8Th Grade Ccd Vocabulary

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Actual Grace

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The help God gives in our particular need or to do a particular good act or to avoid evil.

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Ascension

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When the risen Jesus is taken up into Heaven.

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Annunciation

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The visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary to tell her that she would be the mother of Jesus and give birth to the Savior. This feast day is celebrated on March 25.

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Advent

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The season of four weeks before Christmas where the Church prepares for the birth of Christ.

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Anointing of the Sick

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One of the sacraments of healing for people that are seriously ill, elderly, or in danger of dying. In the sacrament, the person's forehead and hands are anointed with the blessed oil of the sick.

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Apostles

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The 12 men Jesus chose to be his closest followers and to share in His work and mission in a special way. For example, Peter, James, John, and Matthew.

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Assumption

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Mary, the Mother of God, was taken up into Heaven (assumed), body and soul. The feast of the Assumption is August 15.

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Baptism

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The sacrament that makes a person a child of God and a member of the Church. It takes away original sin and personal sin.

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Bible

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God's word written by humans and inspired by the Holy Spirit.

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Beatitudes

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Jesus' 8 teachings about the meaning and the path to true happiness. They paint the picture of a "perfect" being, ready to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. (Blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and those who are persecuted.)

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Blasphemy

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The sin of showing contempt or lack of reverence for God or His Name.

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Canonization

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The process by which the Catholic Church officially declares someone with heroic virtue to be a saint.

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Catholic

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A word that means "universal." The Church is meant for all people, in all times, and in all places.

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Chastity

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A moral virtue that helps individuals maintain the right balance of body and spirit in human sexuality. Chastity helps individuals express their sexuality in the right way for their state in life (married, single, ordained, consecrated).

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Character

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A permanent, sacramental, spiritual seal that strengthens us to do God's work. A seal is given in Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. These sacraments can only be received once.

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Christ

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A word that means "anointed one." Jesus is the anointed one who was sent by God to save the people.

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Communion of Saints

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All the faithful. That is all on earth, in purgatory, and in Heaven.

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Contrition

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True sorrow for disobeying God through sin and a commitment to avoid sin in the future.

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Conversion

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A sincere change of mind, heart, and desire to turn away from sin and evil and turn toward God.

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Confirmation

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The sacrament of initiation through which the spiritual life received in Baptism is strengthened and the person is sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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Conscience

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The God-given ability that helps individuals know the difference between right and wrong.

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Covenant

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A sacred promise between God and humans. God made the first covenant with Abraham.

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Creed

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A formal statement of what is believed. The word "creed" comes from the Latin for "I believe." There are two main creeds of the Church - The Nicene Creed and the Apostle's Creed.

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Cardinal Virtues

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Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance.

These 4 are the most important moral virtues to which all others are connected.

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Corporal Works of Mercy

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Actions that care for the physical needs of others, such as feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, or visiting the sick.

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Devotions

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Popular Prayers and practices that honor Jesus, Mary, and the saints. For example, the Rosary or Stations of the Cross.

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Decalogue

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Another name for the Ten Commandments; Greek for "Ten words."

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Diocese

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A particular or "local" Church; a community of faithful united under the leadership of the bishop. A diocese is usually a set geographical area. We belong to the Archdiocese of Newark.

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Discernment

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The process by which a person reflects, discusses and prays about how God might be calling him/her to live out a particular vocation.

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Doctrines

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Official teachings of the Church.

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Domestic Church

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A term used for the Christian family. It is here that, as a community, the children learn first about God through the love, teaching, and good example of parents and other family members.

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Evangelists

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One of the four authors of the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The word is also used for those who actively spread the Christian faith.

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Easter

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The day that Jesus rose from the dead.

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Eternal

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This word means "without end." It is a term we use about God, who has no beginning and no end. He always was and always will be.

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Eucharist

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The sacrament of Jesus' body and blood. Also called "Holy Communion."

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Encyclicals

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Official letters written by the Pope, usually addressed to all Church members.

