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Confirmation Review
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Religious Studies
8th Grade
02/14/2007

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grace
Definition
a supernatural gift from God that gives sanctification and salvation
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sacrament
Definition
an outward sign, instituted by Christ that gives grace
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transubstantiation
Definition
By the will of God, the power of the Holy Spirit and the priesthood of Christ instituted by Christ, at the words of consecration in the mass, the actual bread and wine are changed into the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus
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faith
Definition
belief in God
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hope
Definition
trust in God
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charity
Definition
love of God and your neighbor
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Salvation
Definition
The gift of sharing God's life in heaven.
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Resurrection/Easter
Definition
Jesus conquering sin and death; The day Jesus rose from the dead.
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Adam and Eve
Definition
The first man and woman.
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Pentecost
Definition
Where Comfirmation was instilled; the feast that occurs 50 days after Easter when the apostles were given the gifts of the Holy Spirit; the birthday of the Church
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Holy Trinity
Definition
One God, three divine persons: God, the Father, God the Son; and God, the Holy Spirit, who share the same divine nature, are equal but distinct, and eternal
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Holy Thursday
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The day the last supper occured.
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St. Joseph
Definition
The foster father of Jesus.
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Revelation
Definition
God making himself known to us.
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Sacred Scripture/Bible
Definition
The written word of God.
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Tradition
Definition
The understanding and teaching of the faith since the apostles.
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Old Testament
Definition
The first part of the bible. (46 books).
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New Testament
Definition
The second part of the bible. (27 books).
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Body & Soul
Definition
What God created us with.
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Original Sin
Definition
The first sin committed by Adam and Eve.
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Concupiscence
Definition
The weakness of our human nature that makes us vulnerable to temptation.
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Incarnation
Definition
The mystery of Jesus becoming man.
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Crucifixion
Definition
Painful death on the cross suffered by Jesus.
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Resurrection/Easter
Definition
Jesus conquering sin and death; The day Jesus rose from the dead.
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Ascension
Definition
The feast of Jesus returning to heaven by His own divine power.
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Good Friday
Definition
The day Jesus died.
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Pontius Pilate
Definition
The Roman governor who ordered Jesus' death
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Redemption
Definition
the fact that Jesus suffered and died for us which freed us from sin
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Mary
Definition
the Virgin Mother of God
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The Feast of the Immaculate Comception
Definition
The feast celebrating Mary being born free from sin (Dec. 8)
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Feast of the Assumption
Definition
The feast celebrating Mary being taken to heaven body and soul (Aug. 15)
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Mother of God
Definition
a title for Mary
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Catholic Church
Definition
the one true Church founded by God
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Apostles
Definition
The first bishops
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Apostolic Succession
Definition
The doctrine that the leader of our Church descends from the apostolic leader after Christ
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Hierarchy
Definition
The structure and leadership of the Church
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Magisterium
Definition
The teaching office of the Church
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St. Peter
Definition
the first Pope
Term
St. Paul
Definition
He wrote the epistles and evangelized much of the early Church
Term
Resurrection of the Dead
Definition
At the end of the world, our bodies will be reunited with our souls
Term
Pope
Definition

the apostolic leader of the Church on earth

(Pope Benedict)

Term
Bishop
Definition

Runs a diocese

(Bishop Loverde)

Term
Diocese
Definition
a smaller division of the Church run by a Bishop
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Priest
Definition
His job is to lead parishoners to Christ.
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Pastor
Definition

A priest who leads a parish

(Fr. Saunders)

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Mortal Sin
Definition
This is a serious offense against God and removes any grace from our soul
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Venial Sin
Definition
A smaller offense against God that lessens grace in our soul
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Consecration
Definition
The high point of the Mass
Term
Mass as a Sacrifice
Definition
How we re-live the events of Calvary at Mass
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Mass as a Meal
Definition
How our bodies are nourished by the Eucharist at Mass
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Real Presence
Definition
The belief that the living Christ is present in the Eucharist
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Beatific Vision
Definition
Seeing God in heaven
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Hell
Definition
a place and state of eternal punishment
Term
Purgatory
Definition
A place of cleansing before going to heaven
Term
Communion of Saints
Definition
The union of the faithful on earth, heaven, and purgatory
Term
Saint
Definition
A holy person
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Martyr
Definition
A holy person who died for the faith
Term
Baptism by Desire
Definition
By one's love of and desire to serve God, an unbaptized person may be considered baptized
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Baptism of Blood
Definition
An unbaptized person who suffers martyrdom for Christ or the faith can be considered baptized
Term
Heaven
Definition
A place and state of eternal happiness
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Canonization
Definition
When the church officially recognizes someone as a Saint
Term
Infallibility
Definition
the Pope has freedom from error in teaching the universal Church in matters of faith and morals
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Inspiration
Definition
used by the Holy Spirit to enlighten and guide the authors of the Bible to write what God wanted to be written
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