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Grade 1
altar (page 265 School Edition, page 199 Parish Edition )
the table of the Lord where we celebrate the Eucharist
apostles (page 97 School Edition, page 76 Parish Edition)
twelve men Jesus chose to lead his followers
Baptism (page 196 School Edition, page 149 Parish Edition)
the sacrament in which we become children of God and members of the Church
Bible (page 21 School Edition, page 21 Parish Edition)
the book of God's word
Blessed Trinity (page 36 School Edition, page 31 Parish Edition)
one God in the three Persons:
God the Father, God the Son, and
God the Holy Spirit
Christmas (page 47 School Edition, page 37 Parish Edition)
the time when we celebrate the birth of God's Son, Jesus
Church (page 133 School Edition, page 101 Parish Edition)
all the people who believe in Jesus and follow his teachings
commandments (page 71 School Edition, page 53 Parish Edition)
laws or rules given to us by God
creation (page 21 School Edition, page 21 Parish Edition)
everything God made
Easter Sunday (page 115 School Edition, page 87 Parish Edition)
the special day we celebrate that Jesus Christ rose to new life
Eucharist (page 250 School Edition, page 189 Parish Edition)
the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
gospel reading (page 263 School Edition, page 197 Parish Edition)
the reading at Mass about Jesus Christ and his teachings
grace (page 199 School Edition, page 149 Parish Edition)
God's life in us
Holy Family (page 48 School Edition, page 38 Parish Edition)
the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Lord's Prayer (page 101 School Edition, page 78 Parish Edition)
the prayer Jesus taught his followers
Mass (page 252 School Edition, page 191 Parish Edition)
another name for the celebration of the Eucharist
parish (page 173 School Edition, page 133 Parish Edition)
a group of Catholics who join together to share God's love
pastor (page 176 School Edition, page 134 Parish Edition)
the priest who is the leader of the parish
peacemaker (page 213 School Edition, page 158 Parish Edition)
a person who works for peace
Pentecost (page 125 School Edition, page 95 Parish Edition)
the day the Holy Spirit came to Jesus' followers
prayer (page 39 School Edition, page 31 Parish Edition)
listening and talking to God
Reconciliation (page 225 School Edition, page 166 Parish Edition)
the sacrament in which we receive and celebrate God's forgiveness
sacrament (page 189 School Edition, page 142 Parish Edition)
a special sign given to us by Jesus
saints (page 289 School Edition, page 214 Parish Edition)
followers of Jesus who have died and now live forever with God
Sign of the Cross (page 39 School Edition, page 31 Parish Edition)
a prayer to the Blessed Trinity
Temple (page 113 School Edition, page 87 Parish Edition)
the holy place in Jerusalem where the Jewish people prayed
trust (page 61 School Edition, page 46 Parish Edition)
to believe in someone's love for us
worship (page 175)
to give God thanks and praise
Grade 2
absolution (page 145 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
the forgiveness of our sins by the priest in the sacrament of Reconciliation
anointing with oil (page 73 School Edition, page 54 Parish Edition)
tracing a cross on the person's forehead with oil during Confirmation
apostles (page 33 School Edition, page 29 Parish Edition)
the twelve men chosen by Jesus to be the leaders of his disciples
assembly (page 189 School Edition, page 142 Parish Edition)
the community of people who join together for the celebration of the Mass
Baptism (page 59 School Edition, page 45 Parish Edition)
the sacrament in which we are freed from sin and given grace
Bible (page 97 School Edition, page 77 Parish Edition)
the book in which God's word is written
bishops (page 263 School Edition, page 197 Parish Edition)
leaders of the Church who carry on the work of the apostles
Blessed Sacrament (page 222 School Edition, page 165 Parish Edition)
another name for the Eucharist
Blessed Trinity (page 26 School Edition, page 23 Parish Edition)
the three Persons in one God
called by God (page 249 School Edition, page 188 Parish Edition)
invited by God to love and serve him
Catholics (page 45 School Edition, page 37 Parish Edition)
baptized members of the Church, led and guided by the pope and bishops
Church (page 39 School Edition, page 39 Parish Edition)
all the people who are baptized in Jesus Christ and follow his teachings
commandments (page 109 School Edition, page 85 Parish Edition)
God's laws
confession (page 145 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
telling our sins to the priest in the sacrament of Reconciliation
Confirmation (page 70 School Edition, page 53 Parish Edition)
the sacrament that seals us with the Gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthens us
conscience (page 136 School Edition, page 102 Parish Edition)
God's gift that helps us to know right from wrong
contrition (page 145 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
being sorry for our sins and promising not to sin again
diocese (page 263 School Edition, page 197 Parish Edition)
an area of the Church led by a bishop
disciples (page 33 School Edition, page 29 Parish Edition)
those who follow Jesus
divine (page 25 School Edition, page 23 Parish Edition)
a word used to describe God
Eucharist (page 176 School Edition, page 135 Parish Edition)
the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
eucharistic prayer (page 210 School Edition, page 157 Parish Edition)
the most important prayer of the Mass
faith (page 47 School Edition, page 37 Parish Edition)
a gift from God that helps us to trust God and believe in him
free will (page 122 School Edition, page 93 Parish Edition)
God's gift to us that allows us to make choices
gospels (page 101 School Edition, page 79 Parish Edition)
four of the books in the New Testament that are about Jesus' teachings and his life on earth
grace (page 59 School Edition, page 45 Parish Edition)
God's life in us
Great Commandment (page 109 School Edition, page 85 Parish Edition)
Jesus' teaching to love God and others
Holy Communion (page 179 School Edition, page 135 Parish Edition)
receiving the Body and Blood of Christ
Holy Family (page 20 School Edition, page 20 Parish Edition)
the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
homily (page 201 School Edition, page 150 Parish Edition)
the talk given by the priest or deacon at Mass that helps us understand the readings and how we are to live
Last Supper (page 175 School Edition, page 133 Parish Edition)
the meal Jesus shared with the disciples on the night before he died
Liturgy of the Eucharist (page 209 School Edition, page 157 Parish Edition)
the second main part of the Mass in which the gifts of bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ
Liturgy of the Word (page 197 School Edition, page 149 Parish Edition)
the first main part of the Mass when we listen to God's word
Mass (page 179 School Edition, page 135 Parish Edition)
the celebration of the Eucharist
mercy (page 126 School Edition, page 95 Parish Edition)
God's love and forgiveness
mortal sins (page 124 School Edition, page 95 Parish Edition)
sins that break our friendship with God
new commandment (page 299 School Edition, page 221 Parish Edition)
Jesus' commandment to love one another as he has loved us
New Testament (page 101 School Edition, page 79 Parish Edition)
the second part of the Bible
Old Testament (page 99 School Edition, page 77 Parish Edition)
the first part of the Bible
original sin (page 59 School Edition, page 45 Parish Edition)
the first man and woman disobeyed God; the first sin
parishes (page 45 School Edition, page 37 Parish Edition)
communities that worship and work together
pastor (page 261 School Edition, page 197 Parish Edition)
the priest who leads and serves the parish
penance (page 145 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
a prayer or kind act we do to make up for our sins
Penance and Reconciliation (page 135 School Edition, page 101 Parish Edition)
the sacrament in which we receive and celebrate God's forgiveness of our sins
pope (page 264 School Edition, page 199 Parish Edition)
the leader of the Church who continues the work of Saint Peter
prayer (page 272 School Edition, page 205 Parish Edition)
talking and listening to God
procession (page 290 School Edition, page 215 Parish Edition)
a prayer walk
psalm (page 198 School Edition, page 149 Parish Edition)
a song of praise from the Bible
Resurrection (page 35 School Edition, page 29 Parish Edition)
Jesus' rising from the dead
sacrament (page 48 School Edition, page 39 Parish Edition)
a special sign given to us by Jesus
saints (page 285 School Edition, page 212 Parish Edition)
all the members of the Church who have died and are happy with God forever in heaven
sin (page 124 School Edition, page 95 Parish Edition)
a thought, word, or act that we freely choose to commit even though we know that it is wrong
tabernacle (page 222 School Edition, page 165 Parish Edition)
the special place in the church in which the Blessed Sacrament is kept
Temple (page 275 School Edition, page 205 Parish Edition)
the holy place in Jerusalem where the Jewish people worshiped God
Ten Commandments (page 110 School Edition, page 85 Parish Edition)
ten special laws God gave to his people
venial sins (page 124 School Edition, page 95 Parish Edition)
sins that hurt our friendship with God
worship (page 47 School Edition, page 37 Parish Edition)
to give God thanks and praise
