A local community of the Christian faithful under the care of a priest

Baptised people in heaven, and those still alive in the world who have lived a holy life. 

A visible and effective sign of the invisible reality of God’s grace

The reign of God where people live in harmony with God’s will. 

The announcement of the good news of the victory of Jesus over sin and evil and establishing the Kingdom of God. 

A name Jesus used for God the Father as a sign of personal affection and closeness

The final step in the Catholic Church recognising a person as being exceptionally close to God and conferring the title ‘Saint’. 

The goal of human desire, it can be external and short-term or internal and long-term. 

The belief that God became fully human and yet remain fully divine, when Jesus was born of human flesh and blood. 

One who saw the Risen Christ and was sent by him to proclaim the Gospel, being given the authority to teach, sanctify and govern

The community or the ‘assembly of baptised believers’ within whom God dwells 

Someone who believes in Christ and follows his teachings. 

The event where Jesus rose from the dead overcoming the power of death by God’s saving power. 

A key element of the Sacrament of Holy Orders where a man is made a deacon, priest or bishop through the laying on of hands and a prayer of consecration. 

A season of renewing the spiritual life by recalling what Christ has done for humanity by prayer, fasting and almsgiving. 

A structured form of worship which recognises the actions of God through the ceremonial words and actions. 

The belief that there is one God in three persons, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

A teaching based on the person and work of Jesus that comes to people through the Church. 

The teachings about God handed on by the Apostles to the Church today under the Holy Spirit’s guidance.