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Beatitudes

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The 8 laws given to us by God to ensure our happiness; given on the Sermon on the Mount.

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Actual Grace

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The supernatural, free, undeserved help from God is given in specific circumstances to help choose the good and avoid evil.

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Christian Discipleship

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Being a follower of Christ. Involves a conversion of heart and a life centered on Jesus Christ as well as following his teachings and being a witness to others.

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Common Priesthood of the Faithful

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Participation in the priesthood of Christ shared by all the faithful through Baptism.

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Conscience

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The inner voice of a human being, in whose heart is inscribed the Law of God.

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Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, piety, knowledge, and fear of the Lord.

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Grace

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Free and undeserved gift to respond to one’s vocation to become his adoped son or daughter.

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Holiness

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An attribute of God describing his complete separation from the sphere of profane. We can become holy by dedicating ourselves to God.

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Laity

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The faithful people, who have undergone Baptism, are made part of the people of God with the Church; cannot have undergone Holy Orders.

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Law of Love

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The love of God above all else and love their neighbors as themselves.

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Ministerial Priesthood

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Consists of the people who have received Holy Orders.

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Natural Law

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Objective order established by God that determines the requirements for people to thrive and reach fulfillment. Natural law enables man to discern by reason the good and the evil, the truth and the lie.

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Precepts of the Church

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Duties required by the Catholic Church of her members in order to ensure a certain minimum in their spiritual and moral lives.

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Saint

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Someone on earth, in Purgatory, or in Heaven notable for holiness and heroic virtue. They share in God’s life, glory, and happiness.

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Sanctification

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The process of being made holy; starts with Baptism and ends when a person reaches Heaven.

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Theological Virtues

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Faith, hope, and charity; infused in the soul at Baptism, these enable a Christian to partake in the divine nature.

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Universal Call to Holiness

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Every baptized person is called to seek holiness regardless of his or her state of life.