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Grade 5

An alphabetical list of the key faith words learned in this grade, with the definition and page number where each word can be found in the text.

act of contrition (page 188 School Edition, page 142 Parish Edition)
a prayer that allows us to express our sorrow and promise to try not to sin again

Annunciation (page 220 School Edition, page 165 Parish Edition)
the name given to the angel'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 (page 201 School Edition, page 150 Parish Edition)
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 (page 26 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
men chosen by Jesus to share in his mission in a special way

Assumption (page 223 School Edition, page 165 Parish Edition)
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 (page 57 School Edition, page 44 Parish Edition)
the sacrament in which we are freed from sin, become children of God, and are welcomed into the Church

bishops (page 288 School Edition, page 214 Parish Edition)
the successors of the apostles who are ordained to continue the apostles' mission of leadership and service in the Church

Blessed Trinity (page 21 School Edition, page 20 Parish Edition)
the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit

catechumenate (page 68 School Edition, page 52 Parish Edition)
a period of formation for Christian initiation that includes prayer and liturgy, religious instruction, and service to others

chrism (page 74 School Edition, page 55 Parish Edition)
perfumed oil blessed by the bishop

Christian initiation (page 47 School Edition, page 36 Parish Edition)
the process of becoming a member of the Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist

Church (page 26 School Edition, page 23 Parish Edition)
all those who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and follow his teachings

common vocation (page 47 School Edition, page 37 Parish Edition)
the call to holiness and evangelization that all Christians share

Concluding Rite (page 138 School Edition, page 103 Parish Edition)
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 (page 100 School Edition, page 78 Parish Edition)
the sacrament in which we receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit in a special way

conscience (page 184 School Edition, page 140 Parish Edition)
our ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong

consecration (page 137 School Edition, page 102 Parish Edition)
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 (page 173 School Edition, page 132 Parish Edition)
a turning to God with all one's heart

Corporal Works of Mercy (page 39 School Edition, page 31 Parish Edition)
acts of love that help us care for the physical and material needs of others deacons (page 289 School Edition, page 214 Parish Edition)
men who are not priests but are ordained to the work of service for the Church

ecumenism (page 300 School Edition, page 222 Parish Edition)
the work to promote unity among all Christians

eternal life (page 63 School Edition, page 47 Parish Edition)
living in happiness with God forever

Eucharist (page 121 School Edition, page 92 Parish Edition)
the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine

evangelization (page 34 School Edition, page 28 Parish Edition)
proclaiming the good news of Christ by what we say and do

faith (page 249 School Edition, page 188 Parish Edition)
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 (page 277 School Edition, page 206 Parish Edition)
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 Spirit (page 112 School Edition, page 86 Parish Edition)
wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, and wonder and awe

holiness (page 47 School Edition, page 37 Parish Edition)
sharing in God's goodness and responding to his love by the way we live; our holiness comes through grace

holy day of obligation (page 147 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
a day we are obliged to participate in the Mass to celebrate a special event in the life of Jesus, Mary, or the saints

Holy Orders (page 287 School Edition, page 213 Parish Edition)
the sacrament in which men are ordained to serve the Church as deacons, priests, and bishops

hope (page 251 School Edition, page 189 Parish Edition)
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 Conception (page 223 School Edition, page 165 Parish Edition)
the belief that Mary was free from original sin from the moment she was conceived

Incarnation (page 58 School Edition, page 45 Parish Edition)
the truth that the Son of God became man Introductory Rites (page 132 School Edition, page 100 Parish Edition)
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 (page 24 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
to share the life of God with all people and to save them from sin

Kingdom of God (page 24 School Edition, page 22 Parish Edition)
the power of God's love active in our lives and in the world

last judgment (page 39 School Edition, page 30 Parish Edition)
Jesus Christ coming at the end of time to judge all people

laypeople (page 262 School Edition, page 197 Parish Edition)
all the baptized members of the Church who share in the mission to bring the good news of Christ to the world

liturgy (page 34 School Edition, page 29 Parish Edition)
the official public prayer of the Church

Liturgy of the Eucharist (page 137 School Edition, page 102 Parish Edition)
the part of the Mass in which the death and Resurrection of Christ are made present again. Our gifts of bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion

Liturgy of the Hours (page 147 School Edition, page 109 Parish Edition)
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 (page 135 School Edition, page 101 Parish Edition)
the part of the Mass in which we listen and respond to God's word; we profess our faith and pray for of all people in need

love (page 253 School Edition, page 190 Parish Edition)
the greatest of all virtues that enables us to love God and to love our neighbor

marks of the Church (page 296 School Edition, page 220 Parish Edition)
the four characteristics of the Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic

marriage covenant (page 275 School Edition, page 205 Parish Edition)
the life-long commitment between a man and a woman to live as faithful and loving partners

Matrimony (page 272 School Edition, page 204 Parish Edition)
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 (page 37 School Edition, page 30 Parish Edition)
Christ's passion, death, Resurrection from the dead, and Ascension into heaven

Passover (page 121 School Edition, page 92 Parish Edition)
the feast on which Jewish people remember the miraculous way that God saved them from death and slavery in ancient Egypt

priesthood of the faithful (page 260 School Edition, page 196 Parish Edition)
Christ's priestly mission in which all those who are baptized share

priests (page 289 School Edition, page 213 Parish Edition)
ordained ministers who serve the Christian faithful by leading, teaching, and most especially celebrating the Eucharist and other sacraments

prophet (page 61 School Edition, page 46 Parish Edition)
someone who speaks on behalf of God, defends the truth, and works for justice

real presence (page 125 School Edition, page 94 Parish Edition)
Jesus really and truly present in the Eucharist

Reconciliation (page 177 School Edition, page 134 Parish Edition)
the sacrament by which our relationship with God and the Church is strengthened or restored and our sins are forgiven

religious (page 264 School Edition, page 198 Parish Edition)
women and men who belong to communities of service to God and the Church

sacrament (page 45 School Edition, page 36 Parish Edition)
an effective sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life

sacramentals (page 149 School Edition, page 110 Parish Edition)
blessings, actions, and objects that help us respond to God's grace received in the sacraments

sacrifice (page 123 School Edition, page 93 Parish Edition)
a gift offered to God by a priest in the name of all the people

saints (page 63 School Edition, page 47 Parish Edition)
followers of Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth and now share in eternal life with God in heaven

salvation (page 58 School Edition, page 45 Parish Edition)
the forgiveness of sins and the restoring of friendship with God

sanctifying grace (page 45 School Edition, page 36 Parish Edition)
the gift of sharing in God's life that we receive in the sacraments

sin (page 177 School Edition, page 134 Parish Edition)
a thought, word, deed or omission against God's law

Spiritual Works of Mercy (page 39 School Edition, page 31 Parish Edition)
acts of love that help us care for the needs of people's hearts, minds, and souls

stewards of creation (page 303 School Edition, page 223 Parish Edition)
those who take care of everything that God has given them

virtue (page 249 School Edition, page 188 Parish Edition)
a good habit that helps us to act according to God's love for us


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