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An alphabetical list of the key faith words learned in this grade, with the
definition and page number where each word can be found in the text.
absolution (page 71 School Edition, page 53 Parish Edition)
God's forgiveness of sins through the words of the priest
assembly (page 145 School Edition, page 108 Parish Edition)
the community of people gathered to worship in the name of Jesus Christ
Beatitudes (page 34 School Edition, page 28 Parish Edition)
teachings of Jesus that describe the way to live as his disciples
bishops (page 285 School Edition, page 212 Parish Edition)
leaders of the Church who continue the work of the apostles
bless (page 124 School Edition, page 94 Parish Edition)
to dedicate someone or something to God or to make holy in God's name
Blessed Trinity (page 23 School Edition, page 21 Parish Edition)
the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
cardinal virtues (page 300 School Edition, page 222 Parish Edition)
prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance
chastity (page 199 School Edition, page 149 Parish Edition)
the virtue by which we use our human sexuality in a responsible and faithful way
Church (page 27 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
the community of people who are baptized and follow Jesus Christ
conscience (page 58 School Edition, page 45 Parish Edition)
the ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong
consecration (page 149 School Edition, page 110 Parish Edition)
the part of the eucharistic prayer when, by the power of the Holy Spirit and through the words and actions of the priest, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ
Corporal Works of Mercy (page 139 School Edition, page 102 Parish Edition)
things that we do to care for the physical needs of others
covenant (page 98 School Edition, page 76 Parish Edition)
a special agreement between God and his people
covet (page 251 School Edition, page 189 Parish Edition)
to wrongly desire something that is someone else's
deacon (page 285 School Edition, page 212 Parish Edition)
serves the parish by preaching, baptizing, and assisting the pastor
diocese (page 285 School Edition, page 212 Parish Edition)
a local area of the Church led by a bishop
disciples (page 23 School Edition, page 20 Parish Edition)
those who said yes to Jesus' call to follow him
domestic church (page 175 School Edition, page 133 Parish Edition)
the church in the home, which every Christian family is called to be
envy (page 260 School Edition, page 196 Parish Edition)
a feeling of sadness when someone else has the things we want for ourselves
eucharistic prayer (page 149 School Edition, page110 Parish Edition)
the Church's greatest prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God
examination of conscience (page 63 School Edition, page 47 Parish Edition)
the act of determining whether the choices we have made showed love for God, ourselves, and others
free will (page 45 School Edition, page 36 Parish Edition)
the freedom to decide when and how to act
fruits of the Holy Spirit (page 279 School Edition, page 207 Parish Edition)
the good things people can see in us when we respond to the gifts of the Holy Spirit
gifts of the Holy Spirit (page 279 School Edition, page 207 Parish Edition)
the seven gifts which help us to follow God's law and live as Jesus did
grace (page 27 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
the gift of God's life in us
greed (page 263 School Edition, page 197 Parish Edition)
an excessive desire to have or own things
holy day of obligation (page 135 School Edition, page 101 Parish Edition)
a day that is set apart to celebrate a special event in the life of Jesus, Mary, or the saints
homily (page 147 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
a talk given by the priest or deacon that helps us to understand the readings and to grow as faithful followers of Jesus
human dignity (page 185 School Edition, page 140 Parish Edition)
the value and worth each person has from being created in God's image
human rights (page 102 School Edition, page 79 Parish Edition)
the basic rights that all people have
idolatry (page 112 School Edition, page 86 Parish Edition)
giving worship to a creature or thing instead of God
Incarnation (page 20 School Edition, page 20 Parish Edition)
the truth that the Son of God became man
justice (page 36 School Edition, page 30 Parish Edition)
respecting the rights of others and giving them what is rightfully theirs
Kingdom of God (page 36 School Edition, page 30 Parish Edition)
the power of God's love active in the world
liturgy (page 276 School Edition, page 206 Parish Edition)
the official public prayer of the Church
Liturgy of the Eucharist (page 149 School Edition, page 110 Parish Edition)
the part of the Mass in which the death and Resurrection of Christ are made present again; our gifts of bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion
Liturgy of the Word (page 147 School Edition, page 108 Parish Edition)
the part of the Mass when we listen and respond to God's word
martyrs (page 223 School Edition, page 165 Parish Edition)
people who die rather than give up their belief in the risen Jesus
Mass (page 145 School Edition, page 108 Parish Edition)
the celebration of the Eucharist
mission (page 38 School Edition, page 31 Parish Edition)
the work of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and spreading the Kingdom of God
modesty (page 254 School Edition, page 191 Parish Edition)
the virtue by which we think, speak, act, and dress in ways that show respect for ourselves and others
mortal sin (page 47 School Edition, page 36 Parish Edition)
very serious sin that breaks a person's friendship with God
original sin (page 24 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
the first sin committed by the first human beings
parish (page 285 School Edition, page 212 Parish Edition)
a community of believers who worship and work together
pastor (page 285 School Edition, page 212 Parish Edition)
the priest who leads the parish in worship, prayer, and teaching
peace (page 33 School Edition, page 28 Parish Edition)
the freedom that comes from loving and trusting God and respecting all people
penitent (page 71 School Edition, page 53 Parish Edition)
the person seeking God's forgiveness in the sacrament of Reconciliation
poor in spirit (page 264 School Edition, page 198 Parish Edition)
those who depend on God completely
pope (page 285 School Edition, page 212 Parish Edition)
the bishop of Rome, who leads the whole Catholic Church
prayer (page 110 School Edition, page 85 Parish Edition)
listening and talking to God with our minds and hearts
precepts of the Church (page 286 School Edition, page 213 Parish Edition)
laws to help us know and fulfill our responsibilities as members of the Church
psalm (page 120 School Edition, page 92 Parish Edition)
a song of praise to honor the Lord
reverence (page 123 School Edition, page 93 Parish Edition)
honor, love, and respect
Sabbath (page 133 School Edition, page 100 Parish Edition)
the day of rest set apart to honor God in a special way
sacrament (page 276 School Edition, page 206 Parish Edition)
a special sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life
sacred (page 126 School Edition, page 94 Parish Edition)
another word for holy
Savior (page 24 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
a title given to Jesus because he died and rose to save us from sin
sin (page 45 School Edition, page 36 Parish Edition)
a thought, word, action, or omission against God's law
Spiritual Works of Mercy (page 139 School Edition, page 103 Parish Edition)
things that we do to care for the minds, hearts, and souls of others
stewards of creation (page 213 School Edition, page 158 Parish Edition)
those who take care of everything God has given them
synagogue (page 135 School Edition, page 100 Parish Edition)
the gathering place where Jewish people pray and learn about God
temptation (page 45 School Edition, page 36 Parish Edition)
an attraction to choose sin
Ten Commandments (page 98 School Edition, page 77 Parish Edition)
the laws of God's covenant given to Moses on Mount Sinai
theological virtues (page 296 School Edition, page 220 Parish Edition)
faith, hope, love
venial sin (page 47 School Edition, page 36 Parish Edition)
less serious sin that hurts a person's friendship with God
virtue (page 199 School Edition, page 149 Parish Edition)
a good habit that helps us to act according to God's love for us
witnesses (page 223 School Edition, page 165 Parish Edition)
people who speak and act based upon what they know and believe about Jesus
worship (page 110 School Edition, page 85 Parish Edition)
giving God thanks and praise
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