Grade 3
Acts of the Apostles (page 69 School Edition, page 52 Parish Edition)
book in the Bible that tells the story of the work of the apostles in the early Church
apostle (page 27 School Edition, page 23 Parish Edition)
one who is sent
Apostles' Creed (page 110 School Edition, page 85 Parish Edition)
Christian statement of beliefs based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the faith of the apostles
Ascension (page 57 School Edition, page 44 Parish Edition)
Jesus' returning to the Father in heaven
assembly (page 189 School Edition, page 142 Parish Edition)
people gathered to worship in the name of Jesus Christ
Assumption (page 287 School Edition, page 213 Parish Edition)
the belief that, when Mary's work on earth was done, God brought her body and soul to live forever with the risen Christ
Bible (page 33 School Edition, page 28 Parish Edition)
collection of books about God's love for us and our call to live as God's people
bishops (page 98 School Edition, page 77 Parish Edition)
the successors of the apostles who lead the Church
Blessed Trinity (page 20 School Edition, page 20 Parish Edition)
the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
Christians (page 61 School Edition, page 46 Parish Edition)
baptized people, followers of Jesus Christ
Church (page 61 School Edition, page 46 Parish Edition)
community of people who are baptized and follow Jesus Christ
communion of saints (page 285 School Edition, page 212 Parish Edition)
the union of the baptized members of the Church on earth with those who are in heaven and in purgatory
Concluding Rite (page 202 School Edition, page 151 Parish Edition)
the last part of the Mass that reminds us to continue praising and serving God each day
conscience (page 212 School Edition, page 158 Parish Edition)
God's gift that helps us know right from wrong
covenant (page 262 School Edition, page 197 Parish Edition)
an agreement between God and his people
crucified (page 39 School Edition, page 30 Parish Edition)
nailed to a cross
deacon (page 135 School Edition, page 101 Parish Edition)
a man who is not a priest but has received the sacrament of Holy Orders and serves the Church by preaching, baptizing, and assisting the bishop and priests
dioceses (page 98 School Edition, page 77 Parish Edition)
local areas of the Church led by bishops
disciples (page 27 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
those who follow Jesus
ecumenism (page 265 School Edition, page 198 Parish Edition)
work toward Christian unity
eternal life (page 225 School Edition, page 166 Parish Edition)
living forever with God in the happiness of heaven
Eucharist (page 185 School Edition, page 140 Parish Edition)
the sacrament of Jesus' Body and Blood
faith (page 36 School Edition, page 30 Parish Edition)
a gift from God that helps us to believe and trust in him
funeral Mass (page 227 School Edition, page 167 Parish Edition)
a special Mass at which we thank God for the life of a person who has died
gospel (page 71 School Edition, page 53 Parish Edition)
good news that we are saved by Jesus Christ, the Son of God
grace (page 173 School Edition, page 132 Parish Edition)
our share in God's life and love
heaven (page 49 School Edition, page 38 Parish Edition)
life with God forever
Immaculate Conception (page 287 School Edition, page 213 Parish Edition)
the belief that Mary was free from original sin from the very first moment of her life
Incarnation (page 20 School Edition, page 20 Parish Edition)
the truth that God the Son became man
Introductory Rites (page 196 School Edition, page 148 Parish Edition)
the first part of the Mass in which we become one as we prepare to listen to God's word and to celebrate the Eucharist
justice (page 114 School Edition, page 87 Parish Edition)
treating everyone fairly and with respect
Kingdom of God (page 34 School Edition, page 28 Parish Edition)
the power of God's love active in the world
last judgment (page 49 School Edition, page 38 Parish Edition)
Jesus Christ coming at the end of time to judge all people
laypeople (page 147 School Edition, page 108 Parish Edition)
baptized members of the Church who share in the mission to bring the good news of Christ to the world
liturgy (page 122 School Edition, page 93 Parish Edition)
the official public prayer of the Church
Liturgy of the Eucharist (page 200 School Edition, page 150 Parish Edition)
the part of the Mass when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion
Liturgy of the Word (page 198 School Edition, page 148 Parish Edition)
the part of the Mass when we listen and respond to God's word
marks of the Church (page 101 School Edition, page 78 Parish Edition)
four characteristics that describe the Church: The Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.