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Faith

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Believing in God and all that He has revealed. Faith is both a gift from God and a free human choice.

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Free Will

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The ability to choose and make decisions on one's own without being forced to choose or act in a certain way. God gave us this gift so that we could make our own decisions and choose to love Him.

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Grace

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The free and undeserved gift God gives us so we can become His adopted children.

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Gospels

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Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - The first 4 books of the New Testament that contain the life of Jesus.

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Good Friday

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The day that Jesus died on the cross for our sins.

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Heaven

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The state or the experience of being happy with God forever. Eternal life with God.

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Hell

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The state or the experience of eternal separation from God.

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Holiness

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A state of becoming more God-like, living in His presence and with His love. All people are called to be holy.

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Holy Orders

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The sacrament at the Service of Communion in which a man promises to dedicate his life to God and the Church and is ordained as a deacon, priest, or bishop.

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Idolatry

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The sin of putting other people or things in God's place, or before God in our lives.

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Immaculate Conception

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The Church's teaching that Mary was preserved free from original sin from the first moment of her conception (her birth).

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Incarnation

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The mystery of the second person of the Blessed Trinity, the Son of God, who assumed human nature and became man while also remaining God. Jesus is both true God and true man.

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Infallible

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The quality of being free from error. A teaching on faith or morals is infallible when the Pope declares it so, as the teaching authority of the Church.

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Inspiration

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The process by which the Holy Spirit assisted the human authors of the Bible.

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John the Baptist

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John was a relative of Jesus and the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah. He baptized people in the Jordan River, including Jesus, and is considered the last prophet before Jesus.

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Justice

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The constant and firm desire to give God and other people what is their due as children of God, made in His image and likeness, possessing human dignity.

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Kingdom of God

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God's rule of love, peace, and justice in our hearts, lives, and worlds.

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Last supper

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The final meal that Jesus shared with His Apostles before His crucifixion. During this meal, Jesus gave us the Eucharist. This day is celebrated on Holy Thursday.

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Last Judgement

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Christ's judgement of the living and the dead that will occur at His second coming, at the end of time.

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Laity

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Baptized members of the Church who share Jesus' mission and witness to Him and His message. YOU are a member of teh laity.

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Lent

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The season of 40 days during which the Church gets ready for Easter. It is a time of prayer, good works, and sorrow for sin. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday.

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Liturgy

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The official public worship of the Church.

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Liturgical Year

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The Church's calendar of public celebration of the whole Paschal Mystery through seasons and saints.

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Magesterium

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The living teaching authority of the Church, first held by Peter and the Apostles, and passed down through the generations to the Bishops with the Pope as their head.

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Marks of the Church

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One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic - the four essential characteristics of the Church and her mission.

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Martyr

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A person who loses his/her life for witnessing Christ. The word means "witness."

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Mary

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The mother of God; We honor Mary and ask her to pray for us and bring our prayers to her son, Jesus. We do not worship Mary, as worship is reserved for God. She is also called the Blesssed Mother.

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Miracles

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A sign of wonder such as healing, which can take place only through the power of God. Jesus performed many miracles such as walking on water, healing the blind man, and turning water into wine.

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Modesty

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A moral virtue that helps individuals respect their sexuality by being discreet and decent in the way they dress, talk, and act.

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Mortal Sin

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A very serious sin by which someone turns completely away from God. The three conditions of mortal sin are: the matter must be serious; the person must know the action is a serious sin; and the person must freely choose to do it.

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Mystery

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A truth of faith that cannot be fully understood but it is believed because God has shown it in Scripture, in the life of Jesus, or in the teachings of the Church.

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Nativity of Jesus Christ

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The birth of Jesus.

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Natural Law

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God's fatherly instruction that is written on the hearts of all people and understood through our intellect.

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New Testament

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The second part of the Bible that tells of the life and teachings of Jesus, His followers, and the early Church.

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New Commandment

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Jesus' command, recorded in John 15:12, to "Love one another as I have loved you."

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Original Sin

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The sin of the first humans that brought sin, suffering, and death into the world. All humans are born with this, and that is why we are tempted to sin.

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Old Testament

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The first part of the Bible that is about God and His people, before Jesus was born.

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Offices of Christ

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The 3 roles of Jesus as PRIEST, PROPHET, and KING that describe His mission and work among God's people. All those who are baptized share in these roles.

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Parables

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Simple stories that help us to understand bigger concepts or mysteries. Jesus told many parables such as the parable of the lost son, the rich young man, and the parable of the mustard seed.

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Particular Judgement

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Judgement that takes place at the moment of death for each person, where one is rewarded with the blessing of Heaven, purification in purgatory, or condemned to eternal separation in Hell.

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Paschal Mystery

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Christ's work of redemption through His Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension into Heaven.

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Pentecost

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The day 50 days after Jesus' resurrection on which the Holy Spirit comes down upon the Apostles.

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Prophet

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A messenger from God who speaks the truth and calls the people to justice.

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Prayer

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Raising one's heart and mind to God.

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Precepts of the Church

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Church laws that name specific actions that all Catholics must carry out to help them grow in love of God and neighbor.

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Purgatory

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A state of purification between death and Heaven that removes any remaining personal obstacles to eternal union with God.

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Pope

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The successor of Peter, who was the first Pope. The Pope is also the bishop of Rome and the head of the entire Catholic Church. Our current Pope is Benedict XVI.

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Rosary

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Prayers (Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be) that are said on beads while reflecting on the lives of Jesus and Mary.

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Sacraments

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Institued by Christ and given to the Church as outward signs of His grace.

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Sacraments of Initiation

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Baptism, Eucharist (Holy Communion), and Confirmation.

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Sanctifying Grace

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God's devine life within us that makes us His friends and adopted children.

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Saint

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A person who lead a holy life by giving God glory, and who now enjoys eternal life with God in Heaven.

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Salvation

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The loving action of God's forgiveness of sins and the restoration of friendship with the Father brought by Jesus Christ.

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Scandal

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The destructive behavior by which a person deliberately leads another person to sin through his/her own action or inaction.

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Sermon on the Mount

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A collection of Jesus' teachings in Matthew's Gospel.

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Seven

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The number of Sacraments - Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Holy Orders.

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Social Sin

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The sinful action of social structures that result from personal sin and lead to social conditions that do not reflect or promote the law of love.

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Soul

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The spiritual principle of humans, which reflects God.

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Sin

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A deliberate decision to go against God and do what is wrong.

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Ten Commandments

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Ten fundamental moral laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. They are found in the Old Testament. They teach us how to live a moral life.

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Theological Virtues

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FAITH, HOPE and LOVE - these are gifts from God that help us to believe in Him, trust His plan for us, and love Him as He loves us.

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Tradition

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The living and true teachings of Jesus and His good news of salvation that are passed down in the Church from generation to generation.

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Transubstantiation

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The process by which, through the power of the Holy Spirit and the words and actions of the priest, the bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Christ during the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass.

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Transfiguration

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The revelation of Jesus' divine glory to Peter, James, and John.

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The Triduum

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"Three Days." The three high holy days of the Catholic calendar - Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.

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Trinity

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The mystery of one God in three divine persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Also called the Blessed Trinity or Holy Trinity.

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Two Natures of Jesus

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Jesus is both human AND divine.

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Venial Sin

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A less serious sin that weakens but does not destroy one's relationship with God and other people.

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Virtue

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A strong habit of doing good that helps people make good moral decisions.

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Visitation

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Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. Mary is pregnant with Jesus and Elizabeth is pregnant with John the Baptist.

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Vocation

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A holy calling from our Baptism to love and serve God and others. This calling can be lived out through various states of life: Married, single, priest, Brother, Sister.

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Church

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The community of all baptized people who believe in the Blessed Trinity and follow Jesus.