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Lesson 7

Sacred Scripture in the Life of the Church

Catholics are called to know Christ in Scripture through the Mass and various forms of prayer such as the Liturgy of the Hours, the Rosary and Lectio Divina.

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Lesson Topics
Common Prayer Marian Prayer Marian Teaching Parts of the Mass Types of Prayer
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Lesson Vocabulary

  • Second Vatican Council
    :
    (n.): The most recent ecumenical council of the Church held at the Vatican between 1963 and 1965. Also called Vatican II.
  • Theology
    :
    (n.): The study of God based on divine revelation.
  • Liturgy
    :
    (n.): The public work or worship of the Church. It is the participation of the people of God in the “work of God,” which is our salvation from sin
  • Liturgy of the Hours
    :
    (n.): The public prayer of the Church which sanctifies the whole course of the day and night. It consists of a variety of prayers, Scripture readings, most especially the Psalms, and writings of the saints, divided into “hours,” which are prescribed to be prayed at specific times of day.
  • Ambo
    :
    (n.): A raised podium or lectern in a Church sanctuary from which the Scripture readings are proclaimed during Mass.
  • Lectionary
    :
    (n.): The official liturgical book from which the reader proclaims the Scripture readings during Mass.
  • Immaculate Conception
    :
    The dogma of the Church that teaches that the Virgin Mary was conceived without the stain of Original Sin so that she could bear the Son of God within her. Mary was prepared by God to be a holy vessel for our salvation. (508, 744)
  • Homily
    :
    (n.): A preaching by an ordained minister to explain the Scriptures proclaimed at Mass.
  • Liturgy of the Word
    :
    (n.): The first part of the Mass in which we receive the written Word of God. Here, the Scriptures are proclaimed and the priest teaches in a homily. We also join together in prayer for others and profess our faith.
  • Liturgy of the Eucharist
    :
    (n.): The second part of the Mass in which Christ's sacrifice on the Cross is made present again. It includes the preparation of the gifts, the Eucharistic prayer, the Communion rite, and prayer after Communion.
  • Lectio Divina
    :
    (n.): An ancient form of praying with Scriptures that is a slow thoughtful encounter with the Word of God. Latin for "divine reading."
  • Rosary
    :
    (n.): A prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which repeats the 'Hail Mary' prayer in "decades" of ten prayers, each preceded by an "Our Father" and concluded by a "Glory Be," accompanied by meditation on the mysteries of Christ's life. It is typically prayed using a chain of beads.
  • Protestant Reformation
    :
    (n.): A 16th century revolt began by Martin Luther that divided and eventually splintered Christianity. Many Christian churches, which are known as Protestant churches or denominations, formed as a result of this split. Though Jesus desires that His Church be one, all baptized Christians are brothers and sisters in Christ.
  • Sola Scriptura
    :
    (n.): The belief that the Bible is the only source of divine revelation held by most non-Catholic Christian churches. Latin for “by Scripture alone.”
  • The Way of the Cross
    :
    (n.): A traditional devotional prayer that focuses on the Passion of Jesus. It follows Jesus’ path as He carried His Cross and was crucified.

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