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vocation

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a word that means “call”; this call being the call to follow Jesus Christ

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virtue

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a firm attitude, stable disposition, and habitual disposition of our intellect and will that regulates our actions, directs our passions, and guides our conduct according to reason and faith

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cardinal virtues

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hinge virtues from which all other virtues come: temperance, justice, prudence, and fortitude

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vice

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a bad habit

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religion

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the relationship between God and humans that results in a body of beliefs and a set of practices

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justification

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the Holy Spirit’s grace that cleanses us from our sins through faith in Jesus Christ and baptism; makes us right with God

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charisms

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special gifts the Holy Spirit gives to individual Christians to build up the Church

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Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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God-given abilities that help us live a Christian life with God’s help; wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, piety, fortitude, and fear of the Lord

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theological virtues

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three important virtues bestowed upon us at Baptism that relate us to God: faith, hope, and charity

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corporal works of mercy

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charitable actions that include, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, sheltering the homeless, and burying the dead

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spiritual works of mercy

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seven practices of Catholic charity directed toward the soul of our neighbor; counsel the doubtful, instruct the ignorant, admonish the sinner, comfort the sorrowful, forgive injuries, bear wrongs patiently, and pray for the living and the dead

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free will

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the power rooted in reason and will to perform deliberate actions on one’s own responsibility

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Fruits of the Holy Spirit

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result of living in union with the Holy Spirit; charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, modesty, self-control, generosity, chastity

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conscience

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a person’s most secret core and sanctuary that helps the person determine between good and evil

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domestic church

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a name for the Christian family

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evangelization

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sharing the Good News

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common priesthood

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the priesthood of the faithful; Christ has made the Church a “kingdom of priests” who share in his priesthood through Baptism and Confirmation

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patron saints

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saints that are chosen as special intercessors or protectors for our lives

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evangelical counsels

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vows of personal poverty, chastity understood as lifelong celibacy, and obedience to the demands the community that those entering the consecrated life profess

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chastity

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the moral virtue that enables people to integrate their sexuality into their stations in life

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Blessed Sacrament

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a name given to the Holy Eucharist, especially the consecrated elements reserved in the tabernacle for adoration, or for the sick

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contemplation

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wordless prayer whereby a person’s mind and heart rest in God’s goodness and majesty

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contrition

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heartfelt sorrow and aversion for sins committed along with the intention of sinning no more

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Eucharist

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source and summit of Christian life; from the Greek word meaning “thankful,” Eucharist is one of the Sacraments of Initiation

