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50 Cards in this Set
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ADVENT
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a period beginning with the Sunday nearest to the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle and embracing four Sundays
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ADVOCATE
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person supporting an idea or cause publicly
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ANNUNCIATION
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The name given to the angels visit to Mary at which the announcement was made that she would be the mother of the son of God.
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APOSTLE
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Men chosen by Jesus to share in his mission in a special way.
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ASSUMPTION
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The believe that when Mary's work on earth was done, God brought her body and soul to live forever with the risen Christ
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BLESSING
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"To be blessed" means 'to be favoured by God'. Blessings therefore are directly associated with God and comes from God.
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CATECHUMENATE
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A period of formation for Chrstian initiation that includes prayer and liturgy religious instruction and service to others.
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CATHOLIC
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Catholic - The combination 'the Catholic Church' (he katholike ekklesia) is found for the first time in the letter of St. Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans, written about the year 110
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CHRISM
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Perfumed oil blessed by the Bishop
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CHURCH
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All those who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him and follow his teachings
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CONSCIENCE
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Our ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong
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CONSECRATION
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The part of the eucharistic prayer when, by the power of the Holy spirit and through the words and actions of the Priest , the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ.
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CONTRITION
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a breaking of something hardened
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DEVOTION
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An act of religious observance or prayer, especially when private
commitment; loyalty |
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ETERNAL LIFE
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Living in happiness with God forever
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EVANGELIZATION
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Proclaiming the Good news of Christ that we say and do.
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GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
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Wisdom
Understaind Right Judgement Courage Knowledge Reverence Wonder Awe |
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GOSPEL
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The word Gospel usually designates a written record of Christ's words and deeds
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GRACE
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Divine love and protection bestowed freely on people.
The state of being protected or sanctified by the favor of God. An excellence or power granted by God. |
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HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
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A day we are obliged to participate in the Mass to celebrate a special event in the life of Jesus, Mary or the Saints.
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
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The believe that Mary was free from original sin the moment whe was conceived.
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INCARNATION
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The truth that the son of God became man.
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INTERCESSION
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a prayer to God on behalf of another person
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KINGDOM OF GOD
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the power of God'slove is active in our lives and the world
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LENT
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The 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday until Easter observed by Christians as a season of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter.
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LITANY
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A set of prayers recited by a leader alternating with responses by the congregation
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LITURGICAL CALENDAR
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The liturgical year, also known as the Christian year, consists of the cycle of liturgical seasons in Christian churches which determines when Feasts, Memorials, Commemorations, and Solemnities are to be observed and which portions of Scripture are to be read.
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LITURGY
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The official public prayer of the Church
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MINISTRY
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is an activity carried out by Christians to express or spread their faith
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MONSTRANCE
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Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
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NEIGHBOR
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A fellow human.
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NEW TESTAMENT
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Jesus Christ uses the words 'new testament' as meaning the alliance established by Himself between God and the world, and this is called 'new' as opposed to that of which Moses was the mediator
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NOVENA
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A recitation of prayers and devotions for a special purpose during nine consecutive days.
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OLD TESTAMENT
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The first of the two main divisions of the Christian Bible, corresponding to the Hebrew Scriptures.
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PARABLE
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A simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson.
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PASCHAL MYSTERY
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Christ's passion , death, Resurrection from the dead, and Ascension into Heaven.
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PENTECOST
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The seventh Sunday after Easter, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples.
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PETITION
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A request: An application to a higher authority, as for sanction or a decision
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PILGRIMAGE
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A journey to a sacred place.
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PRAISE
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An expression of warm approval, admiration or congratulation
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PRAYER
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A reverent petition made to God, a god, or another object of worship.
The act of making a reverent petition to God, a god, or another object of worship. |
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RITE
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A ceremonial act or ritual for a specific occasion.
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SACRAMENT
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An effective sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life.
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SACRAMENTAL
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Blessings, actions, and objects that help us respond to God's grace received int he scraments.
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SAINTS
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Followers of Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth and now share in the eternal life with God.
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SALVATION
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The forgiveness of sins and the restoring of friendship of GOd.
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STEWARDSHIP
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Those who take care of everything that GOd has given them.
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THANKSGIVING
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The fourth Thursday of November, observed as a legal holiday in the United States to commemorate the feast held at Plymouth in 1621 by the Pilgrim colonists and members of the Wampanoag people and marked by the giving of thanks to God for harvest and health.
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TRINITY
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the union of three divine persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in one God.
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WITNESS
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One who publicly affirms religious faith.
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