Whitehead Chapter 6 Flashcards
Beatitudes
Teachings of Christ of the Sermon on the Mountain, the ways to achieve true happiness.
Actual Grace
Special grace given by God in specific situations to help one choose good over evil.
Christian Discipleship
Following Christ in all ways, involving conversion of the heart, and living a life consistent with Christ’s.
Common priesthood of the faithful
The participation in the priesthood shared by all who are Baptized.
Conscience
Each human’s inner voice telling us what is and is not the right thing to do according to God’s will.
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The seven sacraments that allow us to fully emulate Christ.
Grace
A gift from God allowing us to respond to our vocation and become His adopted children.
Laity
A Christian who has undergone Baptism and Confirmation but not received Holy Orders
Natural law
The objective guidelines that mean a moral life
Precepts of the Church
Duties of all members of the Church
Theological virtues
Faith, hope, and charity. The most important of which is charity, as faith and hope are hollow shells without the intent of charity behind them
Saint
A person (dead or alive) who has demonstrated remarkable holiness, and have had two or more miracles performed through the,.