Vocabulary List for Grade 1

Word Definition altar the table of where we celebrate the Eucharist apostles the twelve men chose to lead his followers Baptism the sacrament in which we become children of God and members of the Church the book of God's word Blessed one God in three Persons; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit the time when we celebrate the birth of God's Son, Jesus Church all the people who believe in Jesus and follow his teachings commandments the laws or rules given to us by God creation everything God made Sunday the special day we celebrate that Jesus rose to new life Eucharist the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ reading the reading at about Jesus Christ and his teachings grace God's life in us the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Lord's Prayer the prayer Jesus taught his followers Mass another name for the celebration of the Eucharist a group of Catholics who join together to share God's love pastor the priest who is the leader of the parish peacemaker a person who works for peace the day the Holy Spirit came to Jesus' followers prayer listening and talking to God Reconciliation the sacrament in which we receive and celebrate God's forgiveness sacrament a special sign given to us by Jesus saints followers of Jesus who have died and not live forever with God Sign of the Cross a prayer to the Blessed Trinity Temple the holy place in where the Jewish people prayed trust to believe in someone's love for us worship to give God thanks and praise Vocabulary List for Grade 2

Word Definition absolution the forgiveness of our sins by the priest in the sacrament of Reconciliation anointing with oil tracing the cross on the person's forehead with oil during Confirmation apostles the twelve men chosen by Jesus to be the leaders of his disciples assembly the community of people who join together for the celebration of the Mass Baptism The sacrament in which we are freed from sin and given grace Bible the book in which God's word is written bishops the leaders of the Church who carry on the work of the apostles Blessed Sacrament another name for the Eucharist Blessed Trinity the three Persons in one God called by God invited by God to love and serve him Catholics baptized members of the Church, led and guided by the and bishops Church all the people who are baptized in Jesus Christ and follow his teachings commandments God's laws confession telling our sins Confirmation the sacrament that seals us with the Gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthens us conscience God's gift that helps us to know right from wrong contrition being sorry for our sins and promising not to sin again diocese an area of the Church led by a bishop disciples those who follow Jesus divine a word to describe God Eucharist the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ eucharistic prayer the most important prayer of the Mass faith a gift from God that helps us to trust God and believe in him free will God's gift that allows us to make choices four of the books of the that are about Jesus' teachings and his life on earth grace God's life in us Great Jesus' teaching to love God and others Commandment Holy Communion receiving the Body and Blood of Christ Holy Family the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph homily the talk given by the priest or at Mass that helps us understand the readings and how we are to live the meal Jesus shared with the disciples on the night before he died Liturgy of the the second main part of the Mass in which the gifts of bread and wine become the Eucharist Body and Blood of Christ Liturgy of the Word the first main part of the Mass when we listen to God's word Mass the celebration of the Eucharist mercy God's love and forgiveness mortal sins tins that break our friendship with God new Jesus' commandment to love one another as he has loved us New Testament the second part of the Bible Old Testament the first part of the Bible original sin the first man and women disobeyed God; the first sin parishes communities that worship and work together pastor the priest who leads and serves a parihs penance a prayer or kind act we do to make up for our sins Penance and the sacrament in which we receive and celebrate God's forgiveness of our sins Reconciliation pope the leader of the Church who continues the work of prayer talking and listening to God a prayer walk psalm a song of praise from the Bible Resurrection Jesus' rising from the dead sacrament a special sign given to us by Jesus saints all the members of the Church who have died and are happy with God forever in heaven sin a thought, word, or act that we freely choose to commit even though we know it is wrong tabernacle the special place in the church in which the Blessed Sacraments is kept Temple the holy place in Jerusalem where the Jewish people worshipped God Ten ten special laws God gave to his people Commandments venial sins sins that hurt our friendship with God worship to give God thanks and praise Vocabulary List for Grade 3

Word Definition book in the Bible that tells the story of the work of the apostles in the early Church apostle one who is sent Apostles' Creed a Christian statement beliefs based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the faith of the apostles Ascension Jesus' returning to the Father in heaven assembly people gathered to worship in the name of Jesus Christ Assumption the belief that, when Mary's work on earth was done, God brought her body and soul to live forever with the risen Christ Bible collection of books about God's love for us and our call to live as God's people bishops the successors of the apostles who lead the Church Blessed Trinity the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit

