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Term
Baptism
Definition
A "rebirth" through water and the Word
Term
Effects of Baptism
Definition
  1. Incorporation into the church
  2. Cleansing from Original Sin
  3. Indelible Mark
  4. Regeneration (symbolism of water)
  5. Enlightenment
  6. Justification (righteous)
Term

What is the connection between Confirmation and Baptism?

What does Confirmation deal with?

Definition
  1. Confirmation of one's baptism into the community and is anoiting with Chrism and laying on of hands
  2. The Holy Spirit; what happened to the Apostles at Pentecost happens to us
Term
Effects of Confirmation
Definition
  1. Sealed with the Holy Spirit in the anointing with Chrism (symbolism of oil)
  2. What happened to the Apostles at Pentecost happens to us
  3. Indelible Mark (the power of the Holy Spirit)
  4. Perfects the "Deputation to Cult"
Term
Eucharist
Definition
  1. All sacraments are geared towards this
  2. Is the completion of the sacraments of initiation
  3. In other sacrament we celebrate the power of Christ, in this we celebrate the person
  4. Is the highest form of the Church's worship
  5. Most efficacious symbol of our union with God the Father, through Christ, in the Spirit
  6. Is a memorial of the Paschal Mystery (life,death, resurrection)
Term
Paschal Mystery
Definition
the life, suffering (passion), death, resurrection, and exultation of Christ
Term
Annointing of the Sick
Definition
  1. Healing was an essential aspect of Christ's ministry and tremendous sign of God's Kingdom
  2. The Church continues Jesus' ministry by commending sick to the suffering and Glorified Lord
  3. Often delayed until closer to death
Term
Pascha
Definition
means Passover
Term
Transubstantiation
Definition
  1. Change that occurs (across) the whole substance
  2. In the consecration, the reality of bread and wine cease to be and are replaced by the reality of Christ (body, blood, soul, and divinity)
Term
The Four Verbs of the Eucharist
Definition
  1. Taking
  2. Blessing
  3. Breaking
  4. Sharing
Term
Taking
Definition
Take bread and recall story of the last supper when Jesus took bread, symbolizing himself and the Church; in a way he gathered us together
Term
Blessing
Definition
Jesus blesses the bread and us; as a church we notice we are the Body of Christ in the world
Term
Breaking
Definition
Jesus offered himself, and as he takes us he also breaks us from our habits and sins
Term
Sharing
Definition
Hesus shared bread with friends; through our actions we symbolize Him and are able to spread the love of God
Term
Marriage
Definition
  1. Male and Female: The love of God is mirrored in the spousal love of men and women
  2. Proper context for sexual relationship
  3. Covenant vs Contract
  4. Agape Love

 

Term
Marriage: Covenant vs Contract
Definition
  1. Marriage is intended to be a mutual commitment of self to another
  2. Cannot be dissolved (except under special circumstances)

 

Term
Annulment
Definition
A declaration by the Church that a marriage did not exist, due to some deficiency or pre-existing reservation
Term
Holy Orders
Definition
  1. The mission of Christ to the Apostles is continued in the Church until Christ comes again
  2. Contains three levels
Term
Three Levels of Holy Orders
Definition
  1. Deacon (Diakonia)
  2. Priesthood (Presbyterate)
  3. Bishops (Episcopacy)
Term
Reconcile
Definition
means to meet again as friends
Term
Reconciliation
Definition
  1. The reality of Sin
  2. Celebration of God's unbounded mercy
  3. Conscience (turning into the Voice of God)
  4. Ten Commandments and the Greatest Commandment
Term
Contrition
Definition
Sorrow Rooted in one's love for God
Term
Penance
Definition
  1. To see the world and ourselves in a new way
  2. Prayer, action, or work of service
  3. Call to continue to conversion
Term
Absolution
Definition
  1. The ministry of the church
  2. Only God forgives
  3. Priest; Christ brings pardon (remission)
Term
Extreme Unction
Definition
(anointing in extremus) last moments in life
Term
Sin
Definition
Deficiency that destorys relationship (mortal vs venial)
Term
Sacraments
Definition
  1. Open invitations to experience relationship more deeply though symbolic experience
  2. Human desire to express this relationship
  3. Surrender to God
  4. Make sacred our lives and calls us to mission and to extend grace into the world around us
  5. Calling to recognize each human life as sacred
Term
Symbols
Definition
  1. Enable us to situate ourselves as subjects withing a socially/culturally organized world (American flag)
Term
The Four Traits of Symbols
Definition
  1. Fitting together
  2. Crystallization
  3. Recognition
  4. Submission to the communal "other"
Term
Sacraments of Initiation
Definition
Sacraments which celebrate communion of Christians, lived out in the Body of Christ (the Church)
Term
The Three Sacraments of Initiation
Definition
  1. Baptism
  2. Confirmation
  3. Eucharist
Term
Sacraments of Vocation
Definition
  1. These are sacraments that celebrate the different ways in which God calls Christians to carry out their loves of faith
  2. The sacraments reflect the way that God loves us (gift of self) and call us to relationship
Term
The Two Sacraments of Vocation
Definition
  1. Marriage
  2. Holy Orders
Term
Sacraments of Healing
Definition
  1. Sacraments that celebrate God's healing mercy through Christ's presence and the grace of the Holy Spirit
  2. These sacraments continue Jesus' healing ministry and offer forgiveness of sins and loving support from the community
Term
The Two Sacraments of Healing
Definition
  1. Reconciliation
  2. Annointing of the Sick
Term
Ecclesia
Definition
means "church"
Term
Ecclesiology
Definition
The theological study of the Church
Term
Communion Ecclesiology
Definition
Provides us with a mode of understanding the deeper reality of the Church beyond (although not excluding) its instituational makeup.
Term
The Eight Metaphors for the Church
Definition
  1. Body of Christ
  2. Bride of Christ
  3. Communion of Saints
  4. People of God
  5. Pilgrim Church
  6. Servant
  7. Leaven in the World
  8. Temple of the Spirit
Term
The Six Models of the Church
Definition
  1. Institution
  2. Mystical Communion
  3. Sacrament
  4. Herald
  5. Servant
  6. Community of Disciples
Term
Models of the Church; Church as Institution
Definition
  1. Visible/Hierarchical Structures
  2. Emphasis on authority
  3. Bonds of union are external
  4. Ordained: teach, rule, sanctify
  5. "Perfect Society'

