Sacramental Vocabulary

Introductory Unit
1. Heart- The center of the person's emotions

2. X and Arrows-The arrows are a representation of mankind's desire to reach God -The X represents the infinite God that mankind wants to reach -The line underlying that, represents infinite time

3. Desire-The aspirations the human heart wants and these are infinite 

4. Reality-The being of existence

5. 4 Truths of the “I”- I did not make myself, I have unlimited desires, My abilities are limited and I expect to be happy  

6. Ontology-The study of the nature of being

7. Being-The reason for existence

Anointing of the Sick
1. Suffering- Experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasant

2. Sickness in the Old Testament- Perceived as weakness and filled with sin

3. Job-Known by his great deal of suffering

4. Original Sin- The sin we are all born with dated back to Adam and Eve

5. Presbyters- Are elders of the Christian church

6. Priest or bishops administer the sacraments

7. Anyone can receive the sacrament, as long as they truly believe in the faith

8. Celebration of the Sacrament: laying on of hands, prayer of faith, and anointing with oil

9. Viaticum: Eucharist given to a person in danger of death

10. Apocalyptic: stating the eradication of the world

11. Apostolate: an apostles mission

Reconciliation

1. Penance- repentance of sins

2. Confession- admission of sin

3. Forgiveness- remission of sin

4. Conversion- the change in beliefs

5. Empathy- understanding another person's feelings and condole with them

6. Ten Commandments: 1. Thou shalt not have any other gods before me. 2. Thou shalt not take the Lord your God's name in vain. 3. Remember to keep the Sabbath Day Holy. 4. Honor your father and mother. 5. Thou shalt not kill. 6. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 7. Thou shalt not steal. 8. Thou shalt not bear false witness against your neighbor. 9. Thou shalt not covet your neighbor’s wife. 10. Thou shalt not thy neighbor's house.

7. Four Dimensions of the Sacrament- confession, contrition, penance, absolution

8. Examination of Conscience: helps us to remember and acknowledge our  sins and failings before going to Confession

9. Contrition- an emotional feeling of sorrow for wrong doing

10. Confession of Sin- confession of the sin to someone else, then prayer for that person who committed the sin for that person to be healed

11. Absolution- remission of sins by a priest

12. Sin- offense against religious or moral law

13. Mortal Sin- sin that is committed that is seriously restricted by the morals of the Church, that the sin can not receive absolution by sanctifying grace

14. Venial Sin- sin that is relatively slight or that is committed without full reflection or consent and does not deprive the soul of sanctifying grace

15. Original Sin- The sin we are all born with dated back to Adam and Eve

16. Personal Sin- Self committed sins that does not involve any outside influences 

17. Sacramental Seal- the priest is forbidden to share with anyone what a person confessed

18. Restitution- the act of being restored

19. Concupiscence- strong sexual desires

20. Fornication- relations between an unmarried man and woman

21. Excommunication- expulsion from a group

22. Heresy- contradictory teachings of the Church

23. Priests or bishops administer the sacraments

24. Concupiscence- a tendency toward sin

25. Venial Sin-When we do not follow God’s plan in some small way. Venial sins hurt our friendship with God.

Matrimony

1. Abortion- the killing of a pregnancy; this is looked down on by the Church

2. Contraception-the methods used to prevent pregnancy for sexual intercourse

3. Sterilization-the act of forcing infertilization

4. Nuptial Blessing: blessings for the newly wed

5. Fidelity-faithful

6. Divorce-the end of a marriage

7. Polygamy- type of marriage where the spouses can have more than one partner

8. Adultery-break of fidelity to the marriage resulting in the husband/wife having intercourse with someone outside of the marriage

9. Annulment- the ending of a marriage through religion

10. Intimacy-closeness

11. Exchange of Vows-The most important part of a Catholic wedding is what is commonly known as the exchange of vows. These words are the heart—the essential element—of the sacrament of marriage; they form the covenant that establish the couple’s marriage. The Church calls the exchange of vows consent—that is, the act of will by which a man and a woman give themselves to each other, and accept the gift of the other. The marriage can’t happen without the declaration of consent 

