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20 Cards in this Set
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parable
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A special kind of teaching story' often with a suprise ending, used by Jesus to tell us about the Kingdom of God.
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Peter
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The man chosen by Jesus to be the head of his church and the leader of the apostles; the first pope.
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prayer
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Talking and listening to God either individually or in a group, using one's own words or reciting formal rituals.
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Reconciliation
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The sacrament that celebrates God's forgiveness and reunites us with God and with the Church. The word means "making peace".
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rosary
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A prayer which honors Mary and remembers the special events in the life of Jesus and Mary; the beads on which this prayer is said.
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Sacred Heart
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A devotion to Jesus that focuses on his heart as a symbol of his great love for all people.
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Satan
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The prince of devils; a fallen angel.
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Scripture
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The writings inspired by the Holy Spirit that have been collected in the Bible. The word means "writings".
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Sign of the Cross
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A prayer in honor of the Blessed Trinity, said while making the shape of the cross on ourselves.
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soul
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The part of our being which makes us distinctly human and which will never die.
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parish
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The church community in a town or neighborhood.
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pope
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The leader of the whole Catholic Church; the successor of Saint Peter the Apostle.
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priests
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Men chosen and consecrated in the sacrament of Holy Orders to celebrate Eucharist and the other sacraments with God's people.
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religion
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A system of beliefs, values, rituals, and other practices based upon the love of God an/or the ideas of a spiritual leader.
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sacraments
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Seven signs of God's love and sources of God's grace, given by Jesus to his church. They allow us to share in the life of God.
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saints
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Holy people recognized and honored by the Church as now living in eternal happiness with God.
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Savior
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The title we give to Jesus because he saves us from sin and death.
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sign of peace
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A handshake, hug or kiss shared at Holy Mass to remind us that Jesus calls us to love our neighbors.
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sin
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A word, deed, or desire contraty to the will of God; an offense against God.
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stealing
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The taking of what belongs to another person without permission.
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