martyrs (page 73 School Edition, page 54 Parish Edition)
people who die for their faith
Mass (page 186 School Edition, page 141 Parish Edition)
celebration of the Eucharist
miracles (page 301 School Edition, page 222 Parish Edition)
amazing events that are beyond human power
mission (page 57 School Edition, page 44 Parish Edition)
special job
oil of the sick (page 222 School Edition, page 165 Parish Edition)
holy oil that has been blessed by a bishop for use in the Anointing of the Sick
original sin (page 175 School Edition, page 133 Parish Edition)
the first sin committed by the first human beings
parable (page 297 School Edition, page 220 Parish Edition)
a short story that uses things from everyday life
parish (page 132 School Edition, page 100 Parish Edition)
community of believers who worship and work together
Passover (page 185 School Edition, page 140 Parish Edition)
the Jewish feast celebrating freedom from slavery in Egypt
pastor (page 135 School Edition, page 101 Parish Edition)
the priest who leads the parish in worship, prayer, and teaching
Pentecost (page 59 School Edition, page 45 Parish Edition)
the day the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles
pilgrimages (page 127 School Edition, page 95 Parish Edition)
prayer-journeys to holy places
pope (page 98 School Edition, page 77 Parish Edition)
the bishop of Rome, who leads the whole Catholic Church
prayer (page 120 School Edition, page 92 Parish Edition)
listening and talking to God
prophet (page 25 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
someone called by God to speak to the people
public ministry (page 25 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
Jesus' work among the people
repent (page 25 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
to turn away from sin and to ask God for help to live a good life
Resurrection (page 39 School Edition, page 31 Parish Edition)
Jesus' being raised from the dead
Rite (page 275 School Edition, page 205 Parish Edition)
a special way that Catholics celebrate, live, and pray to God
sacrament (page 173 School Edition, page 132 Parish Edition)
special sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life and love
sacraments of Christian initiation (page 175 School Edition, page 133 Parish Edition)
the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
sacrifice (page 186 School Edition, page 141 Parish Edition)
a gift offered to God by a priest in the name of all the people
saints (page 285 School Edition, page 212 Parish Edition)
followers of Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth and now share in eternal life with God in heaven
second coming (page 47 School Edition, page 37 Parish Edition)
Jesus' coming at the end of time
sin (page 209 School Edition, page 156 Parish Edition)
a thought, word, or action that is against God's law
synagogue (page 120 School Edition, page 92 Parish Edition)
the gathering place where Jewish people pray and learn about God
vocation (page 145 School Edition, page 108 Parish Edition)
God's call to serve him in a certain way
vows (page 151 School Edition, page 110 Parish Edition)
promises to God
Grade 4
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
Grade 5
act of contrition (page 188 School Edition, page 142 Parish Edition)
a prayer that allows us to express our sorrow and promise to try not to sin again
Annunciation (page 220 School Edition, page 165 Parish Edition)
the name given to the angel's visit to Mary at which the announcement was made that she would be the mother of the Son of God
Anointing of the Sick (page 201 School Edition, page 150 Parish Edition)
the sacrament by which God's grace and comfort are given to those who are seriously ill or suffering because of their old age
apostles (page 26 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
men chosen by Jesus to share in his mission in a special way
Assumption (page 223 School Edition, page 165 Parish Edition)
the belief that when Mary's work on earth was done, God brought her body and soul to live forever with the risen Christ
Baptism (page 57 School Edition, page 44 Parish Edition)
the sacrament in which we are freed from sin, become children of God, and are welcomed into the Church
bishops (page 288 School Edition, page 214 Parish Edition)
the successors of the apostles who are ordained to continue the apostles' mission of leadership and service in the Church
Blessed Trinity (page 21 School Edition, page 20 Parish Edition)
the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
catechumenate (page 68 School Edition, page 52 Parish Edition)
a period of formation for Christian initiation that includes prayer and liturgy, religious instruction, and service to others
chrism (page 74 School Edition, page 55 Parish Edition)
perfumed oil blessed by the bishop
Christian initiation (page 47 School Edition, page 36 Parish Edition)
the process of becoming a member of the Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
