false belief, incorrect teaching, disagreement over essential doctrine.

A major break that causes division, centered on disagreement over authority.

A severe penalty that results from grave sin against Church law. To come back, one goes to reconciliation.

A religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of multiple new Christian denominations.

movement to restore unity among the Christian churches. Baptism is the sacrament that unites all Christians.

free and undeserved gift of God's loving and active presence in the universe and in our lives.

Church is made up of those here on earth, those in purgatory, and those in heaven

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

The 4 Marks of the Church

The source of the Church's unity

Official presentation of the faith

a Change of heart

understanding of Catholic doctrine as an ordered framework of truths, some more important than and dependent upon others.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, self-control; qualities that show up in people and groups when the Holy Spirit is at work in them.

The group who is called by God to be Holy.

The final step in the process of being declared a Saint by the Catholic Church. After this, an individual is referred to as "Saint."

After one miracle has been attributed to someone's intercession, they undergo this step, which ends with them being referred to as "Blessed."

A Heretical teaching that matter is evil and that the god of the Old Testament is not the True God, who sent Jesus.

a late second-century bishop of the Church, he wrote Against Heresies, primarily in response to Gnosticism

In reference to the Church, it is the belief that the Church is always close to God, even if some members are imperfect and commit sins.

In reference to the Church, it means that she is universal, open to all people at all times, willing to bring the Good News to all cultures.

In reference to the Church, it means she is united, even when there are outward injuries to that unity.

In reference tot he Church, it means 2 things: First, that the Church is a continuation of the mission of the Apostles and that the Bishops are their successors; second, that the Church is sent into the world to proclaim the Good News at all times.

God's interventions and support for us in the everyday moments of our lives

Teachings recognized as central to Church teaching, defined by the Magisterium and accorded the fullest weight and authority.

of or relating to the church

of or relating to bishops

All members of the Church with the exception of those who are ordained as bishops, priests, or deacons.

That part of the Catholic Church that follows the disciplines and teachings of the Diocese of Rome, especially the liturgical traditions

The means by which the Church takes away the punishment that a person would receive in Purgatory. No longer sold by the Church, as was the case at the start of the Protestant Reformation

A title for the Pope, identifying his role as Christ's human representative on earth.

Archbishop of San Salvador also known as the defender of the poor. He was assassinated on March 24th as he celebrated mass.

Jesuit priest and childhood friend of Oscar Romero; murdered by military. Recently beatified.

This fruit of the Spirit denotes an undefeatable benevolence and unconquerable goodwill that always seeks the highest good for others, no matter their behavior.

This fruit of the Spirit is the Greek equivalent for the Hebrew word shalom, which expresses the idea of wholeness, completeness, or tranquility in the soul that is unaffected by the outward circumstances or pressures

This fruit of the Spirit is goodness in action, sweetness of disposition, gentleness in dealing with others, benevolence, kindness, affability. The word describes the ability to act for the welfare of those taxing your patience.

This fruit of the Spirit is deeper than mere happiness; it is rooted in God and comes from Him. Since it comes from God, it is more serene and stable than worldly happiness, which is merely emotional and lasts only for a time.

This fruit of the Holy Spirit has four related meanings: 1. The state or quality of being good 2.Moral excellence; virtue; 3.Kindly feeling, kindness, generosity, joy in being good 4. The best part of anything; Essence; Strength

This fruit of the Spirit refers to the quality of believing, confiding, and trusting in God's promises.

This fruit of the Spirit refers to A disposition that is even-tempered, tranquil, balanced in spirit, unpretentious, and that has the passions under control. The person who possesses this quality pardons injuries, corrects faults, and rules his own spirit well

The Greek word for this Fruit of the Holy Spirit (makrothoumia) comes from makros, "long", and thumos, "temper". The word denotes lenience, forbearance, fortitude, endurance, longsuffering. Someone who could avenge himself but chooses not to.

Clergy found in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity

2 Sacraments generally found in all forms of Christianity

The vast majority of Christians agree on these doctrines, despite other significant differences