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62 Cards in this Set
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Annunciation
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We celebrate Mary's Yes when God asked her to be the mother of Jesus
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Ascension
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40 days after Easter. The day on which Jesus returned to heaven to be with God
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Assumption
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The day on which the Blessed Mother was taken to heaven, body and soul, after her death
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Bishops
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Leader of a diocese, who take the place of the Apostles today as shepherds of the Church
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Blessed Trinity
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The 3 Persons in one God: God the Father, God the son, God the Holy Spirit.
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Disciple
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A follower of Jesus
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Pope
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The head of the Church who lives in Rome. He is the successor of Saint Peter, who was the first leader of the Church. Our Pope is Benedict XVI
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Parable
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A story that Jesus told that teaches a lesson
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Pastor
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The priest who is in charge of a parish
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Pentecost
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50 days after Easter and is often called the Birthday of the Church. The day on which the Holy Spirit came down on the Apostles
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Priest
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A man who has the power to offer Mass, to forgive sins, to give the other Sacraments, and to teach God's Word
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Liturgy of the Eucharist
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The part of Mass in which our gifts of bread and wine are offered to God and become the Body and Blood of Christ
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Liturgy of the Word
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The part of the Mass in which we listen to readings from the Bible
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Stewardship
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The resources of the earth are to be shared and cared for
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Bible
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Collection of books about God's love for us and our call to live as God's people
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Christians
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Baptized people, followers of Jesus Christ
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Church
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Community of people who are baptized and follow Jesus Christ
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Communion of Saints
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The union of the baptized members of the Church on earth with those who are in heaven and in purgatory
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Concluding Rite
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The last part of the Mass that reminds us to continue praising and serving God each day
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Conscience
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God's gift that helps us know right from wrong
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Covenant
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An agreement between God and his people
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Crucified
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Nailed to the cross
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Deacon
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A man who is not a priest but has received the sacrament of Holy orders and serves the Church by preaching, baptizing and assisting the bishop and priests
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Dioceses
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Local areas of the Church led by bishops
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Eternal Life
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Living forever with God in the happiness of heaven
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Eucharist
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The sacrament of Jesus' Body and Blood
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Faith
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A gift from God that helps us to believe and trust in him
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Gospel
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Good news that we are saved by Jesus Christ, the son of God
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Grace
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Our share in God's life and love
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Heaven
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Life with God forever
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Incarnation
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The truth that God the son became man
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Introductory Rites
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The first part of the Mass in which we become one as we prepare to listen to God's word and to celebrate the Eucharist
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Justice
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Treating everyone fairly and with respect
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Kingdom of God
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The power of God's love active in the world
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Last judgment
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Jesus Christ coming at the end of time to judge all peoplel
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Laypeople
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Baptized members of the Church who share in the mission to bring the good news of Christ to the world
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Liturgy
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The official public prayer of the Church
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Liturgy of the Eucharist
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The part of the Mass when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion
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Liturgy of the Word
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The part of the Mass when we listen and respond to God's word
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Marks of the Church
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Four characteristics that describe the Church: The Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic
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Martyrs
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People who die for their Faith
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Mass
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Celebration of the Eucharist
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Miracles
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Amazing events that are beyond human power
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Mission
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Special job
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Oil of the sick
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Holy oil that has been blessed by a bishop for use in the Anointing of the Sick
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Original Sin
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The first sin committed by the first human beings
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Parable
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A short story that uses things form everyday life
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Parish
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Community of believers who worship and work together
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Prayer
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Listening and talking to God
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Prophet
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Someone called by God to speak to the people
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Public Ministry
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Jesus' work among the people
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repent
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To turn away from sin and to ask God for help to live a good life
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Resurrection
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Jesus' being raised from the dead
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Rite
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A special way that Catholics celebrate, live, and pray to God
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Sacrament
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Special sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life and love
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Sacraments of Christian initiation
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The sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
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Sacrifice
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A gift offered to God by a priest in the name of all the people
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Saints
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Followers of Christ who lived lives in holiness on earth and now share in eternal life with God in heaven
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Second Coming
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Jesus' coming at the end of time
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Sin
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A thought,word, or action that is against God's law
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Vocation
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God's call to serve him in a certain way
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Vows
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promises to God
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