marks of the Church
One, Holy, Catholic and Apastolic
precepts of the Church
Key church laws that address the moral and Christian life of all Catholics
Real Presence
The presence of Jesus Christ in the consecrated species of bread and wine
ekklesia (literal meaning)
a Greek word that means "to call together" or "to call of".
katholikos (literal meaning)
Universal
Beatific Vision
Seeing god face to face in Heaven; the final union with the trinity for all eternity
ecumenism
The movement, inspired and led by the Holy Spirit, that seeks the union of all Christian religions, and eventually the unity of all peoples throughout the world within the Catholic Church.
mortal sin
A serious violation of God's law of love that results in the loss of sanctifying grace in the souls of the sinner
Kingdom of God
The reign or rule of God, which began with the coming of Christ and will exist in its perfect form at the end of time.
apostolic succession
The handing down of apostolic preaching and authority from the Apostles to their successors through the laying on of hands as a permanent office in the Church
Assumption
The Church dogma that teaches that Mary was taken directly to Heaven at the end of her earthly life.
Original Sin
The sin of disobedience committed by Adam and Eve that resulted in their loss of original holiness and Justice
Sacred Tradition
The living transmission of the Church's Gospel message found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship
Schism
A break in Christian unity that takes place when a group of Christians separates itself from the Church.
Covenant
The open minded contract of love between God and human beings,
Deposit of faith
The Herritage of faith contained in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, handed down in the Church from the time of the Apostles
Infallibility
A gift of the Holy Spirit whereby the pope and the bishops are preserved from error when definitively proclaiming a doctrine related to Christian Faith or morals.
Great Commision
The instruction given by Jesus in Matthew 29:16-20 to spread the Gospel to the world and to baptize all nations in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
Apostolate
The ways that Catholics participate in the saving mission of the Church through different roles and functions in the Church
Intercession
A prayer of petition for the sake of others
Paschal Mystery
The passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Evangelization
The bringing of the Good News of Jesus Christ to others through words
Vocation
TThe calling or destiny we have in this life and in the hereafter
Catholic Social Teaching
The body of Church doctrine that applies Jesus Gospel to the lives of people living in society, including its instituions and economic structures.
Holy Trinity
The central mystery of the Christian Faith, that there are three divine persons in one God, The father, son, and holy spirit
Indifferentism
TThe denial that it is man's duty to worship God by believing and praying the one true religion
Solidarity
The Christian Virtue of charity and friendship whereby members of the human family share material and spiritual goods
Apostasy
The denial of Christ and the repudiation of the Christian Faith by a baptized member of the Church
Subsidiarity
The principle that no community of a higher order (Such as rational or state governments) should perform tasks that can be performed equally well or better by a community of a lower order (such as a family or local community)
Transcendence
The teaching that God, by nature, is beyond this world and beyond the comprehension of human beings.
Mystery
A truth about God and his saving plan that will always be beyond human understanding
Common Good
The sum total of conditions that allow people to reach their fulfillment more easily and fully.
Heresy
An obstinate denial to believe a truth that must be believed with Divine and Catholic faith
Sacred Liturgy
The official public worship of the church
Divine Revelation
The gift of God's self-revelation by which he makes known the mystery of his divine plan
Natural Law
a body of unchanging moral principles regarded as a basis for all human conduct.
common priesthood of the faithful
the participation in the priesthood of Christ, which all of the faithful share through Baptism
Immaculate Conception
The belief that Mary was conceived without Original Sin
Magisterium
The Church's living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope.
Pentecost
The Day that the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the Church, fulfilling the promise of Our Lord while on earth, Sanctifying her and bestowing upon her all the gifts that she needed to accomplish her mission