 | Term | Definition |
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Nero |
first emperor to persecute Christians |
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Schism |
break in the Church |
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Catholic |
universal |
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Infallibility |
pope guided by Holy Spirit is free from error in faith/morals |
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Lord's Day |
obligation to celebrate Eucharist |
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Ephesus |
council in 431 AD declared Mary as Mother of God |
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Vatican II |
council in 1962 AD called by Pope John XXIII to |
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encyclical |
letter by pope to the world |
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icon |
religious image of Eastern Churches |
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Crusades |
tried to regain Holy Lands from Muslims, end fighting in Europe, open communications East/West |
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Didache |
teachings of 12 Apostles |
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Cathedral |
"chair" church of Archbishop/Cardinal |
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Inquistion |
trial of |
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Evangelization |
proclaiming the Good News |
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Magnificat |
Mary's prayer at Visitation |
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Assumption |
Aug. 15th - mary's body and soul to heaven |
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Liturgy of Hours |
divine office |
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diocese |
bishop's territory |
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magisterium |
teaching authority of Church |
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Trent |
Council in 1545 stressed the 7 sacraments |
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vernacular |
country's own language at Sacred Liturgy allowed by Vatican II |
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Paraclete |
God the Holy Spirit (Comforter) |
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Communion of Saints |
people on earth, heaven and purgatory |
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Commandment 1 |
Respect God as #1 |
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Commandment 2 |
Respect God's Name |
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Commandment 3 |
Respect God's Day |
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Commandment 4 |
Respect parents/lawful authority |
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Commandment 5 |
Respect Life/Health |
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Commandment 6 |
Respect Sex (Actions/Words) |
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Commandment 7 |
Respect Property (Actions) |
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Commandment 8 |
Respect Truth |
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Commandment 9 |
Respect Sex (Desires) |
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Commandment 10 |
Respect Property (Desires) |
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theological virtues |
relates directly to God (faith, hope, charity/love) |
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cardinal virtues |
prudence, justice, fortitude, temperence |
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venial sin |
weakens relationship with God |
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mortal sin |
destroys relationship with God |
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free will |
obey God of our own accord |
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Immaculate Conception |
(Dec. 8) Mary never had original sin on her soul (Patroness of U.S.) |
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Corporal Works of Mercy |
provide for physical comfort (food, drink, shelter, visits, funerals) |
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Spiritual Works of Mercy |
provide for the soul's comfort (praying, consoling, advising, comforting, instructing) |
