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Current Bishop

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Bishop Barris

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Current pope

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Pope Francis

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The sheep fold

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Jesus is the good Shepard, his kingdom is the sheepfold. Good Shepard’s love is so great he lays down his life for his sheep

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Bride of Christ

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Jesus loved her so much that he died for her

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Image of the Body of Christ

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We are a close-knit community

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Vine and branches

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Jesus- vine
Members of church- branches
When we are united to Jesus and share his life, you are a healthy branch and bear much fruit

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Leaven

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We are the leaven of Jesus when we become like Jesus and proclaim the kingdom with your life; also leaven when we work to make the world a better place

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Mary is the ____ image… Why?

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Best

First disciple of Jesus, showed us what it’s like to be perfect

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Salvation history

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The story of God’s loving relationship with his people

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Scripture

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Written record of God’s love for us

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Old Testament

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46 books that tell us about God’s relationship with the Jewish people before Jesus came

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New Testament

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27 books that reveal the life and message of Jesus Christ, beginning and growth of his church

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Paschal mystery

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Suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. God freed us from sin and death

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Justification

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When we are in a state of sin, God moved us to a state of grace so that we can be holy and righteous like God

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Purgatory

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State of those who are not yet ready to see God face-to-face
Purified from the state of sin

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Pentecost

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Jewish feast, Holy Spirit came to the disciples in the form of wind and tongues of fire

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6 marks of the church

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Institution 
Mystical communion
Sacrament 
Herald 
Servant 
Community of disciples
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How is the church a hierarchy?

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It is organized under the guidance of the Holy Spirit

Highest authority is the pope

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Sacrament

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Outward sign that indicates an inward grace

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Herald

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Messenger sent to announce something. Sent by Christ, the church continues to announce the Good News of Christ’s teaching

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Liturgy

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Public worship of the church

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Church is the ____ ____ prayer

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Greatest community

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Liturgy of the Hours

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The public prayer of the church to praise God and sanctify the day
Based on readings and prayers from Mass that day

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Tradition

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Beliefs and practices of the church that are passed down from one generation to next under the guidance of the Holy Spirit

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Prayer
Lifting up of the mind and heart to God
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Witness
Good example
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Mission of the church
Love and serve God's people, to spread the kingdom of God, build up the body of Christ (his church)
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What are the two types of works of mercy?
Corporal: physical needs Spiritual: spiritual needs
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4 marks of the church
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic
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Ecumenism
Effort to unite all Christians
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Charismatic gift
Special, spiritual gift used for the good of entire church
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Encyclical
Letter from the pope to the whole church
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Sacraments
Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the sick Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist Service of communion: Holy Orders, Matrimony
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Gifts of the Holy spirits
``` Wisdom Understanding Knowledge Right judgment (counsel) Fortitude (courage) Piety (reverence) Fear of the lord (wonder and awe) ```
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Evangelization
Proclaiming of the Good News of Jesus to others
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Interreligious dialogue
Increasing understanding between different religions
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Three roles of Jesus
Prophet Priest King
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Infallibility
When the pope proclaims a teaching solemnly and officially on faith or morals, he is without error
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Diocese
Territory
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Trinity
Father, son, and Holy Spirit
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Baptism
Frees us from original sin, makes us an official member of the church Gives us new life Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit
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Canon law
Official laws that guide all aspects of church life
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Confirmation
Completes grace we received at baptism | Better able to participate in the worship and apostolic life of the church
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Covenant
A solemn agreement between people of between people and god
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Creed
Brief summary of what people believe
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Eucharist
The sacrament in which we give thanks to God for giving us Jesus Christ
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Faith
A gift of God that helps us believe in him
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Communion of saints
The unity of all, dead or living, who have been saved by Jesus Christ
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Grace
Sharing in God's own life

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