1. 6th Vocabulary
Terms #2

2. Baptism
One of the seven sacraments, it is the first and most necessary as it removes original sin and all sins committed to that point
It gives us the life of sanctifying grace in our soul
Makes us children of God and members of the Church
Symbol-water
Ordinary minister-priest or deacon
Words (form) of the sacrament-”I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
Matter (material) –water
It is one of the Sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation)

3. Benediction A blessing given by God in the Monstrance
The priest or deacon elevates the Blessed Sacrament in the Monstrance and imparts God’s blessing

4. Bible The inspired Word of God
God, working with human authors, reveals himself and his plan for our salvation
It is divided into two parts-the Old Testament and the New Testament

5. Blessed Sacrament
The Eucharistic presence of God: body, blood, soul and divinity that is reserved in the Tabernacle, which should be located in a worthy place in the Church

6. Charity
A supernatural gift from God, imprinted on one’s soul at baptism
It enables us to love God above all things and to love our neighbor out of love for God
(it helps us live the two great commandments!)

7. Cheerfulness
The virtue by which a person lifts the spirit/s of others by encouraging them, or bringing them comfort.
A great way to practice this virtue is the apostolate of the smile

8. Children of God What we become when we are baptized
In baptism we receive a share in God’s life through grace

9. Chrism
A sacred oil that is blessed by the Bishop on Holy Thursday. The oils are used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders.
Sacred Chrism is also used for the anointing of the sick

10. Christmas
The Feast in which we celebrate the birth of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Christmas is a holy day of obligation!

11. Church
The Catholic Church founded by Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church
It is made up of the followers of Jesus who believe the same faith, receive the sacraments and obey the Pope
The Church includes those in heaven, purgatory and on earth (the Church Triumphant, Suffering and Militant)

12. Commandments Also known as precepts They are God’s laws of love
They guide us in our love of God and neighbor

13. The Ten Commandments You shall have no other god’s before me
You shall not take the name of God in vain
You shall keep holy the Sabbath (Sunday)
You shall honor your father and mother
You shall not kill
You shall not commit adultery
You shall not steal
You shall not lie (bear false witness)
You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife
You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods