, used to refer to God’s saving act of sending his Son, Jesus, to suffer and die on the cross for the sins of humanity & rise from the dead in triumph, making it possible for our salvation- our hopes for being reunited with God in Heaven
Passover
Jewish feast commemorating the deliverance of their firstborn males from death by the blood of the lamb sprinkled on the doorpost while in bondage in Egypt, angel of Death PASSed OVER their homes, allowing the people to leave Egypt for the Promised land. Eucharist celebrates the Passover