Church |
The people of God, baptized in Christ Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit |
Mary |
Conceived without original sin; Virgin mother of Christ and mother of the Church. |
Pope |
Visible head of the Church, and successor to St. Peter |
Saints |
People of extra-ordinary holiness who have joined God often asked to intercede in prayer for people on earth. |
Sin |
Thought, word, deed or omission, contrary to God's law. 2 Kinds: Original: inherited sin of the human race Actual: deliberate violation of God's law mortal sin, venial sin. |
Judgment |
Jesus Christ's evaluation of our openness to Him and our decision about Him, based on the kind of life we live. |
Heaven |
One's life in God after death a state of supreme happiness in which one enjoys God face to face. |
Hell |
The result of our refusing God's friendship; permanent exile from God. |
Purgatory |
A state of purification for souls that did not make up for falling short of God's commands during their lifetime on earth. |
Faith |
Belief in God's words, works and goodness; believing and obeying, knowing that full understanding is given only when we finally enter heaven. |
Hope |
Seeing good in spite of evil; expecting eternal life even in the face of death. God wills salvation and gives us the means to attain it. |
Love |
Love of God and of our neighbor, because everyone belongs to God. |
Trinity |
True God becoming truly human in the person of Christ. |
Bible |
Collection of sacred writings inspired by God; Gospel recounts actions and teachings of Jesus and His Followers. |
Grace |
God's friendship, given through Christ, communicated by the Holy Spirit. Grace is necessary for Salvation. |
Salvation |
Deliverance from sin and its punishment, by grace of Christ's sacrifice, and eternal life with God after earthly death. |
Ten Commandments |
Guidelines for living a moral and just life. |