Test 1 Flashcards
Who instituted World Youth Day?
Saint John Paul the second
ex opere operato
“by the work worked”
Holy Week
The week preceding Easter and begins on Palm Sunday. Holy Thursday celebrates the mass of the Lord’s supper. On Good Friday we remember Jesus’s passion and death. On Holy Saturday we eagerly prepare for the Easter Vigil. Concludes with the Easter Vigil.
Liturgical Year (When does it begin?)
It begins at advent.
Roman Missal:
This is the book the priest uses at the altar and at his chair. It includes all the prayers of the Mass
Ordinary Time:
It is called the ordinary times because its days are numbered with ordinal numbers. There are two blocks of Ordinary Times in the liturgical calendar. The first takes place between the Christmas season and Lent.
Liturgical Colors/meaning and significance:
Purple; waiting – Advent
White and gold; Joy – Christmas
Green; hope – Ordinary Times
Purple; penance – Lent
White and Gold; joy – Easter
Deposit of Faith:
Our tradition that was handed down from Christ to the Apostles to us - unchanging. An example is any of the Sacraments.
Opus Dei:
Meaning the work of God in Latin. The sacrifice of God’s son.
Liturgy:
The Church’s official, public, communal prayer. It is God’s work in which The People of God participate. The Church’s most important liturgy is the Eucras.
Trinitarian:
The Church’s liturgy is trinitarian meaning the Three Divine Persons( The Father, Son and Holy Spirit) are at work.
Icon:
An icon is an image of Jesus, Mary or one of the Saints. Greek word meaning image.
Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity. The Holy Spirit is active in liturgy, preparing us to encounter Christ. It is represented by a dove or fire.
Origination of Liturgy and Sacraments:
Comes through scripture and tradition. Handed down from Christ.
Magisterium
The Churches living teaching office, Which consist of bishops, and communion with the Pope
Ritual:
An established pattern of actions usually including words and action for a ceremony that is repeated often.
Easter:
On Easter Sunday we continue our celebration of Christ’s Resurrection in all its splendor, with the fullest joy. It lasts until pentecost and lasts 50 days
Sola Scriptura:
The belief in scripture alone.
Tradition:
Refers to the passing on of the gospel message
Sola fide:
The belief that salvation comes only through faith.
Paschal Mystery:
The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ through his Passion(Suffering, Death, Resurrection and Ascension).
Epiphany:
“Epi” means around and “phany” means to be revealed. So it means to receive a revelation. Celabters the revelation of the savior to the gentiles.
Trinity:
Latin Trinus meaning “threefold” referring to the central mystery of the Christain faith that God exists as a communion of three distinct of the Divine Persons.
Liminal:
Meaning threshold, being content in a transition between phases. Where everything we know is questionable.
Passover:
The celebration when the Jews came out of Egypt through the blood of the lamb. It is also the day when Jesus was crucified.
Lent:
During Lent we recall Christ’s passion for forty days. It symbolizes penance. It starts on Ash Wednesday. Pray, fasting and almsgiving
Tradition:
Tradition with a lowercase t means elements that emerge over time.
Triduum:
The last days of passion week. They’re the most solemn of the entire year, it is three days, holy thursday, Good friday and holy Saturday.
How is the Trinity present in the Mass?:
It is present through the eucharist. God’s gift of his son Jesus CHrist is given up for our sins each mass. In mass we celebrate the paschal mystery. In mass the holy spirit prepares us for Christ.
Liturgical year
The annual cycle of religious feasts and seasons that forms the context for the Church’s worship
Liturgical year
The annual cycle of religious feasts and seasons that forms the context for the Church’s worship.It celebrates seasons that form the context for the Church’s worship. During the liturgical year we remember and celebrate God the Father’s saving plane as revealed through Jesus Christ.
What seasons are present in the Liturgical year?
Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Pentecost.
What is the holiest week of the year?
Holy week
Describe the Easter Triduum.
The Easter Triduum consists of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. In this time we remember in the most intense way possible the suffering and death of Christ. Holy Thursday we celebrate the last supper, the sacrament of the eucharist was instituted. Good Friday is the commemoration of Jesus’ walk on calvary: His death and suffering. It is the only day of the whole year we don’t celebrate Mass. Holy Saturday is a day of waiting and anticipation. It’s also the night of the vigil where new catholics come to the Church.
Describe the Easter Triduum.
The Easter Triduum consists of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. In this time we remember in the most intense way possible the suffering and death of Christ. Holy Thursday we celebrate the last supper, the sacrament of the eucharist was instituted. Good Friday is the commemoration of Jesus’ walk on calvary: His death and suffering. It is the only day of the whole year we don’t celebrate Mass. Holy Saturday is a day of waiting and anticipation. It’s also the night of the vigil where new catholics come to the Church.
Who instituted the sacraments?
Instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church.
What is the cross the symbol of?
The cross is a symbol of redemption
Who was Therese of Lisieux?
She was a nun-thatbecameadocteroftheChurch
Name and define the 5 types of prayer.
Blessing - bless and adore God.
Praise -erupt with joy and expression of love of God
Petion - needs of others.
Thanksgiving - thank God for his goodness.
Intercession - our needs(forgiveness)
Describe the three expressions of prayer.
Vocal - uses words to speak to God.
Meditation - uses thought and imagination to get in touch with God.
Contemplation - “resting in God”: wordless prayer.
What are 3 sacramentals, what is Mrs. Falcone’s favorite sacramental?
Blessing ourselves with holy water
Blessing yourself with holy ashes
Blessing ourselves with holy cards