Christians baptized people, followers of Jesus Christ Church community of people who are baptized and follow Jesus Christ communion of the union of baptized members of the Church on earth with those who are in heaven saints and in purgatory Concluding Rite the last part of the Mass that reminds us to continue praising and serving God each day conscience God's gift that helps us know right from wrong covenant an agreement between God and his people crucified nailed to a cross deacon a man who is not a priest but has received the sacrament of and serves the Church by preaching, baptizing, and assisting the bishop and priests dioceses local areas of the Church led by bishops disciples those who follow Jesus ecumenism work toward Christian unity eternal life living forever with God in the happiness of heaven Eucharist the sacrament of Jesus' Body and Blood faith a gift from God that helps us to believe and trust in him funeral Mass a special Mass at which we thank God for the life of a person who has died gospel good news that we are saved by Jesus Christ, the Son of God grace our share in God's life and love heaven life with God forever Immaculate the belief that Mary was free from original sin from the very first moment of her life Conception Incarnation the truth that God the Son became man Introductory Rites the first part of the Mass in which we become one as we prepare to listen to God's word and to celebrate the Eucharist justice treating everyone fairly and with respect Kingdom of God the power of God's love active in the world last judgment Jesus Christ coming at the end of time to judge all people laypeople baptized members of the Church who share in the mission to bring the good news of Christ to the world liturgy the official public prayer of the Church Liturgy of the the part of the Mass when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, Eucharist which we receive in Holy Communion Liturgy of the Word the part of the mass when we listen and respond to God's word marks of the Church four characteristics that describe the Church: The Church is one, holy, , and apostolic martyrs people who die for their faith Mass celebration of the Eucharist miracles amazing events that are beyond human power mission special job oil of the sick holy oil that has been blessed by a bishop for use in the Anointing of the Sick original sin the first sin committed by the first human beings parable a short story that uses things from everyday life parish community of believers who worship and work together Passover the Jewish feast celebrating freedom from slavery in Egypt pastor the priest who leads the parish in worship, prayer, and teaching Pentecost the day the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles pilgrimages prayer journeys to holy places pope the bishop of Rome, who leads the whole prayer listening and talking to God prophet someone called by God to speak to the people public ministry Jesus' work among the people repent to turn away from sin and to ask God for help to live a good life Resurrection Jesus' being raised from the dead Rite a special way that Catholics celebrate, live, and pray to God sacrament special sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life and love sacraments of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist Christian Initiation sacrifice a gift offered to God by a priest in the name of all the people saints followers of Chris who lived lives of holiness on earth and now share in eternal life with God in heaven Jesus' coming at the end of time sin a thought, word, or action that is against God's law synagogue the gathering place where Jewish people pray and learn about God vocation God's call to serve him in a certain way vows promises to God Vocabulary List for Grade 4

Word Definition absolution God's forgiveness of sins through the words of the priest assembly the community of people gathered to worship in the name of Jesus Christ teachings of Jesus that describe the way to live as his disciples bishops leaders of the Church who continue the work of the apostles bless to dedicate someone or something to God or to make holy in God's name Blessed Trinity the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit cardinal virtues prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance chastity the virtue by which we use our human sexuality in a responsible and faithful way Church the community of people who are baptized and follow Jesus conscience the ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong the part of the eucharistic prayer when, by the power of the Holy Spirit and through the words and actions of the priest, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ Corporal Works of things that we do to care for the physical needs of others Mercy covenant a special agreement between God and his people covet to wrongly desire something that is someone else's deacon serves the parish by preaching, baptizing, and assisting the pastor diocese a local area of the Church led by a bishop disciples those who said yes to Jesus' call to follow him domestic church the church in the home, which every Christian family is called to be envy a feeling of sadness when someone else has the things we want for ourselves eucharistic prayer the Church's greatest prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God examination of the act of determining whether the choices we have made showed love for God, conscience ourselves, and others free will the freedom to decide when and how to act fruits of the Holy the good things people can see in us when we respond to the gifts of the Holy Spirit Spirit gifts of the Holy the seven gifts which help us to follow God's law and live as Jesus did Spirit grace the gift of God's life in us greed an excessive desire to have or own things holy day of a day that is set apart to celebrate a special event in the life of Jesus, Mary or the obligation saints homily a talk given by the priest or deacon that helps us to understand the readings and to grow as faithful followers of Jesus human dignity the value and worth each person has from being created in God's image human rights the basic rights that all people have idolatry giving worship to a creature or thing instead of God Incarnation the truth that the Son of God became human justice respecting the rights of others and giving them what is rightfully theirs Kingdom of God the power of God's love active in the world liturgy the official public prayer of the Church Liturgy of the the part of the Mass in which the death and Resurrection of Christ are made present Eucharist again; our gifts of bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion Liturgy of the Word the part of the Mass when we listen and respond to God's word martyrs people who die rather than give up their belief in the risen Jesus Mass the celebration of the Eucharist mission the work of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and spreading the Kingdom of God modesty the virtue by which we think, speak, act, and dress in ways that show respect for ourselves and others mortal sin very serious sin that breaks a persons friendship with God original sin the first sin committed by th first human beings parish a community of believers who worship and work together pastor the priest who leads the parish in worship, prayer, and teaching peace the freedom that comes from loving and trusting God and respecting all people penitent the person seeking God's forgiveness in the sacrament of Reconciliation poor in spirit those who depend on God completely pope the bishop of Rome, who leads the whole Catholic Church prayer listening and talking to God with our minds and hearts precepts of the laws to help us know and fulfill our responsibilities as members of the Church Church psalm a song of praise to honor the Lord reverence honor, love and respect Sabbath the day of rest set apart to honor the Lord sacrament a special sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life sacred another word for holy Savior a title give to Jesus because he died and rose to save us from sin sin a thought, word, action, or omission against God's law Spiritual Works of things that we do to care for the minds, hearts, and souls of others Mercy stewards of creation those who take care of everything God has given them synagogue the gathering place where Jewish people pray and learn about God temptation an attraction to choose sin Ten the laws of God's covenant given to Moses on Mount Sinai Commandments theological virtues faith, hope, love venial sin less serious sin that hurts a person's friendship with God virtue a good habit that helps us to act according to God's love for us witnesses people who speak and act based upon what they know and believe about Jesus worship giving God thanks and praise Vocabulary List for Grade 5

