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Religion Vocab Wk 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Advent | First season of the Liturgical Year; preparation for Jesus; purple |
| Lent | Starts of Ash Wednesday; includes the Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday; 40 days; purple |
| Ordinary TIme | The first section of this is from the Baptism of Jesus in early January to the day before Lent; the second section of this is from the Monday after Pentecost until Christ the King Sunday; green |
| Easter Season | The most important feast of the Church year; white |
| Pentecost | This is when the Holy Spirit appeared to the Apostles 50 days after Easter |
| Gospel | A record of Jesus’ life written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John |
| First Reading | During the Liturgy of the Word, this reading is taken from the Old Testament or the Book of Revelation |
| Second Reading | During the Liturgy of the Word, this reading is taken from the Epistles or the Acts of the Apostles |
| Contrition | Sorrow or being sorry for our sins |
| Prodigal Son | A parable that shows forgiveness and reconciliation |
| Holy Orders | Sacrament administered by a bishop through which men receive the power and grace to perform their sacred duties as ordained ministers |
| Matrimony | Sacrament that unites a Christian man and a Christian woman in marriage |
| Anointing of the Sick | Sacrament in which the priest gives health and strength to the soul and sometimes the body when there is a danger of death |
| Liturgy of the Eucharist | This includes the Presentation of the Gifts, Prayer Over the Gifts, the Eucharistic Prayer, and the Communion Rite |
| Liturgy of the Word | This includes the writing of the prophets (from the Old Testament) and the memoirs of the apostles (from the New Testament) |