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.
