image for the Church; first used to refer to God's Chosen People in the Old Testament

The purifiation of a sinner, because of forgiven sins or attachment to sin

levels of leadership and membership in the Church

official Church teachings Catholics are obliged to believe

the holiness of Jesus and the good worlds of Mary and the Saints accounted to the Church.

The twelve men Jesus chose to be his closest followers nad to share in his work and mission in a special way.

Release from some of the punishment for sin.

A name for the Church, whose baptized members are all united to Christ and one another through the Holy Spirit, forming one holy people with Christ as her head.

word meaning a goathering or assembly

different ways to pray

letters written by the Pope to the Church community

Church laws are contained in the

Jesus sent the Twelve out two by two to announce the coming of the

The _____ teaches us as disciples to pray.

The ____ reality of the Church includes Christ's presence among us through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Through the Holy Spirit, Baptism, and the ___, Jesus forms the Church as his Body.

Jesus taught his disciples that he was the ____ and they were the branches.

_____ is silent, reflective prayer.

A mark of the Church because her teaching authority comes directly from Jesus and his chosen Apostles, handed down through the bishops who are direct successors of the Apostles

A mark of the church, because the church is united by the power of the Holy Spirit through one faith and one Baptism.

A mark of the church because she is universal, meant for all people in all times and in all places.

Sacred Scripture is another name for the

When Bishops write teachings for the Catholics in their diocese it is called

_________ prepared for the coming of the Messiah

At the ____, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to the Apostles.

The _____ are the essential characteristics that distinguish Christ's Church and her mission.

The Church is a _____ reality when we gather as the People of God.

The Church is a ______ reality with Christ's presence among us through the power of the Holy Spirit.

People will be rewarded for the ways we helped Jesus on earth at the _______.