redeem
Jesus Christ act of paying the price if his own death on the cross to save us from sin and them to eternal life in union with the Holy Trinity
Pentacost
A Greek word that means "fiftieth day." On this day, the Church celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles. It is often called the "birthday of the Church."
Paraclete
another name for the Holy Spirit that means advocate, defender, or consoler
Apostolic Succession
Unbroken chain of authority connecting the pope and bishops with the Apostles of Jesus through the sacrament of holy orders
god is sound of all creation and blessing
received from liturgy, from beginning to end, receive blessing from the father to receive his grace
Real Presence
The presence of Jesus Christ in the consecrated species of bread and wine
Amnesis
Recalls Jesus' passion, death, resurrection, and ascension
Liturgy of the Word
The portion of the Mass that includes the reading of Scripture and the homily. Memories of apostles.
Epicelsis
Calling down of the Holy Spirit, at mass when the priest blesses Communion.
Common Priesthood
The priesthood of the faithful. Christ has made the Church a "kingdom of priests" who share in his priesthood through the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.
Sacred Tradition
The living transmission of the Church's Gospel message found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship
disposition
interior feelings of a person recieving sacraments. Celebrating the sacraments and the grace received. Includes recipient openness to avoid sin and give grace in life
Evangelist
one who proclaims in word and deed the Good News of Jesus Christ
Sacramentary character
An indelible spiritual mark that is the permanent affect of baptism. Made a permanent configuration of Jesus Christ. because of this holy orders and confirmation are never repeated
Liturgical Year
The annual cycle of religious feasts and seasons that forms the context for the Church's worship
Liturgical Year
Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time
forn
words of sacraments
matter
objects and gestures
how long is echo bible cycle in church readings
3 years
Easter Triduum
The three-day liturgy that is the Church's most solemn celebration of the Paschal Mystery
40 days
time Jesus spent in wilderness
advent means
coming
Catechumen
An unbaptized person who is preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church by engaging in formal study, reflection, and prayer.
Holy Days of Obligation
Feast days in the liturgical year on which, in addition to Sundays, Catholics are obliged to participate in the Eucharist.
Mystagogia
A Greek term that means "unfolding of the mystery." It is named for the period following the Baptism of adults. During this time, the newly baptized are to open themselves more fully to the graces received in Baptism.
Adoration
The prayerful acknowledgment that God is God and Creator of all that is.
Lectio Divina
Reading and meditation on Scripture.
blessing
A prayer asking that God care for a particular person, place, or activity. A simple blessing is usually made with the Sign of the Cross.
Liturgy of the Hours
Also known as the Divine Office, the official, public, daily prayer of the Catholic Church. The Divine Office provides standard prayers, Scripture readings, and reflections at regular hours throughout the day.
blessing
A prayer asking that God care for a particular person, place, or activity. A simple blessing is usually made with the Sign of the Cross.
petition
Asking God for something
Intercession
A prayer on behalf of another person or group
Thanksgiving
A prayer of gratitude for the gift of life and the gifts of life.
praise
A prayer of acknowledgment that God is God, giving God glory not for what he does, but simply because he is.
vocal prayer
A prayer that is spoken aloud or silently, such as the Lord's Prayer.
Meditation
thinking about or searching for god
contemplation
resting in God's presence