Sunday, December 16, 2012

Midterm Vocab


Introductory Unit
1.     The Heart- the center for everything that you are.
2.     X and Arrows- the relationship between the divine and human life.
3.     Desire- a strong feeling of wanting something.
4.     Reality- something that is actually experienced or seen; makes us search for the things we desire and therefore we are depended on reality to satisfy our desires.
5.     4 Truths of the “I”- I did not make myself, my desires are unlimited, my abilities are limited, and I expect to be happy at all times.
6.     Religious sense- connected to the hypothesis of revelation.
7.     Ontology- the nature of being.
8.     Being- existent; living.

Anointing of the Sick
9.     Suffering- experiencing something that is bad or unpleasant.
10.  Job- work.
11.  Original Sin- the deliberate sin of the first man; the consequence of the first sin committed by Adam.
12.  Christ the Physician- the healings of Jesus Christ.
13.  Presbyters- a priest or minister of the Church
14.  Who administers the sacrament? Only a priest.
15.  Who can receive the sacrament? Anyone who has been baptized Catholic.
16.  Viaticum- communion for the journey
17.  Grace received- grace of the Holy Spirit
18.  Four main effects of the sacrament- the fortitude to resist temptation in the face of death, a union with the Passion of Christ, grace to prepare for death, and forgiveness of sins.
19.  Transformation through the sacrament- transformation of health, strenght and wellness.
20.  Theodicy- the question that analyzes God’s justice when there is innocent suffering, bad things happen to good people.
21.  Apocalyptic- a type of writing that explains death and suffering of innocent people with the belief that God’s justice comes after death or in an end time when good people will be rewarded and evil people will be punished (heaven and hell)
22.  Apostolate- the mission, focus, or duties of a religious community.
23.  Oil of the Sick- olive or vegetable oil that is blessed by the bishop
24.  Extreme Unction- the sacrament became a preparation for life after death and was given only a “last anointing”
25.  Society of Jesus- a religious order enganged in evangelization and apostolic ministry.
26.  L’Arche Community- Family and faith based homes where people with disabilities live together.
27.  Effects of the sacrament- 1) the uniting of the sick person to the passion of Christ- for the good of the person and Church. 2) the strengthening, peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age. 3) the forgiveness of sins- if the sick person was not able to obtain it through the sacrament of penance. 4) the restoration of health- if it conductive to the salvation of his soul. 5) the preparation for passing over to eternal life- preparation for death.
Reconciliation
28.  Penance- the repentance of sins; 3rd step to reconciliation.
29.  Confession- the acknowledgment of sins; admitting that one has done wrong and is ashamed or embarrassed about it; 2nd step to reconciliation.
30.  Forgiveness- God’s merciful pardon of our sins.
31.  Conversion- the first step of a sinner to repentance and returning in love to God the Father.
32.  Empathy- identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives.
33.  Ten Commandments- ten rules God gave to the Israelites through Moses; 1. Thou shall have no other gods before me. 2. Thou shalt not make thyself an idol. 3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain 4. Remember the Sabbath day to keep holy 5. Honor thy mother and thy father 6. Thou shalt not kill 7. Thou shall not commit adultery 8. Thou shalt not steal 9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor 10. Thou shalt not covet.
34.  Four Dimensions of the Sacrament- Contrition, Confession, Penance, and Absolution.
35.  Brief history of the sacrament- it begins during the time of Jesus and goes back to the New Testament.
36.  Celebrating the sacrament itself- we celebrate by 1. Preparing 2. Entering the reconciliation room 3. Greet the priest, make the sign of the cross 4. Share the reading from Scripture that you’ve chosen to read 5. Confess your sins, beginning with the last time you’ve celebrated the sacrament 6. Express your sorrow 7. Open yourself to the healing and mercy of God 8. Respond “His mercy endures forever” 9. Dismisses you with “go in peace”, respond “Thanks be to God” 10. Take a few minutes in quiet prayer outside the room of reconciliation.
37.  Examination of Conscience- the recall of sins and the question of “what you have done with full knowledge and full consent against God’s Commandments.
38.  Contrition- 1st step to reconciliation; the intention of not sinning anymore.
39.  Act of Contrition- a Catholic prayer that expresses sorrow for sins.
40.  Confession of Sin- admitting our sins to a priest.
41.  Absolution- the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance.
42.  Sin- an immoral act considered to be transgression against divine law.
43.  Mortal Sin- serious violations of God’s law of love that result in the loss of Gods love in the soul of the sinner.
44.  Venial Sin- sins that weaken and wound our relationship with God but do not destroy divine life in our souls.
45.  Moral Object- either good moral actions or evil actions.
46.  Original Sin- the first sin committed by Adam and Eve.
47.  Personal Sin- sins that are committed by an individual.
48.  Sacramental Seal- the secrecy priests are bound to keep regarding any sins confessed to them.
49.  Restitution- the act of repairing, restoring, or paying for any damage our sins have inflicted on others or their property.
50.  Concupiscence- an inclination to commit sin that can be found in human desires as a result of original sin.
51.  Fornication- sexual intercourse between an unmarried man and unmarried woman.
52.  Excommunication- a serious penalty that means the baptized person is no longer in communion with the Catholic Church.
53.  Apostasy- the denial of Christ and the repudiation of the Christian faith by a baptized person.
54.  Hersey- the belief or opinion at odds with what is generally accepted.
55.  Schism- a break in church unity from the failure to accept the pope as the vicar of Christ.
56.  Grace of Reconciliation- our sanctifying grace is restored to the soul; our sins are forgiven; when received without any mortal sin on the soul, the sacrament of Reconciliation imparts to the soul an increase in sanctifying grace; any venial sins are forgiven.
57.  Confession is necessary for God to forgive our sins and to release or cleanse the guilt within our hearts.
58.  God forgives sin.
59.  The role of the priest is to listen to the confessions of our sins and represents Christ in his ministry.
60.  One should attend confession at least once a year.
61.  Three required acts of the Penitent are the sinner must be contrite of heart, confess with their lips, and make fruitful satisfaction.
62.  Interior Repentance- another name for the word “contrition”
63.  A priest administers the sacrament of Reconciliation.