12. Grace- a gift of God's mercy and forgiveness

13. Creation-the process of existence

Holy Orders1. Diocese- an area of a group of churches that a bishop oversees

2. Vicar- representative of any ecclesiastic entity

3. Episcopal College- A church that practices or advocates the principle of the Church being government by bishops.

4. Synod of Bishops-A council or an assembly of church officials or churches; an ecclesiastical council

5. Ecumenical Council-an assembly of bishops and other ecclesiastics representative of the Christian Church throughout the world. Roman Catholic canon law states that an ecumenical council must be convened by the pope

6. Infallibility-the inability to be wrong

7. Imprimatur-An official license by the Roman Catholic Church to print an ecclesiastical or religious book.

Baptism1. Definition-forgives all personal sin, takes away original sin, infuses sanctifying grace, and is necessary for salvation

2. The proper matter used for baptism is water

3. Correct Words/Form- "In the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit"

4. Designated Minister- bishop, priest, deacon

5. Sign of the Cross-a reminder of the love of Christ who gave his life for his friends. The tracing of a cross on the forehead of the person being baptized is an invisible 'branding' that says 'you belong to Christ'. 

6. White Garment-worn in baptism indicating new life

7. Baptismal Candle-As a sign of the new life a Baptismal candle will be lit using the flame from the Easter Candle which symbolises the light of Christ - the Light of the World. This is the light that darkness cannot overcome. Light warms and encourages, it gives safety and illuminates the way ahead. It can burn and test substances. The baptised child, who has opened her eyes to the light of creation, is now awakened by the flame of faith. She is called to see all things through the eyes of Jesus Christ.

8. Oils of Baptism-It is a sign of sealing with the gifts of the Holy Spirit

9. Water-the proper matter used to cleanse the person and wash away their past sin to cleanse their new spiritual body

10. Concupiscence-tendency toward sin

Confirmation
1. Definition-imprints in the soul a character, a certain spiritual and indelible Sign, and so can only be received validly once. Confirmed persons are called to profess faith in Christ publicly, and to spread the Gospel message, in accord with the ability and circumstances of their life.  

2. Proper Matter-the chrism oil

3. Correct Words/Form-"I sign thee with the sign of the cross and confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost."

4. Designated Minister-the bishop

5. Seal-when a bishop anoints a person with chrism and says, "[Name], be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit." 

6. Holy Spirit-the third being of the Trinity that is the spiritual being of the world

7. Fruits of the Spirit- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control

8. Gifts of the Spirit: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord

9. Requirements for Reception-In order to ensure the valid reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation, we are responsible to investigate and help individuals resolve any possible situations that would cause them to be ineligible.  Therefore, the following requirements are in place to safeguard the sacrament, and to provide guidance to individuals who need further assistance with preparing for Confirmation

Eucharist1. Definition-The name given to the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar in its twofold aspect of sacrament and Sacrifice of Mass, and in which Jesus Christ is truly present under the bread and wine.

2. Transcendence-an experience where our hearts, minds and souls are lifted up away from ourselves, and for a moment, often only a very short moment, we experience the presence of God in a deep and profound way. 

3. Eucharist is a memorial- reminder of the Last Supper Jesus had with His apostles

4. Consecration- when the bread and wine become sacred

5. Transubstantiation-where the bread and wine are no longer bread and wine but the Body and Blood of Christ

6. Tabernacle- the holy box that the consecrated Eucharist is stored in

7. Other Names for the Eucharist: Lord’s Supper, Breaking of the Bread, Eucharistic Assembly, Memorial, Holy Mass, Holy and Divine Liturgy, and Holy Communion

8. Proper Matter-bread and wine

9. Correct Words/Form- "Take it," he said "this is my body." Then he took a cup, and when he had returned thanks he gave it to them, and all drank from it, and he said to them, "This is my blood, the blood of the covenant, which is to be poured out for many."

10. Designated Minister-bishops, priests, deacons

11. Corpus Christi- Latin term meaning, “Body of Christ”