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Religion: Chapter 2 -- 7th gr.
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Religious Studies
7th Grade
05/18/2011

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Term
liturgy
Definition
official public prayer of the Church
Term
paschal mystery
Definition
Jesus' life, death, and ressurection
Term
mystery
Definition
truth that calls us to deeper understanding
Term
tradition
Definition
what is handed down
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lectionary
Definition
contains readings; the collections of scripture readings for a day of worship
Term
When we Catholics pray together, we celebrate in and through ______________ activity.
Definition
symbolic
Term
The church where we meet is full of symbols.  What are some of these symbols?
Definition
fire, water, light, oil, bread, wine, word, and incense
Term
What are the five characteristics of liturgical prayer?
Definition

1.  public

2.  in the words of the church

3.  prayer of Christ

4.  worship of the trinity

5.  addressed to God

Term
What do Cathoics believe is the very center of all that exists?
Definition
paschal mystery
Term
What is the first step in discovering the meaning of the Paschal Mystery?
Definition
developing a personal relationship with God
Term
What are the two parts of the Mass called?
Definition

1. Liturgy of the Word

2. Liturgy of the Eucharist

Term
Who teaches us and guides us in what and cannot be changed in the liturgy?
Definition
the Church
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What are some of the Jewish liturgical symbols that we Catholics have adopted?
Definition
singing, reading the old testament, and burning incense
Term
Why is the liturgy the most important activity of the Church?
Definition
It is the work of Christ himself.
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