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Forty Hours' Devotion
a prayer devotion made for 40 continuous hours in which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed
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Jesus Prayer
short, formulaic prayers that are prayed repeatedly; may have originated with the Desert Fathers in the fifth century
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lectio divina
"divine reading"; prayerful way to read the Bible or other sacred writings
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litany
from the Latin "letania" meaning prayer or supplication; a form of prayer used in liturgies that includes prayers with responses
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Liturgy of the Hours
the official daily prayer of the Church; also known as the Divine Office; offers prayers, Scripture, and reflections at regular intervals throughout the day
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monasticism
a style of Christian life that stresses communal living and communal worship along with private prayer, silence, poverty, chastity, and obedience
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transcendence
"lying behind the ordinary range of perception"; because of God's transcendence, he cannot be seen as he is unless he reveals his mystery to our immediate contemplation
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votive candle
a prayer candle typically placed before a statue of Jesus or the Virgin Mary that is lit for a prayer intention
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allegory
a story involving a sustained comparison in which people, things, and events symbolically represent something else
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Beatitudes
"supreme happiness"; eight Beatitudes preached by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount respond to our natural desire for happiness
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blasphemy
any thought, word, or action that expresses hatred or contempt for Christ, God, the Church, or other holy things
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parables
teaching device of Jesus in which he told a short story with the with a striking, memorable comparison that taught a religious message, usually about some aspect of God's Kingdom
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prejudice
an unsubstantiated or preformed judgment about an individual or group
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Real Presence
the presence of Jesus Christ in the consecrated species of bread and wine
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Transfiguration
the mystery from Christ's life in which God's glory shone through and transformed Jesus' physical appearance while he was in the company of Moses and Elijah; Peter, James, and John were witnesses
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Beatific Vision
seeing God "face to face" in Heaven
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Communion of Saints
the unity of Jesus Christ with all those he has redeemed
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eschatology
a study of and teaching about the "last things" (death, judgment, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, the Second Coming of Christ, and the resurrection of the body
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Liturgy of the Word
an essential part of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist that draws on readings from the Old and New Testaments and features a reading from one of the Gospels and a homily
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mortal sin
a serious violation of God's law of love that results in the loss of God's life in the soul of the sinner. To commit mortal sin there must be grave matter, full knowledge of the evil done, and deliberate consent
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Parousia
The Second Coming of Christ when the Lord will judge the living and the dead
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particular judgment
the individual's judgment immediately after death, when Christ will rule on one's eternal destiny to be spent in Heaven (after purification in Purgatory, if necessary) or in Hell
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Purgatory
the state of purification that takes place after death for those who need to be made clean and holy before meeting God in Heaven
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venial sin
actual sins that weaken and wound our relationship with God but do not destroy divine life in our souls
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infancy narratives
stories in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke about the early life of Jesus
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Emmanuel
a name for Jesus meaning "God is with us"; Matthew uses Emmanuel to show that God's promise of deliverance is fulfilled in the birth of Jesus
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Epiphany
the feast that celebrates the mystery of Christ's manifestation as Savior of the world
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Immaculate Conception
the belief that Mary was conceived without Original Sin; celebrated on December 8th
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Magnificat
The Latin for the Canticle of Mary in Luke that begins "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord"
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Annunciation
the announcement of the birth of Jesus that takes place when the angel Gabriel tells Mary that God has chosen her to be the Mother of the Lord
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dogma
a central truth of Revelation that Catholics are obliged to believe
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When was Jesus likely born?
over 2,000 years ago
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What is the meaning of the name Jesus?
"God saves"
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What is significant about John the Baptist baptizing in the Jordan River?
The Jordan River was a symbol of Jewish freedom and the point of entry into the Promised Land after forty days wandering and suffering in the Sinai desert after the Exodus.
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What theological truths are revealed at Jesus' baptism?
HIs identity and his mission.
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Why is the Incarnation a wonder of God's love?
In an act of supreme humility, the Son of God became human in order to save us, conquer sin, and bring us into eternal life.
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What does it mean to repent?
Repentance means a change of mind, a turning from sin so one can be open to Jesus and his message.
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How is the Paschal Mystery made present?
The Paschal Mystery is celebrated and made present in the liturgy of the Church, and its saving effects are communicated in the sacraments, especially the Eucharist.
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What do Catholics believe about the resurrection of the body?
Our resurrected bodies will be made incorrupt, and they will rejoin our souls; our resurrected bodies will be immortal and God will transform all material in Christ, creating a suitable environment where we will live for eternity.
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What is Heaven?
Our final communion with the Blessed Trinity, Mary, the angels, and all the saints.
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What are the characteristics of the Kingdom of God?
The Kingdom has a present and future dimension; the Kingdom is meant for all, especially the poor; the Kingdom is open to sinners; the Beatitudes model the Kingdom.
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What are two ways we can strengthen the virtue of faith?
Read Scripture and celebrate the sacraments.
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Why are human beings capable of holiness?
Because God made us in his image, we are spiritual beings and possess incomparable dignity, value, and worth.
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What are the three senses of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?
A pupil, friend, and follower of Jesus.
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According to the parable of the sower, name two situations that keep people from entering the Kingdom of God.
Lack of understanding and being tempted by the devil; others are superficial, easily giving up on Jesus' Word when tempted by trials and persecutions.
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Why is the Eucharist the center of the Church's life?
It both celebrates and creates the Church, allowing Jesus Christ to live in and transform us.
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What is the connection between love and forgiveness ?
Forgiveness is an essential quality of love; God forgives us, therefore we must also forgive others.
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What is the greatest benefit of prayer?
Prayer deepens our relationship with the Triune God.
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What was the purpose of Jesus' miracles?
They prove that he is the Messiah, the Son of God.
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What is the general message of Jesus's parables
the Kingdom of God
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How do the first three commandments sow love for God?
They teach us to make God central in our lives, keep His name holy, and praise him.

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