Word Definition act of contrition a prayer that allows us to express our sorrow and promise to try not to sin again the name given to the 's visit to Mary at which the announcement was made that she would be the mother of the Son of God Anointing of the Sick the sacrament by which God's grace and comfort are given to those who are seriously ill or suffering because of their old age apostles men chosen by Jesus to share in his mission in a special way Assumption the belief that, when Mary's work on earth was done, God brought her body and soul to live forever with the risen Christ Baptism the sacrament in which we are freed from sin, become children of God, and are welcomed into the Church bishops the successors of the apostles who are ordained to continue the apostles' mission of leadership and service in the Church Blessed Trinity the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit catechumenate a period of formation for Christian initiation that includes prayer and liturgy, religious instruction, and service to others chrism perfumed oil blessed by the bishop Christian initiation the process of becoming a member of the Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist Church all those who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and follow his teachings common vocation the call to holiness and evangelization that all Christians share Concluding Rite the last part of the Mass in which we are blessed and sent forth to be Christ's servants in the world and to love others as he has loved us Confirmation the sacrament in which we receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit in a special way conscience our ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong consecration the part of the eucharistic prayer when, by the power of the Holy Spirit and through the words and actions of the priest, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ conversion a turning to God with all one's heart Corporal Works of acts of love that help us care for the physical and material needs of others Mercy men who are not priests but are ordained to the work of service for the Church ecumenism the work to promote unity among all Christians eternal life living in happiness with God forever Eucharist the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine evangelization proclaiming the good news of Christ by what we say and do faith the virtue that enables us to believe in God and all that the Church teaches us; it helps us to believe all that God has told us about himself and all that he has done fidelity faithfulness to a person and to duties, obligations, and promises; in marriage, the loyalty and the willingness to be true to each other always gifts of the Holy wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverance, and wonder Spirit and awe holiness sharing in God's goodness and responding to his love by the way we live; our holiness comes through grace holy day of a day we are obliged to participate in the Mass to celebrate a special event in the life obligation of Jesus, Mary or the saints Holy Orders the sacrament in which men are ordained to serve the Church as deacons, priests, and bishops hope the virtue that enables us to trust in God's promise to share his life with us forever; it makes us confident in God's love and care for us Immaculate the belief that Mary was free from original sin from the moment she was conceived Conception Incarnation the truth that the Son of God became man Introductory Rites the part of the Mass that unites us as a community. It prepares us to hear God's word and to celebrate the Eucharist Jesus' mission to share the life of God with all people and to save them from sin Kingdom of God the power of God's love active in our lives and in the world last judgment Jesus Christ coming at the end of time to judge all people laypeople all the baptized members of the Church who share in the mission to bring the good news of Christ to the world liturgy the official public prayer of the Church Liturgy of the the part of the Mass in which the death and Resurrection of Christ are made present Eucharist again. Our gifts of bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion Liturgy of the public prayer of the Church made up of psalms, readings from Scripture and Church teaching, prayers and hymns, and celebrated at various times during the day

