Vocab 3

Question 0

Ecclesia

Answer 0

A Greek word for a duly summoned assembly; also means church

Question 1

Communion of saints

Answer 1

The title refers to two realities. First of all, it designates the “holy things” such as charity and the Eucharist, by which the unity of the faithful is brought about. Second, it refers to the unity of Christ of all the redeemed, those on earth and those who have died.

Question 2

Alienation

Answer 2

An experience of isolation and separateness from god and others

Question 3

Reconciliation

Answer 3

An experience of reuniting and reconnecting with with god and others

Question 4

Magisterium

Answer 4

The teaching office of the church

Question 5

Rabbi

Answer 5

Hebrew for teacher a term frequently applied to Jesus

Question 6

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Answer 6

A “synthesis of the essential and fundamental contents of catholic doctrine, as regards both faith and morals, in the light of the second Vatican council and the whole of the church tradition”

Question 7

Encyclical

Answer 7

An Official letter from the pope, usually addressed to all church members