A declaration by the Pope naming a person a Saint. Canonized Saints have special feast days or memorials in the Church's calendar.

Canon of Scripture the Church's complete list of inspired books included in Sacred Scripture.

"The four principal moral virtues-prudence, temperance, justice, and fortitude-that help us live as children of God and from which the other moral virtues flow. We strengthen these good habits through God's grace and our own efforts."

"A ""learner, "" or person preparing to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation."

"A Mark of the Church. The Church is catholic because she is universal, meant for all people in all times and in all places."

The Church is meant for all people in all times and all places; a Mark of the Church.

"Catholic a Mark of the Church. The Church is catholic because she is universal, meant for all people in all times and in all places."

"A permanent, sacramental, spiritual seal that strengthens us to do God's work. A seal is given in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, or Holy Orders."

"The theological virtue of love. It directs us to love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves, for the love of God."

A moral virtue and one of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit that helps us to act and think in ways that are appropriate and pure.

"A moral virtue and Fruit of the Holy Spirit that helps us express our sexuality in the right ways for our call in life. In religious life or Holy Orders, chastity includes being celibate."

"A title for Jesus, the One anointed by God as Messiah."

The community of all baptized people who believe in God and follow Jesus.

The special community of all baptized people who believe in God and follow Jesus. The word is often used for the Catholic Church because we trace our origins back to the Apostles.

The community of all baptized people who believe in God and follow Jesus. The word is often used for the Catholic Church because we trace our origins back to the Apostles.

The community of all baptized people who believe in the Holy Trinity and follow Jesus.

"Men who are ordained and given sacred authority to serve the Church by teaching, divine worship, and pastoral leadership."

A law that God made for people to obey.

"Common good the good of everyone, with particular concern for those who might be most vulnerable to harm."

"Common good the good of everyone; the Christian principle that all people, either in groups or as individuals, have the opportunities to reach their fulfillment more fully and easily."

Communion of Saints everyone who believes in and follows Jesus ' people on Earth and people who have died and are in Purgatory or Heaven.

"Communion of Saints when referring to holy persons, the Communion of Saints includes the pilgrim Church on Earth, those being purified in Purgatory, and the blessed already in Heaven."

"Communion of Saints the pilgrim Church on Earth, those being purified in Purgatory, and the blessed already in Heaven."

Another name for the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation; an essential element of the Sacrament when you tell your sin to the priest.

"The Sacrament that seals us with a special outpouring of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, deepens the grace of Baptism, and strengthens us to give witness to Christ in the world."

The Sacrament of Initiation through which the spiritual life received in Baptism is strengthened and the person is sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

An ability given to us by God that helps us make choices about right and wrong.

Conscience the God-given ability that helps individuals judge whether actions are right or wrong.

The God-given ability that helps individuals judge whether actions are right or wrong.

The God-given ability that helps us judge whether actions are right or wrong. It is important for us to know God's laws so our conscience can help us make good decisions.

"Consecrated religious life a state of life lived in community and characterized by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience."

"Consecrated religious life a state of life lived by religious sisters, brothers, and priests in community and characterized by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience."

"Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the words and actions of the priest, the gifts of bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus."

"The part of the Eucharistic Prayer in which the priest prays the words of Jesus over the bread and wine, and these elements become the Body and Blood of Christ."

Being sorry for your sins and wanting to live better.

Contrition true sorrow for disobeying God and the commitment to try to avoid sin in the future.

The continual process of becoming the people God intends us to be through change and growth. It is a response to God's love and forgiveness.

"A sincere change of mind, heart, and desire to turn away from sin and evil and turn toward God."

Corporal Works of Mercy actions that show care for the physical needs of people.

Corporal Works of Mercy actions that show care for the physical needs of others.

"Gatherings of bishops during which they speak about the faith of the Church, her teachings, and important issues."

Covenant a sacred promise or agreement humans or between God and humans.

A sacred promise or agreement between God and humans.

A sacred promise or agreement humans or between God and humans.

Everything made by God.

"A formal statement of what we believe about the Holy Trinity and the Church. The word creed comes from the Latin for ""I believe. ""."

A statement of the Church's beliefs.

A formal statement of what is believed about the Holy Trinity and the Church. The word creed comes from the Latin for 'I believe. ' There are two main creeds of the Church: the Nicene Creed and the Apostles' Creed.