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62 Cards in this Set

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Annunciation
We celebrate Mary's Yes when God asked her to be the mother of Jesus
Ascension
40 days after Easter. The day on which Jesus returned to heaven to be with God
Assumption
The day on which the Blessed Mother was taken to heaven, body and soul, after her death
Bishops
Leader of a diocese, who take the place of the Apostles today as shepherds of the Church
Blessed Trinity
The 3 Persons in one God: God the Father, God the son, God the Holy Spirit.
Disciple
A follower of Jesus
Pope
The head of the Church who lives in Rome. He is the successor of Saint Peter, who was the first leader of the Church. Our Pope is Benedict XVI
Parable
A story that Jesus told that teaches a lesson
Pastor
The priest who is in charge of a parish
Pentecost
50 days after Easter and is often called the Birthday of the Church. The day on which the Holy Spirit came down on the Apostles
Priest
A man who has the power to offer Mass, to forgive sins, to give the other Sacraments, and to teach God's Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The part of Mass in which our gifts of bread and wine are offered to God and become the Body and Blood of Christ
Liturgy of the Word
The part of the Mass in which we listen to readings from the Bible
Stewardship
The resources of the earth are to be shared and cared for
Bible
Collection of books about God's love for us and our call to live as God's people
Christians
Baptized people, followers of Jesus Christ
Church
Community of people who are baptized and follow Jesus Christ
Communion of Saints
The union of the baptized members of the Church on earth with those who are in heaven and in purgatory
Concluding Rite
The last part of the Mass that reminds us to continue praising and serving God each day
Conscience
God's gift that helps us know right from wrong
Covenant
An agreement between God and his people
Crucified
Nailed to the cross
Deacon
A man who is not a priest but has received the sacrament of Holy orders and serves the Church by preaching, baptizing and assisting the bishop and priests
Dioceses
Local areas of the Church led by bishops
Eternal Life
Living forever with God in the happiness of heaven
Eucharist
The sacrament of Jesus' Body and Blood
Faith
A gift from God that helps us to believe and trust in him
Gospel
Good news that we are saved by Jesus Christ, the son of God
Grace
Our share in God's life and love
Heaven
Life with God forever
Incarnation
The truth that God the son became man
Introductory Rites
The first part of the Mass in which we become one as we prepare to listen to God's word and to celebrate the Eucharist
Justice
Treating everyone fairly and with respect
Kingdom of God
The power of God's love active in the world
Last judgment
Jesus Christ coming at the end of time to judge all peoplel
Laypeople
Baptized members of the Church who share in the mission to bring the good news of Christ to the world
Liturgy
The official public prayer of the Church
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The part of the Mass when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion
Liturgy of the Word
The part of the Mass when we listen and respond to God's word
Marks of the Church
Four characteristics that describe the Church: The Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic
Martyrs
People who die for their Faith
Mass
Celebration of the Eucharist
Miracles
Amazing events that are beyond human power
Mission
Special job
Oil of the sick
Holy oil that has been blessed by a bishop for use in the Anointing of the Sick
Original Sin
The first sin committed by the first human beings
Parable
A short story that uses things form everyday life
Parish
Community of believers who worship and work together
Prayer
Listening and talking to God
Prophet
Someone called by God to speak to the people
Public Ministry
Jesus' work among the people
repent
To turn away from sin and to ask God for help to live a good life
Resurrection
Jesus' being raised from the dead
Rite
A special way that Catholics celebrate, live, and pray to God
Sacrament
Special sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life and love
Sacraments of Christian initiation
The sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
Sacrifice
A gift offered to God by a priest in the name of all the people
Saints
Followers of Christ who lived lives in holiness on earth and now share in eternal life with God in heaven
Second Coming
Jesus' coming at the end of time
Sin
A thought,word, or action that is against God's law
Vocation
God's call to serve him in a certain way
Vows
promises to God