Blest Are We
Blest Are We



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  Word   Definition as found in Blest Are We - Faith & Word Edition
  absolution   Absolution is the forgiveness of God given through the priest in the sacrament of Reconciliation.
  Act of Contrition   An Act of Contrition is a prayer that tells God we are sorry for our sins.
  Anointing of the Sick   Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing. It brings peace and the forgiveness of Christ to people who are sick
  Baptism   In the Sacrament of Baptism the Church welcomes us as new members. Baptism takes away original sin and all other sin.
  Bible   The Bible is the written Word of God. It is also called Scripture.
  bless   To bless means to ask for God's good will toward someone.
  blessing   A blessing is a prayer that asks for God's gifts for others or for ourselves.
  confession   Confession is telling our sins to a priest in the sacrament of Reconciliation.
  Confirmation   Confirmation is the sacrament in which the Holy Spirit makes our faith in Jesus Christ stronger.
  conscience   Our conscience helps us know right from wrong.
  contrition   Contrition means to be sorry and to want to stay away from sin.
  creation   God made all creation good.
  Eucharist   The Eucharist is a sacrifice and a special meal of thanks. We receive the Body and Blood of Christ.
  free choice   Free choice is the freedom God gives us to choose between right and wrong.
  Gospel   The Gospel is the Good News of Jesus in the Bible. The four Gospels tell the Good News of Jesus' life and teachings.
  grace   The gift of grace is God's loving presence in our lives.
  Great Commandment   The Great Commandment is Jesus' teachings about how to love God
  hallowed   Hallowed is another word for "holy."
  heaven   Heaven is happiness with God forever.
  holy   To be holy means to be like God.
  Holy Communion   We receive the Body and Blood of Christ in Holy Communion.
  Holy Orders   Holy Orders is a sacrament in which bishops
  homily   A homily is a talk given by a priest or deacon. It helps us understand the Bible readings we hear at Mass.
  justice   Justice means to treat people fairly.
  Liturgy of the Eucharist   The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins as we prepare to share a special meal at Mass.
  Liturgy of the Word   The Liturgy of the Word is when we listen to God's Word from the Bible at Mass.
  Lord's Prayer   The Lord's Prayer is the prayer that Jesus taught us.
  Mass   The Mass is a special meal that Jesus shares with us. The Mass is both a sacrifice and a celebration.
  Matrimony   Matrimony is a sacrament in which a man and woman promise to be faithful to each other for their whole lives.
  mortal sins   Mortal sins are serious sins. They separate us from our friendship with God.
  New Commandment   The New Commandment from Jesus is, "Love one another as I have loved you."
  Nicene Creed   Catholics tell what they believe when they pray the Nicene Creed at Mass.
  original sin   Original sin is the sin of the first man and woman.
  peace   Peace means getting along with others.
  penance   A penance is a prayer or kind act to make up for the harm caused by sin.
  People of God   The People of God are followers of Jesus Christ.
  praise   Praise is a joyful type of prayer. It celebrates God's goodness.
  prayer   Prayer is talking to and listening to God.
  Prayer of the Faithful   The Prayer of the Faithful is the last part of the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. During this prayer
  psalms   Psalms are prayers from the Bible that people often sing.
  Reconciliation   Reconciliation is a sacrament of healing. It celebrates God's love and forgiveness.
  Resurrection   Resurrection is Jesus' being raised from the dead to new life.
  sacraments   Sacraments are special signs of God's love and presence.
  sacrifice   A sacrifice is a special gift that is given out of love.
  Savior   A savior is someone who rescues others from danger. Jesus is our Savior.
  sin   To sin is to do hurtful things on purpose. Sin is disobeying God.
  Son of God   Son of God is a special title for Jesus. Jesus is God's only Son.
  spiritual gifts   The Holy Spirit gives us spiritual gifts. Some of these gifts are knowledge
  temptation   A temptation is wanting to do something that is wrong.
  Ten Commandments   The Ten Commandments are God's laws. They help us to know how to lead good lives.
  trespasses   Trespasses are sins or wrongs.
  venial sins   Venial sins are less serious sins. They weaken our friendship with God.
  vocation   A vocation is God's call to us to live our lives in a special way.
  Word of God   The Word of God is God speaking to us in Scripture.
  works of mercy   The works of mercy tell how to take care of the needs of others.