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The Church
The Church
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Religious Studies
6th Grade
09/26/2010

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These are the public ceremonies and prayers of the Church. Mass is an example.
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liturgies
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These are people who share their faith with others all over the world.
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missionaries
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Caretakers of God's creation can be called _________________.
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stewards
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_______________ worked for peace and justice.
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Jesus
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__________ are called to work for peace and justice.
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We
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What do Catholics and other Christians have in common?
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Baptism, Bible, belief in Jesus
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These are signs of God's love and presence in our lives.
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sacraments
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Paul wrote that this word describes Christians as belonging to God. This word also means we share in God's goodness.
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holy
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This word means everyone is invited. The church is universal.
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catholic
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This word describes an activity that brings Catholics and other Christians together to work toward a common goal or celebrate their similarities.
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ecumenical
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What four words of the Nicene Creed describe the Catholic Church?
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one, holy, catholic, apostolic
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Why did St. Paul describe the church as a human body?
Definition
The church has many different people like the body has many different parts. Each person and each part is important. All the people and all the parts have to work together to have a healthy body or a healthy church.
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How can Catholics work for social justice?
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feed the hungry, care for the sick, listen to what others need, include those who are ignored, stand up for people who are treated badly, protect human life, be a part of our family, be a part of the human family
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How can Catholics live a holy life?
Definition
by loving God and serving others
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Name some models of holiness.
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saints and martyrs
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What is the official process by which the Church names saints?
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canonization
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When did the church begin inviting everyone to join?
Definition
when Jesus sent the apostles to make disciples of all nations
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How are Catholic beliefs similar to Jewish beliefs?
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one God, 10 commandments
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How are Catholic beliefs similar to Muslim beliefs?
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one God
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The Catholic Church _______________ all faiths and their right to practice their religion.
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respects
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Jesus chose ____________________ to lead and care for his followers.
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the apostles
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The Church grew, so the apostles chose _______________________ to help them lead the Church.
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bishops
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This person is the Bishop of Rome and St. Peter's successor.
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the Pope
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These are the baptized members of the Church who are called to spread God's word, work for peace and justice, and celebrate the sacraments.
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the laity
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In this sacrament, we are freed from sin and welcomed into the Church.
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Baptism
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In this sacrament, our sins are forgiven and our relationship with God and our community is strengthened.
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Reconciliation
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In this sacrament, we experience Jesus' presence through his body and blood in the form of bread and wine.
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Eucharist
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In this sacrament, we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit and are called to live our faith.
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Confirmation
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In this sacrament, God's comfort is given to those who are suffering.
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Anointing of the Sick
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In this sacrament, a man and woman promise to love one another and to be faithful to one another.
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Matrimony
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In this sacrament, men are ordained to serve as bishops, priests, and deacons.
Definition
Holy Orders
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The Church continues Jesus' work of welcoming, healing, feeding, and forgiving through the seven __________.
Definition
sacraments
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What does it mean that the whole Body of Christ celebrates each sacrament?
Definition
everyone celebrates, The people who are there represent everyone in the whole church who couldn't come. The sacraments unite all Catholics. The sacraments are community events.
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