Catholic vocabulary words
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- 1. Abraham
- 1. The spiritual father of the Jewish people.
- 2. Act of Contrition
- 2. A prayer we say to tell God that we are sorry for our sins.
- 3. Adam and Eve
- 3. The first humans created by God. They lived in the Garden of Eden.
- 4. Advent
- 4. The Church season that prepares for the coming of Christ at Christmas.
- 5. Advent wreath
- 5. An evergreen wreath in which four candles are set. Three candles are the same color and one will be a different color. One candle is lit on each Sunday of Advent.
- 6. Altar
- 6. The holy table on which the sacrifice of the Mass is offered.
- 7. Amen
- 7. The word means "Yes! Let it be so!" When you say or sing this word, it means you agree with what has been said.
- 8. Angels
- 8. Spiritual beings with intelligence and free will who act as messengers for God.
- 9. Anointing of the sick
- 9. The sacrament of healing which is celebrated when one is in danger of death or has an extended or serious illness.
- 10. Apostles
- 10. The twelve leaders Jesus chose and sent forth to continue the work he began.