Nativity
Another word for human birth. The Church celebrates the nativity of Jesus on December 25.
Incarnation
The truth that God became man. The Incarnation refers to the conception and birth of Jesus, the Son of God become man through Mary.
Miracles
Events that are far above the natural powers of either man or nature.
Evangelist
The title given to the four authors of the Gospels: Saint Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Hypostatic Union
This is the mystery that in Christ the divine and natures are united in the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity.
Heresies
Religious beliefs that corrupt the true teachings of Christ and the Church. Those who teach or believe these false ideas are called heretics.
Docetism
The heresy which denied the truth that the son of God became a real man, Jesus Christ.Docetists believed that salvation consists in freedom from matter.Therefore, God would not have become man.
Arianism
The heresy which denied the truth that Jesus is God, the Second Person of the Blessed of Trinity.
Ecumenical Council
The gathering of all the world's bishops together with the Pope for a special reason. The very first council of the Church was that of Jerusalem, about A.D. 49. The first ecumenical council was the council of Nicaea, A.D.325. The latest was Vatican II, 19
Nicene Creed
The Profession of Faith which we say Sunday Mas. Dating from the year A.D. 381, it contains the major beliefs of Christians. Along with the more ancient Apostles' Creed, it is very important prayer for Christians.
Will of God
The plan which God has for every human being. It is important that we do what God asks of us in this life. This will help us reach heaven.
Triple Office
The term that reminds us of Jesus' mission as priest, prophet, and King.
Good News
Another word for Gospel. The gospel is the Good News that we are freed from sin and able to enter heaven.
Worship
The praise, adoration, and sacrifice which we offer to God in Prayer. Only God may be worshipped, for he alone is the Lord and Creator of all things.
Kingdom of God
In the Gospels, the Kingdom of God means both heaven and the church. It is also called the Kingdom of Heaven and the Reign of God.
Parable
A short story that is meant to teach a religious lesson. Jesus used parables in teaching the people about God and salvation.