Clark Chapter 6 Flashcards
Christian discipleship
Being a follower of Christ. Involves a conversion of heart and a life centered on Jesus Christ as well as following his teachings and being a witness to others.
Actual grace
The supernatural, free, undeserved help from God is given in specific circumstances to help choose the good and avoid evil.
Beatitudes
Teachings of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount about the meaning and way to true happiness.
Common Priesthood of the Faithful
The participation in the priesthood of Christ shared by all the faithful through Baptism
Conscience
The inner voice of a human being, in whose heart is inscribed the Law of God
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, piety, knowledge, and fear of The Lord
Grace
The free and undeserved gift to respond to one’s vocation to become his adoped son or daughter
Holiness
An attribute of God describing his complete separation from the sphere of profane. We can become holy by dedicating ourselves to God
Laity
The faithful people, who have undergone Baptism, are made part of the people of God with the Church; cannot have undergone Holy Orders
Law of Love
The love of God above all else and love their neighbors as themselves.
Ministerial priesthood
Consists of the people who have received Holy Orders.
Natural law
Objective order established by God that determines the requirements for people to thrive and reach fulfillment. Natural law enables man to discern by reason the good and the evil, the truth and the lie.
Precepts of the church
The duties required by the Catholic Church of her members in order to ensure a certain minimum in their spiritual and moral lives.
Saint
Someone on earth, in Purgatory, or in Heaven notable for holiness and heroic virtue. They share in God’s life, glory, and happiness
Sanctification
The process of being made holy; starts with Baptism and ends when a person reaches Heaven.