 

Term
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Definition
  1. Wisdom
  2. Knowledge
  3. Understanding
  4. Cousel (Right Judgment)
  5. Piety
  6. Fortitude
  7. Fear of the Lord
Term
Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Wisdom
Definition
Enables us to recognize innermost value of the world.
Term
Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Knowledge
Definition
Knowing a world loved by God, it's more than facts and information.
Term
Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Understanding
Definition
Humility and means to stay grounded, God is the only reality and wants us to keep it real.
Term
Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Counsel (Right Judgment)
Definition
The ability to evaluate the truth of all reality.
Term
Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Piety
Definition
Reverance and sacradness of the world and for human life; is about being an icon
Term
Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Fortitude
Definition
Courage and enables us not to be shy or timid when it comes to the vision of the world; it is a stregth.
Term
Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Fear of the Lord
Definition
Not because God is the source of everything and he can do anything; Love is the source of everything and we are simply in awe.
Term
Original Sin
Definition
  1. Affects our human nature
  2. The radical power is taken away (the individual is now bound to the Community of Faith that rejects sin)
  3. Is clensed away during Baptism
Term
Indelible Mark
Definition
The power of the Holy Spirit
Term
means "Holy Communion"
Definition
Koinonia (Communio)
Term
Koinonia (Communio)
Definition
  1. Unites the Church
  2. Directs our concern for the poor
  3. Helps us prepare for and focus on our eschatological end (God)
  4. Prepares us for union with God
Term
Qahal
Definition
A Hebrew word that referred to the Israelite assembly of the Lord and has been translated into the word, Ecclesia
Term
Metaphors of the Church; Body of Christ
Definition
Refers to the church as a body; sees unifying effects in Baptism and Eucharist
Term
Metaphors of the Church; Bride of Christ
Definition
Used to convey a sense of spousal love between Jesus and the Church; Jesus offers Himself up for the good of his beloved.
Term
Metaphors of the Church; Communion of Saints
Definition
All of us are now called to be saints
Term
Metaphors of the Church; People of God
Definition
New manifestation of covenant; God's saving love is for the whole community
Term
Metaphors of the Church; Pilgrim Church
Definition
We're on a journey; on our way to somewhere; the Church is on its way to God, the final hope. The Church involves changes in understanding and development.
Term
Metaphors of the Church; Servant
Definition
Church is meant to carry out the works of Jesus; acts as Christ's servant; we are to serve the needs of a suffering humanity
Term
Metaphors of the Church; Leaven in the World
Definition
The world is the dough and the Church is to add something to the dough.  Therefore, the world is worthy of being raised; it has potential for the best
Term
Metaphors of the Church; Temple of the Spirit
Definition
The Holy Spirit empowers community to share the love of Christ with others
Term
Models of the Church; Church as a Mystical Communion
Definition
Community; Holy Spirit brings us together in unity; focused more on people and relationships
Term
Models of the Church; Church as a Sacrament
Definition
Bonds of union are visible; unites the inner/outer aspects of the church; mediates INSTITUTIONAL.MYSTICAL COMMUNION
Term
Models of the Church; Church as a Herald
Definition
Announces God's Kingdom; each community is fully the Church; ministry: preaching/proclaiming
Term
Models of the Church; Church as a Servant
Definition
Vatican II: new attitude towards the world; communion and solidartity
Term
Models of the Church; Church as a Community of Disciples
Definition
Based on New Testament and Jesus' Ministry; discipleship, worship, sacramental life
Term
Church
Definition
A communion of individuals gathered in the bond of faith.  It refers to both the local community and the church in the universal sense.
Term
Justifcation
Definition
An effect of Baptism; it gives justification to the righteous
Term
Trinitarian Formula
Definition
In order for a Baptism to be considered valid, it must be said as: "I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."
Term
Affusion
Definition
Baptism by pouring
Term
Immersion
Definition
Baptism in which one stands in a pool of water and the priest pours water over the person's head and thus the body
Term
Complete Immersion (submersion)
Definition
Baptism in which one goes completely underwater
Term
Agape
Definition
Selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications, especially love that is spiritual in nature
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