Church (page 26 School Edition, page 23 Parish Edition)
all those who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and follow his teachings
common vocation (page 47 School Edition, page 37 Parish Edition)
the call to holiness and evangelization that all Christians share
Concluding Rite (page 138 School Edition, page 103 Parish Edition)
the last part of the Mass in which we are blessed and sent forth to be Christ's servants in the world and to love others as he has loved us
Confirmation (page 100 School Edition, page 78 Parish Edition)
the sacrament in which we receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit in a special way
conscience (page 184 School Edition, page 140 Parish Edition)
our ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong
consecration (page 137 School Edition, page 102 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
conversion (page 173 School Edition, page 132 Parish Edition)
a turning to God with all one's heart
Corporal Works of Mercy (page 39 School Edition, page 31 Parish Edition)
acts of love that help us care for the physical and material needs of others
deacons (page 289 School Edition, page 214 Parish Edition)
men who are not priests but are ordained to the work of service for the Church
ecumenism (page 300 School Edition, page 222 Parish Edition)
the work to promote unity among all Christians
eternal life (page 63 School Edition, page 47 Parish Edition)
living in happiness with God forever
Eucharist (page 121 School Edition, page 92 Parish Edition)
the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine
evangelization (page 34 School Edition, page 28 Parish Edition)
proclaiming the good news of Christ by what we say and do
faith (page 249 School Edition, page 188 Parish Edition)
the virtue that enables us to believe in God and all that the Church teaches us; it helps us to believe all that God has told us about himself and all that he has done
fidelity (page 277 School Edition, page 206 Parish Edition)
faithfulness to a person and to duties, obligations, and promises; in marriage, the loyalty and the willingness to be true to each other always
gifts of the Holy Spirit (page 112 School Edition, page 86 Parish Edition)
wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, and wonder and awe
holiness (page 47 School Edition, page 37 Parish Edition)
sharing in God's goodness and responding to his love by the way we live; our holiness comes through grace
holy day of obligation (page 147 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
a day we are obliged to participate in the Mass to celebrate a special event in the life of Jesus, Mary, or the saints
Holy Orders (page 287 School Edition, page 213 Parish Edition)
the sacrament in which men are ordained to serve the Church as deacons, priests, and bishops
hope (page 251 School Edition, page 189 Parish Edition)
the virtue that enables us to trust in God's promise to share his life with us forever; it makes us confident in God's love and care for us
Immaculate Conception (page 223 School Edition, page 165 Parish Edition)
the belief that Mary was free from original sin from the moment she was conceived
Incarnation (page 58 School Edition, page 45 Parish Edition)
the truth that the Son of God became man
Introductory Rites (page 132 School Edition, page 100 Parish Edition)
the part of the Mass that unites us as a community. It prepares us to hear God's word and to celebrate the Eucharist
Jesus' mission (page 24 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
to share the life of God with all people and to save them from sin
Kingdom of God (page 24 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
the power of God's love active in our lives and in the world
last judgment (page 39 School Edition, page 30 Parish Edition)
Jesus Christ coming at the end of time to judge all people
laypeople (page 262 School Edition, page 197 Parish Edition)
all the baptized members of the Church who share in the mission to bring the good news of Christ to the world
liturgy (page 34 School Edition, page 29 Parish Edition)
the official public prayer of the Church
Liturgy of the Eucharist (page 137 School Edition, page 102 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 Hours (page 147 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
public prayer of the Church made up of psalms, readings from Scripture and Church teaching, prayers and hymns, and celebrated at various times during the day
Liturgy of the Word (page 135 School Edition, page 101 Parish Edition)
the part of the Mass in which we listen and respond to God's word; we profess our faith and pray for of all people in need
love (page 253 School Edition, page 190 Parish Edition)
the greatest of all virtues that enables us to love God and to love our neighbor
marks of the Church (page 296 School Edition, page 220 Parish Edition)
the four characteristics of the Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic
