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Grade 4

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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