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chapel
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a place of worship and prayer that is smaller than a church, usually found in buildings like hospitals and schools
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choir
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a group of people who sing together
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consecration
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the solemn prayer during the Mass when the bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ
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creeds
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prayers that contain a summary of what the church believes and teaches
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Decalogue
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a name for the Ten Commandments which literally means 'ten words'
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dove
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a symbol for the Holy Spirit. Also, used as a symbol for peace
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Easter Vigil
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the liturgical celebration that takes place on Holy Saturday night. It includes blessing the new fire, readings and songs, and the sacraments of initiation
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Emmanuel
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one of the names given to Jesus in the Bible, it means 'God is with us'
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eucharistic prayer
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during Mass, the great prayer of thanks for all that God has done and continues to do. It culminates in the words of consecration
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faith
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the gift given by God that moves us to believe n him and in his revelation. It is one of the theological virtues
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charity
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the theological virtue which helps us love God above all, and love our neighbor and ourselves because of our love for God
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confession
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the act of telling our sins to the priest in the sacrament of Reconciliation, also another name for the sacrement
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contrition
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true sorrow for sin and the firm intention of not sinning again
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deacons
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men consecrated in the sacrament of Holy Orders to assist bishops and priests, especially in the ministry of mercy and charity
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disciple
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one who is a follower and a learner, someone who helps in spreading the teachings and values of another
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Easter Triduum
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the three great holy days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil
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Ecumenical Council
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a gathering of all bishops of the world in order to make solemn decisions for the whole church
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Epistles
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the letters in the New Testament, written by Paul of another disciples. The word comes from the Greek word for 'letter'
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examination of conscienceq
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taking time to think about our choices and actions to see if they have been in keeping with God's will for us
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fast
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to go without food for a period of time as a sign of our love for God and a way of making up for sin
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