Theology Flashcards

The first of the Seven Sacraments and one of the three Sacraments of Christian Initiation by which one becomes a member of the Church and a new creature in Christ

The sacrament in which bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. It remembers Jesus’ Last Supper and unites believers more closely with Christ and with one another at every liturgical service

The sacrament in which a baptized person receives a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

The sacrament in which sins committed after Baptism are forgiven through God’s Mercy. The person confesses sins to a priest, expresses sorrow, and receives absolution and grace to grow in holiness

The sacrament given to those who are seriously ill, elderly, or near death. It brings spiritual healing, strength, peace, and sometimes physical healing through God’s grace

a lifelong covenant, molded on that between Christ and the Church

The Sacrament by which baptized men are ordained for permanent ministry in the church as bishops, priests, and deacons

sometimes defined as resting in God, truly wordless prayer that does not have a driving force

The meditative act of worshiping God through the reverence of the Blessed Sacrament (Holy Communion) being present in a monstrance

• The Bishop of Rome, Head of the Roman Catholic Church, and highest authority, only below God

One who has received the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders and is a part of the congressional body that votes on the Pope

One who has the chief responsibilities of a bishop for an archdiocese

One who has received the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders and is a successor to the Apostles

A priest who takes a leadership role in the daily maintenance and functions of a given parish

One who has received the ministerial priesthood through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. The priest serves the community of faith by representing and assisting the bishop in teaching, governing, and presiding over the community’s worship

Ordained Minister who can not fulfill every task that a priest can, in favor of being able to be married

Oil used for preparing for Baptism. It strengthens and blesses individuals as they prepare to turn away from sin and grow in faith

A mixture of olive oil and perfume, it is used in Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders, and special liturgies as a representation of Christ walking with the individuals and the mark of the Holy Spirit

Used in the Anointing of the Sick to bring God’s healing, comfort, strength, and peace to those who are seriously ill, elderly, or suffering

Jesus’ suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension.

Christ freeing humanity from sin

Christ’s return to heaven

Carrying a cross to one’s execution

Denying selfish desires to follow Jesus

Jesus’ death on the cross

A sacred sign that prepares people to receive grace

An unbaptized person preparing to enter the Church

Teaching the beliefs of Christianity

The unbreakable bond of marriage

A region overseen by a bishop

A large or historically significant diocese

A local church community

Having received Holy Orders

A calling to priesthood or service

Abstaining from sexual relations

A declaration that a marriage was never valid

A Catholic wedding within a Eucharistic liturgy

Legal termination of a marriage

The portable tent where Israelites worshiped God

The place where the Eucharist is stored

A vessel displaying the Blessed Sacrament

A revelation of God’s presence or truth

A transitional or in-between stage

The Church’s official public worship

The teaching authority of the Pope and bishops

Jewish feast celebrating freedom from Egypt

A symbolic action performed in a set pattern

Belief that the Bible alone is the ultimate authority

Teachings passed down alongside Scripture

One God in three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit.

The ability to choose between good and evil

The process preparing adults for Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist