The reign or rule of God over the hearts of people and, as a consequence of that, the development of a new social order based on unconditional love.

The night the Lord passed over the houses of the Israelites marked by the blood of the lamb, and spared the firstborn sons from death. It also is the feast that celebrates the deliverance of the Chosen People from bondage in Egypt and the Exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land.

A messianic title from the Book of Daniel, used to describe a figure who receives authority over other nations from God; the only messianic title in the Gospels used by Jesus to describe himself.

A Greek title for Mary meaning "God bearer."

In the Old Testament, the sacrificial lamb shared at the seder meal of the Passover on the night the Israelites escaped from Egypt; in the New Testament, the Paschal Lamb is Jesus, the Incarnate Son of God who dies on a cross to take away "the sin of the world" (John 1:29).

The sufferings of Jesus during the final days of his life: his agony in the garden at Gethsemane, his trial, and his Crucifixion.

The biblical event in which the Archangel Gabriel visits the Virgin Mary to announce that she is to be the Mother of the Savior.

The study of the divinity of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Second Divine Person of the Trinity, and his earthly ministry and eternal mission.

The "inner voice," guided by human reason and Divine Law, that enables us to judge the moral quality of a specific action that has been made, is being made, or will be made.

The act of freeing someone from demonic possession. Exorcisms are also part of the Church's worship and prayer life, calling on the name of Christ to protect us from the power of Satan.

From the Latin, meaning "to become flesh," referring to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the Divine Son of God, becoming man.

The recognition of our deep need for God and the commitment to put God above everything else in life, particularly above the accumulation of material wealth.

From the Greek for "seeing the whole together," the name given to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, because they are similar in style and content.

A set of 5 events from Christ's life, focused on when praying the Rosary, which display the ways that Jesus is the "Light of the World."

A gathering of the Church's bishops from around the world convened by the Pope or approved by him to address pressing issues in the Church.

Correct belief as accepted by the Church's bishops as a whole body, literally "right worship."

In theology, this is a concept of teaching that is endlessly comprehensible, e.g. the doctrine of the Trinity

The "going up" into Heaven of the Risen Christ forty days after his Resurrection

The act or process of reconciliation between two people or groups- for theology, between God and humankind.

A state of eternal life and union with God, in which one experiences full happiness and the satisfaction of the deepest human longings.

The state of permanent separation from God, reserved for those who die in a state of mortal sin, that is, who freely and consciously choose to reject God to the very end of their lives.

A state of final purification or cleansing, which one may need to enter following death and before entering Heaven.

The grace that heals our human nature wounded by sin and restores us to friendship with God- a supernatural gift of God, infused into our souls by the Holy Spirit, that continues the work of making us holy.

Directly encountering and seeing God in the glory of Heaven.

A title officially bestowed by the Church on Saints who are highly esteemed for their theological writings.

The Biblical Revelation about the origins of sin and evil in the world, expressed figuratively in the account of Adam and Even in Genesis.

The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.

The fallen angel or spirit of evil who is the enemy of God and a continuing instigator of temptation and sin the world.

To be set apart for God's service, life a morally good life, to be a person of prayer, and reveal God's love to the world through acts of love.

To bring God's presence to the world and bring the world to God.

To speak God's word in the world

To rule society and take responsibility for creating a just social order

A habitual and firm disposition to do good

Based on a word meaning "messenger," a personal and immortal creature with intelligence and free will who constantly glorifies God and serves as messenger of God to humans to carry out God's saving plan.

Means "one who is sent," usually refers to one of "the 12" chosen by Christ to lead the early Church.

This is the tendency of all human beings toward sin and is the result of original sin.

This is anyone who intentionally follows Jesus.

Charitable actions that respond to people's physical needs, include feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirst, clothing the naked, etc.

The Babylonian epic that depicts Earth's creation as the result of an intense battle among gods.

Belief based on trust in what someone says; never opposed to reason or science, but often extends beyond what they can demonstrate.

This is what we call St. Thomas Aquinas' set of proposals for how the existence of God can be known through reason.

This is the Hebrew word for "sin," conveying "failure" or "missing the mark."

The process of God showing Godself to humanity in history, recorded in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition