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20 Cards in this Set
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Apostle's Creed
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A statement of Christian faith, a faithful summary of the faith of the Apostles
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Apparition
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An appearance to people on earth of a heavenly being, such as Christ, Mary, or a saint.
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Ascension
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The takin up of Jesus into Heaven 40 days after the resurrection and witnessed by the Apostles. Ascention Thursday is celebrated 40 days after Easter.
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Ash Wednesday
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The first day of Lent. By tradition, Catholics have ashes put in their forheads.
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Assumption
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The taking up of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, into Heaven, celebrated August 15th.
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Atheism
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The denial in theory and/or practice that God exists. Atheism is a sin against the virtue of religion required by the first commandment of the law.
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Ave Maria
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Latin words meaning Hail Mary. The first words of the most popular prayer to Mary.
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Baptism
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The first of the seven scaraments which gives access to the other sacraments. First and chief sacrament of forgiveness of sins because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins.
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Baptismal Font
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A large container of water often made of marble and placed at the entrance of the church. At it, the priest pours the water that is used in the Baptism of the candidate entering the church.
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Beatification
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The first step in the process by which a dead person is officially declared to be a Saint.
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Parallel
adjective |
running alongside, similar, comparable
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Horizontal
ajdective |
parallel to level ground, at right angles to vertival
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Conceal
verb |
to keep from being seen, put out of sight, hidden
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Vertical
adjective |
straight up and down, a direction at right angles to the horizon
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Drench
verb |
to wet thoroughly, to soak
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Shun
verb |
to keep away from, to take pains to avoid
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Resident
noun |
one who lives in a place
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Ruthless
adjective |
having no compassion or pity, cruel, merciless
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Obsolete
adjective |
out of date, no longer in use or fashion
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Magnate
noun |
a rich, powerful, or successful business person
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