front 1 Baptism | back 1 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 |
front 2 Eucharist | back 2 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 |
front 3 Confirmation | back 3 The sacrament in which a baptized person receives a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. |
front 4 Reconciliation (Confession or Penance) | back 4 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 |
front 5 Anointing of the Sick | back 5 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 |
front 6 Matrimony | back 6 a lifelong covenant, molded on that between Christ and the Church |
front 7 Holy Orders | back 7 The Sacrament by which baptized men are ordained for permanent ministry in the church as bishops, priests, and deacons |
front 8 Contemplative Prayer | back 8 sometimes defined as resting in God, truly wordless prayer that does not have a driving force |
front 9 Adoration | back 9 The meditative act of worshiping God through the reverence of the Blessed Sacrament (Holy Communion) being present in a monstrance |
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front 11 Cardinal | back 11 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 |
front 12 Archbishop | back 12 One who has the chief responsibilities of a bishop for an archdiocese |
front 13 Bishop | back 13 One who has received the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders and is a successor to the Apostles |
front 14 Pastor | back 14 A priest who takes a leadership role in the daily maintenance and functions of a given parish |
front 15 Priest | back 15 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 |
front 16 Deacon | back 16 Ordained Minister who can not fulfill every task that a priest can, in favor of being able to be married |
front 17 Oil of the Catechumens | back 17 Oil used for preparing for Baptism. It strengthens and blesses individuals as they prepare to turn away from sin and grow in faith |
front 18 Sacred Chrism | back 18 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 |
front 19 Oil of the Sick | back 19 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 |
front 20 Paschal Mystery | back 20 Jesus’ suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension. |
front 21 Redemption | back 21 Christ freeing humanity from sin |
front 22 Ascension | back 22 Christ’s return to heaven |
front 23 Take Up Your Cross (Roman) | back 23 Carrying a cross to one’s execution |
front 24 Take Up Your Cross (Christian) | back 24 Denying selfish desires to follow Jesus |
front 25 Crucifixion | back 25 Jesus’ death on the cross |
front 26 Sacramental | back 26 A sacred sign that prepares people to receive grace |
front 27 Catechumen | back 27 An unbaptized person preparing to enter the Church |
front 28 Catechesis | back 28 Teaching the beliefs of Christianity |
front 29 Indissolubility | back 29 The unbreakable bond of marriage |
front 30 Diocese | back 30 A region overseen by a bishop |
front 31 Archdiocese | back 31 A large or historically significant diocese |
front 32 Parish | back 32 A local church community |
front 33 Ordained | back 33 Having received Holy Orders |
front 34 Vocation | back 34 A calling to priesthood or service |
front 35 Celibacy | back 35 Abstaining from sexual relations |
front 36 Annulment | back 36 A declaration that a marriage was never valid |
front 37 Nuptial Mass | back 37 A Catholic wedding within a Eucharistic liturgy |
front 38 Divorce | back 38 Legal termination of a marriage |
front 39 Tabernacle (Exodus) | back 39 The portable tent where Israelites worshiped God |
front 40 Tabernacle (Church) | back 40 The place where the Eucharist is stored |
front 41 Monstrance | back 41 A vessel displaying the Blessed Sacrament |
front 42 Epiphany | back 42 A revelation of God’s presence or truth |
front 43 Liminal | back 43 A transitional or in-between stage |
front 44 Liturgy | back 44 The Church’s official public worship |
front 45 Magisterium | back 45 The teaching authority of the Pope and bishops |
front 46 Passover | back 46 Jewish feast celebrating freedom from Egypt |
front 47 Ritual | back 47 A symbolic action performed in a set pattern |
front 48 Sola Scriptura | back 48 Belief that the Bible alone is the ultimate authority |
front 49 Tradition | back 49 Teachings passed down alongside Scripture |
front 50 Trinity | back 50 One God in three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit. |
front 51 Free Will | back 51 The ability to choose between good and evil |
front 52 OCIA (RCIA) | back 52 The process preparing adults for Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist |