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KINDERGARTEN- Mary, our Mother – The mother of Jesus.
- Original Sin-The first sin that weakened human nature and brought ignorance, suffering, and death into the world; we all suffer from its effects.
- Parish – A group of Catholics who join together to share God’s love.
- Worship – To give God thanks and praise.
- Pastor – The priest who is the leader of the parish.
- Eucharist – The sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
- Mass – The celebration of the Eucharist.
- Holy Communion – Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ.
- Sacrament – A special sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in Gods life and love.
- Grace – Our share in God’s life and love.
- Sacraments of Christian Initiation – The process of becoming a member of the Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.
- Original Sin – The first sin that weakened human nature and brought ignorance, suffering and death in to the world; we all suffer from its effects
- Domestic Church – Every Christian family is called to be, “a church in the home.”
- Conversion – A turning to God with all one’s heart.
- Sin – A thought, word, deed, or omission against God’s law.
- Penance and Reconciliation – The sacrament by which our relationship with God and the Church is strengthened or restored and our sins are forgiven.