Liturgy of the Word the part of the Mass in which we listen and respond to God's word; we profess our faith and pray for people in need love the greatest of all virtues that enables us to love God and to love our neighbor marks of the Church the four characteristics of the Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic marriage covenant the life-long commitment between a man and a woman to live as faithful and loving partners

Matrimony the sacrament in which a man and woman become husband and wife and promise to be faithful to each other for the rest of their lives Paschal Mystery Christ's passion, death, Resurrection from the dead, and Ascension into heaven Passover the feast on which Jewish people remember the miraculous way that God saved them from death and slavery in ancient Egypt priesthood of the Christ's priestly mission in which all those who are baptized share faithful priests ordained ministers who serve the Christian faithful by leading, teaching, and most especially celebrating the Eucharist and other sacraments prophet someone who speaks on behalf of God, defends the truth, and works for justice real presence Jesus really and truly present in the Eucharist Reconciliation the sacrament by which our relationship with God and the Church is strengthened or restored and our sins are forgiven religious women and men who belong to communities of service to God and the Church sacrament an effective sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life sacramentals blessings, actions, and objects that help us respond to Gods' grace received in the sacraments sacrifice a gift offered to God by a priest in the name of all the people saints followers of Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth and now share in eternal life with God in heaven salvation the forgiveness of sins and the restoring of friendship with God sanctifying grace the gift of sharing in God's life that we receive in the sacraments sin a thought, word, deed, or omission against God's law Spiritual Works of acts of love that help us care for the needs of people's hearts, minds and souls Mercy stewards of creation those who take care of everything that God has given them virtue a good habit that helps us to act according to God's love for us Vocabulary List for Grade 6

Word Definition ark of the covenant a wooden box in which the tablets of the Ten Commandments were kept Beatitudes teachings of Jesus that describe the way to live as his disciples Bible the written record of God's Revelation and his relationship with his people blasphemy a thought, word, or act that refers to God without respect or reverence Blessed Trinity the Three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit

Book of Genesis the first book in the Bible Canaan an area in western Palestine that included most of present-day Israel Catholic social the teaching of the Church that calls all members to work for justice and peace as teaching Jesus did conscience the ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong covenant an agreement between God and his people Divine Inspiration the special guidance that the Holy Spirit gave to the human writers of the Bible Divine Revelation God's making himself known to us ecumenism the work to promote unity among all Christians exodus the biblical word describing the Israelites' departure from slavery to freedom faith a gift from God that enables us to believe in him and accept all that he has revealed free will the freedom and ability to choose Gospel the Good News about God at work in Jesus Christ holiness sharing in God's goodness and responding to his love by the way we live; our holiness comes through grace hope a gift from God that enables us to trust in God's promise to be with us always; it enables us to be confident in God's love and care for us human dignity the value and worth that comes from being made in God's image and likeness idolatry giving worship to a creature or thing instead of to God incarnation the truth that the Son of God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, became man

Kingdom of God the power of God's love coming into the world and into our lives lamentation a sorrow that is expressed in the form of a poem Last Supper the Passover meal that Jesus shared with his disciples on the night before he died manna a sweet bread-like food that God provided for the Israelites in the desert marks of the Church the four essential features of the Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic martyr person who dies rather than give up his or her belief in Jesus Christ miracle an extraordinary event that is beyond human power and brought about by God Mount Sinai a mountain peak in the rocky southern part of the Sinai peninsula Nazirite a person consecrated to God who promised not to drink wine or strong drink, touch anyone or anything that had died, or cut or shave his or hair hair Original Sin the first sin that weakened human nature and brought ignorance, suffering, and death into the world; we all suffer from its effects parable short story that has a message Passover the event in which God passed over the whole of Egypt, taking the lives of every firstborn and sparing the Israelites a father, or founder, of a clan, a group of related families Pentecost the day on which the Holy Spirit came upon the first disciples pharaoh the King of Egypt prophet someone who speaks on behalf of God, defends the truth, and works for justice proverb a brief saying that gives wise advice providence God's plan for and protection of all creatures psalm a poetic prayer designed to be sung or chanted to some kind of musical accompaniment Resurrection the mystery of Jesus' being raised from the dead sin a thought, word, deed, or omission against God's law soul the invisible spiritual reality that makes each of us human and that will never die steward a person who is given both the authority over what he or she cares for and the responsibility for seeing that it lives and grows superstition the false belief that living creatures or things possess powers that in fact they do not have Ten the laws of God's covenant given to Moses on Mount Sinai Commandments Torah the Hebrew name for the first five books of the Old Testament Tradition the Revalation of the Good News of Jesus Christ as lived out in the Church, past and present vocation god's call to serve him in a special way wisdom the knowledge and ability to recognize and follow God's will in our lives