Matrimony
64.  Declaration of Nullity-
65.  Abortion- the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy.
66.  Contraception- the deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse.
67.  Sterilization- the act of making an organism barren or infertile; unable to reproduce.
68.  Natural Family Planning- the traditional method of starting a family; any of several methods of family planning that do not involve sterilization or a contraceptive device or drugs.
69.  Nuptial Blessing- prayers for the blessing of a couple being married, especially the bride.
70.  Fidelity- faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
71.  Divorce- the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.
72.  Polygamy- being married more than once.
73.  Adultery- acts of marriage between married person and party other than the spouse.
74.  Annulment- revocation; the state of being cancelled or void.
75.  Purpose of Marriage- to reproduce and start a family.
76.  Unity- for the good of the husband and wife; to support each other and help each other grow, to become closer to God.
77.  Procreation- marriage creates communion of love into which children can be born.
78.  Intimacy- used to enhance the unity of the spouses and procreation.
79.  Rites for celebrating marriage- couples express desire to marry, exchange of vows, blessing and exchange of rings, blessing of couple.
80.  Free Consent- an agreement between individuals.
81.  Exchange of Vows- the exchange of promises towards a man and woman during the process of marriage.
82.  Parts of Marriage Celebration- the liturgy of the word, the liturgy of marriage, and the nuptial blessing.
83.  Grace- a virtue coming from God.
84.  Family- a group of people consisting of two parents and children living together in a household.
85.  Domestic Church- “belonging to the Lord;” expresses the profound meaning of “church”
86.  Matrimony as a covenant- the most important human bond that holds all of God’s work on the planet together.
87.  Cohabitation- living together before being married.
88.  Creation- something that is being brought into existence.

Holy Orders
89.    Diocese- a district under the pastoral care of a bishop. 
90.    Vicar- a representative or deputy of a bishop; a clergyman in charge of a chapel.
91.    Episcopal College- members of the Church.
92.    Synod of Bishops- an advisory body for the pope; a group of bishops who have been chosen for different regions of the world.
93.    Ecumenical Council- a conference of ecclesiastical dignitaries and theological experts convened to discuss and settle matters of Church doctrine and practice.
94.    Infallibility- the doctrine that the pope is incapable of error in pronouncing dogma.
95.    Imprimatur- an official license by the Roman Catholic Church to print an ecclesiastical or religious book.
96.    Parish- a small administrative district typically having its own church and priest or pastor.
97.    Stole- what priests must wear to celebrate the sacraments.
98.    Dalmatic- a long wide-sleeved tunic, which serves as a liturgical vestment in the Roman Catholic Church.
99.    Seminary- a school, especially a theological school for the training of priests, ministers, or rabbis.
100. Celibacy- the sate of one who has chosen to remain unmarried for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven in order to give himself entirely to God and the service of his people.
101. Bishops- constituted a Pastor in the Church to be the teacher of doctrine, the priest of sacred worship, and the minister of governance.
102. Pope- the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
103. Priest- an ordained minister of the Catholic Church having authority to perform rites and administer sacraments. 
104. Deacon- an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of a priest in the Church.
105. Cardinal- a leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church, nominated by the pope and collectively forming the Sacred College.
106. Clergy- the body of all people ordained for religious duties.
107. Chasuble- a sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic priest when celebrating Mass.
108. Discern- “to separate out”
109. Who can be ordained? Anyone who has a religious degree.
110. Three degrees of Holy Orders- a priest, deacon, or bishop.
111. Grace- a virtue of God.

