Catholicism/Glossary
Glossary
Terms · Phrases · Abbreviations
Terms
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edit- 7 Deadly sins
- 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- 7 Sacraments
- 8 Beatitudes
- 10 Commandments
Activities
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Apostolic voyage - International travel by the Pope to visit Catholics worldwide
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Catechesis (often called catechism) - Catechesis is an education in the faith of children, young people and adults which includes especially the teaching of Catholic doctrine from a catechism book
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Event - World Youth Day is an example of a Catholic event
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Marches and Protests - March for Life and Protests at Abortion Clinics which often include prayer
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RCIA - RCIA stands for: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - a Catholic class for converts to Catholicism
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Retreats - Withdrawal for a period of time form one's usual surroundings and occupation to a place of solitude for meditation, self-examination, and prayer
Sacred Spaces
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- Cemetery
- Church
- Pilgrimage site
- Scriptorium
- Shrine
Items in a Catholic Church
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Alcove - a small space in a room, formed by one part of a wall being farther back than the parts on each side
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Aspersory - a brush or small perforated container with a handle that is used for sprinkling holy water in a liturgical service
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Baptismal font - tub which serves as a receptacle for baptismal water used for baptism
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Ciborium - a goblet-shaped vessel for holding eucharistic bread
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Cruet - a small container for the wine or water to be used in the celebration of the Eucharist
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Genuflection - lower one's body briefly by bending one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect
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Monstrance - an open or transparent receptacle in which the consecrated Host is exposed for veneration
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Orans - outstretched arms and palms up in a gesture of prayer
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Palm branch - a symbol of the victory of the faithful over the enemies of the soul
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Pew (with Kneeler) - a long bench with a back, placed in rows in the main part of some churches to seat the laity
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Procession - a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony
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Sacristy - A room in a church where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc. are kept. Sometimes also used by clergy to prepare for worship or for meetings
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Stained glass - colored glass used to form decorative or pictorialdesigns, notably for church windows, both by painting and especially by setting contrasting pieces in a lead framework like a mosaic
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Stations of the Cross - a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' progress from his condemnation by Pilate to his crucifixion and burial, before which devotions are performed in many churches
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Tabernacle - a fixed, locked box in which the Eucharist is stored
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Thurible - a metal censer suspended from chains, in which incense is burned during worship services
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Terms of Opposition
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- Concupiscence
- Heretic
Phrases
edit- Deo gratias
- Mea culpa
- Quis ut Deus?
Abbreviations
edit- USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)