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	Word	Definition as found in Blest Are We
	Advent	Advent is the time before Christmas when we get ready to welcome Jesus into our lives.
	altar	An altar is the table used to celebrate the sacrifice of the Mass.
	ambo	The ambo is a tall pulpit, or lectern used to read Scripture during Mass.
	Amen	Amen means "Yes, I believe. It is true." We often say "Amen" at the end of prayers.
	angel	An angel is a helper or a messenger from God. Guardian angels protect and guide us.
	Anointing of the Sick	Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament that brings the peace of Christ to people who are sick.
	Baptism	Baptism is a celebration of welcome into the Catholic community.
	baptismal font	A baptismal font holds holy water and is used for Baptism.
	Bible	The Bible is the written word of God. God chose special people to write the Bible.
	blessing	A blessing is a gift of God’s favor, or a prayer that asks for God’s protection and care.
	Catholic Church	The Catholic Church is the community of Jesus’ followers to which we belong.
	Christ	Christ is another name for Jesus. It tells us that he was sent by God to save all people.
	Christians	Christians are people who love Jesus Christ and follow him.
	Christmas	Christmas is the time when we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
	church	A church is a special place where Christians come together to pray.
	community	A community is a group of people who belong together.
	Confirmation	Confirmation is the sacrament in which the Holy Spirit makes our faith in Jesus Christ stronger.
	Creator	God made everything in the world. God is our Creator.
	crucifix	A cross that bears the figure of Jesus is a crucifix.
	Easter	We celebrate new life with Jesus at Easter.
	Easter candle	The Easter candle is lit at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. It reminds us that Jesus is the Light of the World.
	Eucharist	The Eucharist is a special meal that Jesus shares with us today. We receive the Body and Blood of Christ.
	faith	Our faith helps us believe and trust in God.
	forgive	To forgive means to excuse or to pardon.
	fruits of the Holy Spirit	The fruits of the Holy Spirit are signs of the Holy Spirit’s action in our lives. Some fruits are love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, kindness, and self-control.
	Gloria	The Gloria is a prayer of praise to God said and sung at Mass.
	good habit	A good habit is a way of acting for the good of others.
	Gospel	The Gospel is the Good News of Jesus. There are four Gospels in the Bible.
	grace	The gift of grace is God’s loving presence in our lives.
	hallowed	To be hallowed means to be holy.
	Heaven	Heaven is happiness with God forever.
	holy	To be holy is to be like God.
	Holy Orders	The sacrament of Holy Orders celebrates God’s call to become a deacon, priest, or bishop.
	Holy Spirit	The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God. This Spirit helps us follow Jesus.
	Holy Trinity	The Holy Trinity is one God in three Persons—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
	hymn	A hymn is a holy song about what we believe.
	Jesus	Jesus is the Son of God.
	Joseph	Joseph is Mary’s husband and the foster father of Jesus.
	Last Supper	The Last Supper is the special meal that Jesus shared with his friends. Jesus changed bread and wine into his Body and Blood.
	Lent	We celebrate Lent, forty days of preparation, before Easter.
	Lord’s Prayer	The Lord’s Prayer is the prayer that Jesus gave us. One time we pray the Lord’s Prayer is during Mass.
	Matrimony	The sacrament of Matrimony celebrates the love that a man and woman have for each other.
	Mary	Mary is the mother of Jesus.
	Mass	The Mass is a special meal the Jesus shares with us.
	mercy	God’s mercy is his loving forgiveness. We are called to show mercy to others.
	mission	A mission is a job that needs to be done. Our mission as Christians is to love and serve others.
	parish	A parish is a community of Jesus’ followers who belong to the same local Catholic church.
	peace	To be at peace means to get along with others.
	Pentecost	On Pentecost we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Church.
	petition	Prayers of petition are asking prayers. We ask God to give us the things we need.
	praise	A prayer of praise celebrates God’s goodness.
	prayer	Prayer is listening to and talking to God.
	presider’s chair	The priest who presides at, or celebrates, the Mass sits in the presider’s chair during prayer time after communion.
	psalms	Psalms are prayers from the Bible that people often sing.
	Reconciliation	Reconciliation is the sacrament that celebrates God’s forgiveness.
	sacraments	The sacraments are special signs of Christ’s love and presence.
	saint	A saint is a special person who lived a holy life. The life of a saint shows us how to follow Jesus.
	sanctuary lamp	A lighted candle, the sanctuary lamp, shows that the Blessed Sacrament is present in the tabernacle.
	Savior	The Savior is Jesus, the Son of God. He helps us and saves us.
	serve	To serve means to help other people.
	sin	A sin is a choice to do something we know is wrong.
	tabernacle	A tabernacle is a container in church where the bread of the Eucharist is kept.
	Temple	The Temple was a special building in Jerusalem. Jesus prayed in the Temple and learned about God.