marriage covenant (page 275 School Edition, page 205 Parish Edition)
the life-long commitment between a man and a woman to live as faithful and loving partners
Matrimony (page 272 School Edition, page 204 Parish Edition)
the sacrament in which a man and woman become husband and wife and promise to be faithful to each other for the rest of their lives
Paschal Mystery (page 37 School Edition, page 30 Parish Edition)
Christ's passion, death, Resurrection from the dead, and Ascension into heaven
Passover (page 121 School Edition, page 92 Parish Edition)
the feast on which Jewish people remember the miraculous way that God saved them from death and slavery in ancient Egypt
priesthood of the faithful (page 260 School Edition, page 196 Parish Edition)
Christ's priestly mission in which all those who are baptized share
priests (page 289 School Edition, page 213 Parish Edition)
ordained ministers who serve the Christian faithful by leading, teaching, and most especially celebrating the Eucharist and other sacraments
prophet (page 61 School Edition, page 46 Parish Edition)
someone who speaks on behalf of God, defends the truth, and works for justice
real presence (page 125 School Edition, page 94 Parish Edition)
Jesus really and truly present in the Eucharist
Reconciliation (page 177 School Edition, page 134 Parish Edition)
the sacrament by which our relationship with God and the Church is strengthened or restored and our sins are forgiven
religious (page 264 School Edition, page 198 Parish Edition)
women and men who belong to communities of service to God and the Church
sacrament (page 45 School Edition, page 36 Parish Edition)
an effective sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life
sacramentals (page 149 School Edition, page 110 Parish Edition)
blessings, actions, and objects that help us respond to God's grace received in the sacraments
sacrifice (page 123 School Edition, page 93 Parish Edition)
a gift offered to God by a priest in the name of all the people
saints (page 63 School Edition, page 47 Parish Edition)
followers of Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth and now share in eternal life with God in heaven
salvation (page 58 School Edition, page 45 Parish Edition)
the forgiveness of sins and the restoring of friendship with God
sanctifying grace (page 45 School Edition, page 36 Parish Edition)
the gift of sharing in God's life that we receive in the sacraments
sin (page 177 School Edition, page 134 Parish Edition)
a thought, word, deed or omission against God's law
Spiritual Works of Mercy (page 39 School Edition, page 31 Parish Edition)
acts of love that help us care for the needs of people's hearts, minds, and souls
stewards of creation (page 303 School Edition, page 223 Parish Edition)
those who take care of everything that God has given them
virtue (page 249 School Edition, page 188 Parish Edition)
a good habit that helps us to act according to God's love for us
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ark of the covenant (page 113 School Edition, page 113 Parish Edition)
a wooden box in which the tablets of the Ten Commandments were kept
Beatitudes (page 250 School Edition, page 250 Parish Edition)
teachings of Jesus that describe the way to live as his disciples
Bible (page 25 School Edition, page 24 Parish Edition)
the written record of God's Revelation and his relationship with his people
blasphemy (page 191 School Edition, page 190 Parish Edition)
a thought, word, or act that refers to God without respect or reverence
Blessed Trinity (page 23 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
Book of Genesis (page 33 School Edition, page 33 Parish Edition)
the first book in the Bible
Canaan (page 69 School Edition, page 68 Parish Edition)
an area in western Palestine that included most of present-day Israel
Catholic social teaching (page 291 School Edition, page 290 Parish Edition)
the teaching of the Church that calls all members to work for justice and peace as Jesus did
conscience (page 39 School Edition, page 38 Parish Edition)
the ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong
covenant (page 33 School Edition, page 32 Parish Edition)
an agreement between God and his people
divine inspiration (page 25 School Edition, page 24 Parish Edition)
the special guidance that the Holy Spirit gave to the human authors of the Bible
Divine Revelation (page 23 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
God's making himself known to us
ecumenism (page 297 School Edition, page 287 Parish Edition)
the work to promote unity among all Christians
exodus (page 98 School Edition, page 97 Parish Edition)
the biblical word describing the Israelites' departure from slavery to freedom
faith (page 69 School Edition, page 68 Parish Edition)
a gift from God that enables us to believe in him and accept all that he has revealed
free will (page 39 School Edition, page 38 Parish Edition)
the freedom and ability to choose
