Catholic Church Terminology

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evangelization

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bring good news to others

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Church

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Community of God's people who profess faith in the risen Lord and serve others.

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mystery

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A religious truth we can only know through God's revelation and cannot fully understand.

A reality filled with God's invisible presence.

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Sacrament

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Outward (visible) sign of grace

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Laity

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All members of the Church who have been initiated into the Church through baptism.

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Liturgy

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Official public worship of the church

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Infallibility

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A gift of the Spirit whereby the Pope and bishops are without error when proclaiming a doctrine related to Christian faith.

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Canon Law

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Official body of rules in the Catholic Church

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Canons

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Rules

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marks of the Church

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4 essential characteristics of Christ's Church - one, holy, Catholic, apostolic