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Rel Midterm Vocab
List of Vocabulary Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Code of Canon Law | the rules that guide all aspects of Church life |
| Models of the Church | Institution, Mystical Communion, Sacrament, Herald, Servant, Community of Disciples |
| Ecumenism | the effort to unite all christians |
| Liturgy | The public worship of the church |
| Evangelization | to proclaim the Good News of Jesus |
| Marks of the Church and meanings | One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic |
| Justification | God moving us from a state of sin to a state of grace |
| Gifts of the Holy Spirit/meaning | Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgement, Knowledge, Fear of the Lord, Fortitude, Piety |
| Sanctifier of the Church/why? | Holy Spirit. because it builds animates and sanctifies the Church. |
| Scripture | the written record of God's love for us |
| images of the church | Mary, leaven, vine and branches, Sheepfold, Mystical body of Christ, temple of the Holy Spirit, Bride of Christ |
| Paschal Mystery | the suffering, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus |
| Vatican II | 21st and most recent ecumenical council of the Catholic Church. Called by Pope John XXIII. Made Mary the Mother of the Church. |
| encyclical | a letter written by the Pope to the Catholic Church or sometimes to the whole world, sometimes expresses Church teaching on specific and important issues. |
| Communion of Saints | all members of the Church on Earth, in heaven and in purgatory |
| Salvation History | the story of God's loving relationship with his people |
| Sacraments and Categories | At the Service of Communion: Matrimony and Holy Orders; Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation; Healing: Anointing of the Sick, Reconciliation |
| Roles of Church Leaders | immediate: teach, govern, sanctify; for the World: priest: lead people in holiness; prophet: serve as the official teachers of the Church. |
| purgatory | state of those not ready to see God face-to-face |
| Responsibilities of members of the Church | worship, believe, and serve. participate in the sacraments and Mass; put faith in Jesus; give loving service to all of God's people |