Eccleseology Chapter 5 Vocab

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Proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ through words and witness. An evangelist spreads the Gospel of salvation.

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Evangelization

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Term meaning "bridge-builder"; refers to the Bishop of Rome.

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Pontiff

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Translation of Latin 'sancta sedes' meaning 'holy seat'; refers to a bishop's diocese.

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Holy See

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From Latin "ekklesia" meaning "to call out of" has four traits.

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Church

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Grouping of 2+ dioceses with an archbishop as head.

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province

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Gift of the Holy Spirit that preserves the pope and bishops from error in doctrine related to Christian Faith or morals.

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Infallibility

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Living transmission of the Church's Gospel in teaching, life, and worship, preserved and interpreted by the Magisterium.

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Sacred Tradition

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Heritage of faith in Scripture & Tradition, passed down since Apostles.

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Deposit of Faith

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Central truths of the Catholic faith defined by the Magisterium that Catholics must believe.

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Dogma

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Title for the Pope as Christ's representative on earth.

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Vicar of Christ