Baptism
112.  Definition- the cleansing of original sin; the “door of the Church”
113.  Proper matter- flowing water
114. Correct words/form- “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” with triple pour of water.
115.  Designated Minister- Bishop, Priest, or Deacon.
116. Candidates- anyone.
117. Signs of Baptism- water, paschal candle, white garment, oil of the Catechumen, Sacred Chrism oil.
118. Oils of Baptism- olive oil, placed on the crown of the head.
119.  Water- the proper matter of Baptism; essential matter of the sacrament.
120.  Baptismal Name- the name that is given to a child at birth and is encouraged to be that of saints or of a holy person.
121.  Effects of Baptism- purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit; it enables us to believe in God (theological virtues), live according to the power of the Holy Spirit (the sanctifying gifts), and grow in goodness (moral virtues).
122.  Concupiscence- the inclination towards sin and evil.
123.  RCIA process- 1) Evangelization- a person hears the word of God and responds to it; followed by the rite of acceptance. 2) Catechumenate- studies the faith in special parish classes, mentored by a sponsor, does service, and participates in the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. 3) Purification and Enlightenment- During Lent, Catechumens scrutinize their lives and do penance; they receive the Lord’s prayer and the creed on which to center their lives; at the end, they receive the 3 sacraments of initiation. 4) Mystagogia- the newly baptized neophytes continue to meet with one another after Easer until Pentecost, gradually taking their place in the Church.

Confirmation
124. Definition- the sacrament thorough which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our faith as strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Christ.
125.  Proper matter- anointing with Chrism.
126.  Correct words/ form- “Be Sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” with oil on the forehead in the sign of the Cross.
127.  Designated minister- Bishop
128.  Seal- to be sealed the Gift of the Holy Spirit after being anointed.
129.  Holy Spirit- the “Holy Ghost”; the doctrine of the Catholic Church concerning the Holy Ghost forms an integral part of her teaching on the mystery of the Holy Trinity.
130.  Gifts of the Spirit- the gifts of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, fortitude, counsel, piety, and fear of the Lord.
131.  Pentecost- a feast which commemorates the Decent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, fifty days after the Resurrection of Christ; the birthday of Confirmation.
132.  Why we confirm- it confirms Baptism and allows a person to mature through the Holy Spirit.
133.  Sponsor- a person who makes a pledge or promise on behalf of another.
134. Confirmation Name- a name that a person receives after going through Confirmation.
135.  Anointing with Chrism- The anointing of the forehead with chrism in the form of a cross signifies that the Catholic who is confirmed must always be ready to profess his faith openly and to practice it fearlessly.
136.  Laying on of hands- ancient gesture used in Confirmation
137.  Effects/ Implications- an increase of sanctifying grace, the strengthening of our faith, and the gifts of the Holy Ghost.

Eucharist
138. Definition- a symbol of the Body and Blood of Christ; nourishes the soul and is
139.  Source and Summit- represents the Eucharist; our faith
140. Transcendence- the overcoming of the normal limitations imposed by the human condition, whether temporarily or abindingly.
141.  Consecration- the moment the bread and wine are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ.
142. Transubstantiation- the presence of Jesus through the bread and wine
143. Tabernacle- a secure place to reserve the Eucharist
144. Other Names- the mass, Holy Communion, the Lord’s Supper, The Breaking of the Bread
145.  Proper Matter- wheat based Bread and pure grape wine
146. Correct words/ form- the words of Institution: “This is my body… This the chalice of my blood…”
147.  Designated minister- Bishop or Priest
148. Eucharistic Meal- bread and wine.
149.  Mass/ Liturgy
·      Introductory Rites- beginning of Mass.
·      Liturgy of the Word- first reading from the Old Testament, Acts or Revelation; Responsorial Psalm. Second reading from the New Testament letter; Gospel reading.
·      Liturgy of the Eucharist- the presentation of the offering; Eucharistic prayer; contains the Communion Rite and Dismissal Rite.
150. Corpus Christi- a feast to celebrate the tradition and belief in the body and blood of Christ.
151. Unity with Christ- Christ becomes a part of us
152.  Sunday Obligation- Sunday is made holy to celebrate Christ; obligated to go to Church and worship Him.