gospel (page 57 School Edition, page 56 Parish Edition)
the good news about God at work in Jesus Christ
holiness (page 298 School Edition, page 298 Parish Edition)
sharing in God's goodness and responding to his love by the way we live; our holiness comes through grace
hope (page 199 School Edition, page 198 Parish Edition)
a gift from God that enables us to trust in God's promise to be with us always; it enables us to be confident in God's love and care for us
human dignity (page 39 School Edition, page 38 Parish Edition)
the value and worth that comes from being made in God's image and likeness
idolatry (page 173 School Edition, page 173 Parish Edition)
giving worship to a creature or thing instead of to God
Incarnation (page 225 School Edition, page 224 Parish Edition)
the truth that the Son of God, the second Person of the Blessed Trinity, became man
Kingdom of God (page 248 School Edition, page 248 Parish Edition)
the power of God's love coming into the world and into our lives
lamentation (page 196 School Edition, page 196 Parish Edition)
a sorrow that is expressed in the form of a poem
Last Supper (page 260 School Edition, page 260 Parish Edition)
the Passover meal that Jesus shared with his disciples on the night before he died
manna (page 109 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
a sweet bread-like food that God provided for the Israelites in the desert
marks of the Church (page 297 School Edition, page 296 Parish Edition)
the four essential features of the Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic
martyr (page 277 School Edition, page 276 Parish Edition)
person who dies rather than give up his or her belief in Jesus Christ
miracle (page 109 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
an extraordinary event that is beyond human power and brought about by God
monarchy (page 134 School Edition, page 134 Parish Edition)
kingdom or empire ruled by one person, either a king or queen
Mount Sinai (page 109 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
a mountain peak in the rocky southern part of the Sinai peninsulaB
Nazirite (page 125 School Edition, page 124 Parish Edition)
a person consecrated to God who promised not to drink wine or strong drink, touch anyone or anything that had died, or cut or shave his or her hair
original sin (page 50 School Edition, page 50 Parish Edition)
the first sin that weakened human nature and brought ignorance, suffering, and death into the world; we all suffer from its effects
parable (page 211 School Edition, page 210 Parish Edition)
short story that has a message
Passover (page 103 School Edition, page 102 Parish Edition)
the event in which God passed over the whole of Egypt, taking the lives of every firstborn Egyptian and sparing the Israelites
patriarch (page 69 School Edition, page 68 Parish Edition)
a father, or founder, of a clan, a group of related families
Pentecost (page 273 School Edition, page 272 Parish Edition)
the day on which the Holy Spirit came upon the first disciples
pharaoh (page 75 School Edition, page 74 Parish Edition)
the king of Egypt
prophet (page 132 School Edition, page 132 Parish Edition)
someone who speaks on behalf of God, defends the truth, and works for justice
proverb (page 200 School Edition, page 200 Parish Edition)
a brief saying that gives wise advice
providence (page 75 School Edition, page 74 Parish Edition)
God's plan for and protection of all creation
psalm (page 150 School Edition, page 150 Parish Edition)
a poetic prayer designed to be sung or chanted to some kind of musical accompaniment
Resurrection (page 265 School Edition, page 264 Parish Edition)
the mystery of Jesus' being raised from the dead
sin (page 150 School Edition, page 150 Parish Edition)
a thought, word, deed, or omission against God's law
soul (page 45 School Edition, page 44 Parish Edition)
the invisible spiritual reality that makes each of us human and that will never die
steward (page 47 School Edition, page 47 Parish Edition)
a person who is given both the authority over what he or she cares for and the responsibility for seeing that it lives and grows
superstition (page 196 School Edition, page 196 Parish Edition)
the false belief that living creatures or things possess powers that in fact they do not have
Ten Commandments (page 111 School Edition, page 110 Parish Edition)
the laws of God's covenant given to Moses on Mount Sinai
torah (page 203 School Edition, page 203 Parish Edition)
the Hebrew name for the first five books of the Old Testament
Tradition (page 25 School Edition, page 25 Parish Edition)
the Revelation of the good news of Jesus Christ as lived out in the Church, past and present
vocation (page 191 School Edition, page 190 Parish Edition)
God's call to serve him in a special way
wisdom (page 147 School Edition, page 147 Parish Edition)
the knowledge and ability to recognize and follow God's will in our lives
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