Unit 2 Sacraments

God's interventions and support for us in everyday moments of our lives. They are important for conversion and continuing growth in holiness.

• actual graces

• grace

• intercession

• petition

A prayer asking that God care for a particular person, place, or activity. A simple one is usually made with the Sign of the Cross.

• blessing

• intercession

• petition

• praise

A form of wordless prayer in which one is fully focused on the presence of God; sometimes defined as "resting in God"; a deep sense of loving adoration of God.

• contemplation

• intercession

• meditation

• walking ritual

The power something holds to cause a desired effect.

• efficacious

• popular piety

• sacramental economy

• sign

The Latin phrase that literally means "by the work worked" or, according to the Catechism, "by the very fact of the action being performed" (CCC, 1128), indicating that Sacraments are efficacious.

• Ex opere operato

• O Deus ego amo te

• obiter dictum

• odi et amo

The ability to choose for the good; in light of the Sacraments, it comes from the positive response to God's grace.

• freedom

• praise

• grace

• prayer

A prayer on behalf of another person or group.

• intercession

• petition

• blessing

• thanksgiving

Also known as the Divine Office, the official, public, daily prayer of the Catholic Church.

• Liturgy of the Hours

• Popular Piety

• Liturgy

• walking ritual

A form of prayer involving a variety of methods and techniques in which one engages the mind, imagination, and emotions to focus on a particular truth, biblical theme, or other spiritual matter

• mediation

• praise

• contemplation

• intercession

A prayer form in which one asks God for help and forgiveness.

• Petition

• Meditation

• Intercession

• Thanksgiving