Blest Are We
Blest Are We



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  Word   Definition as found in Blest Are We - Faith & Word Edition
  anointing   Using holy oil, a priest anoints the forehead and hands of the sick.
  Anointing of the Sick   Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing. It brings Jesus' comfort and forgiveness to people who are very sick
  Apostles   The Apostles were those first called by Jesus to lead and teach his followers.
  Apostles' Creed   The Apostles' Creed sums up the beliefs and teachings of the Apostles.
  apostolic   Apostolic means "to be faithful to the teachings of Jesus and his Apostles."
  authority   Authority is the right, or power, to do something.
  Baptism   Baptism is a Sacrament of Initiation by which we become members of the Catholic Church.
  bishop   A bishop is an ordained leader of a diocese.
  blessing   A blessing is a prayer that asks for God's care and protection. Blessings can also give praise and thanks to God.
  catholic   To be catholic is to be open to anyone. The Holy Spirit helps the Church be catholic.
  Catholic Church   The Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ. The Church is the living Body of Christ.
  Christian   A Christian is a person who believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
  Church community   The Church community is made up of friends and followers of Jesus Christ. They work together to celebrate Mass
  commandment   A commandment is God's law that teaches us how to love God
  commitment   A commitment in the Church is a promise to serve God and others.
  Communion of Saints   All people, living and dead, who believe in Jesus Christ are part of the Communion of Saints.
  compassion   Compassion means "to have feeling for someone's problem and want to help." Jesus teaches us to have compassion for our neighbors.
  Confirmation   Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation that makes us stronger in our faith.
  covenant   A covenant is an agreement or promise, made between persons or groups of people.
  creed   A creed is a statement of faith. The Apostles' Creed sums up the beliefs and teachings of the Apostles.
  deacon   A deacon is a person ordained to help the priest serve the parish community.
  devotions   Devotions are special prayers that honor Jesus
  disciples   Disciples are friends and followers of Jesus.
  domestic church   The Christian family is the domestic church. This is the place where children first learn about God and prayer.
  eternal life   Eternal life is happiness with Jesus Christ forever in God's kingdom.
  Eucharist   The Eucharist is a Sacrament of Initiation. In this sacrament
  faith   Faith is belief and trust in God.
  Good News   The Good News is Jesus Christ's message that he is the Son of God.
  grace   Grace is the gift of God's presence in our lives. We share in God's life and love.
  Great Commandment   The Great Commandment is God's rule that teaches us how to love God
  guidance   Guidance means "to lead or show the way." We pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
  hallowed   Hallowed means "to honor something as holy." God's name is hallowed.
  heaven   Heaven is unending happiness with God and all who love God.
  holy oil   Holy oil is a special oil used in Church celebrations.
  Holy Orders   Holy Orders is a Sacrament at the Service of Communion in which bishops
  Holy Trinity   The Holy Trinity is one God in three persons. God shows himself as Father
  initiation   Initiation means, "to be newly welcomed into a group."
  justice   Justice is fair treatment and respect for everyone.
  Kingdom of God   The Kingdom of God is the peace, love, and justice that all God’s people will share at the end of time. It begins here on earth.
  lay person   A lay person is any Christian except bishops
  liturgy   A liturgy is a special way to worship and praise God.
  Liturgy of the Hours   The Liturgy of the Hours is a daily prayer of the Catholic Church. It unites members of the Church everywhere.
  marks of the Church   The marks of the Church are signs that identify the Church as one
  Matrimony   Matrimony is a Sacrament at the Service of Communion in which a man and a woman promise to love one another for their lives as husband and wife.
  meditation   Meditation is one of the four types of prayer. In meditation, we pray without using words so we can listen to God.
  mercy   Mercy is the great kindness and generosity of God's forgiveness and love.
  ministry   Ministry is a way of serving others in Christ's name. Our ministry is to serve others by working for peace and justice.
  missionary   A missionary tells others the Good News of Jesus.
  mortal sin   A mortal sin is a serious sin that separates us from God's grace.
  neighbor   A neighbor is a person created by God. We show we love God by loving our neighbor.
  original sin   Original sin is the sin of the first man and woman. We received this first sin from them.
  Paschal Mystery   The Paschal Mystery is the suffering, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ.
  peace   Peace is the calm, good feeling of being together with others and God.
  peacemaker   A peacemaker is a fair person who respects others. Jesus calls all people to be peacemakers.
  Pentecost   Pentecost is the day Jesus Christ's disciples received the gift of the Holy Spirit.
  Reconciliation   Reconciliation is a Sacrament of Healing. It celebrates the gift of God's love and forgiveness.
  religious   Religious are men and women who are part of a religious community. They serve as priests
  respect   Respect means to "show that all people are valuable by acting kindly toward others."
  Resurrection   The Resurrection is Jesus Christ's rising from death to new life. The death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ are for everyone.
  Rosary   The Rosary is a special devotion to Mary. It helps us meditate on the life of Jesus.
  sacrament   A sacrament is a special church celebration of God's love and grace.
  sacramental   A sacramental is an action, a word, or an object that reminds us life is holy. It helps us receive God’s grace.
  Sacraments at the Service of Communion   The Sacraments at the Service of Communion are Holy Orders and Matrimony. In these sacraments
  Sacraments of Initiation   The Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. The Church welcomes new members through the Sacraments of Initiation.
  Scripture   Scripture is the written Word of God that is found in the Bible.
  sin   Sin is the choice to turn away from God's love.
  talents   Talents are abilities or gifts to do something well. We can use our talents to serve others as Jesus teaches.
  Ten Commandments   The Ten Commandments are God's laws given to Moses to help us live in peace by loving God
  trespass   Trespass means "to do something wrong to another person."
  venial sin   We commit a venial sin when we do not follow God's plan in some small way.
  vocation   A vocation is God's call to use our talents to serve others.
  Word of God   The Word of God is God speaking to us in Scripture.