Key Word for November 28, 2017

Key Words for November 28, 2017
First Grade

• Advent-the coming of Christ into the world

• Christmas-the time when we celebrate the birth of God's Son, Jesus

Second Grade

• Sin –a thought, word, or act that we freely choose to commit even though we know that it is wrong

• Mortal sins- sins that break our friendship with God

• Venial sins- sins that hurt our friendship with God

• Free Will- God's gift to us that allows us to make choices

• Mercy- God's love and forgiveness

Third Grade

• Advent-the coming of Christ into the world

• Christmas-the time when we celebrate the birth of God's Son, Jesus

Fourth Grade

• Corporal Works of Mercy-things that we do to care for the physical needs of others

• Holy Day of Obligation-a day that is set apart to celebrate a special event in the life of Jesus, Mary, or the saints

• Sabbath-the day of rest set apart to honor God in a special way

• Spiritual Works of Mercy-things that we do to care for the minds, hearts, and souls of others

 
Fifth Grade
 

• Introductory Rites-the part of the Mass that unites us as a community. It prepares us to hear God's Word and to celebrate the Eucharist

• Liturgy of the Word-the part of the Mass in which we listen and respond to God's Word; we profess our faith and pray for all people in need

• Liturgy of the Eucharist-the part of the Mass in which the Death and Resurrection of Christ are made present again. Our gifts of bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion

• Consecration-the part of the Eucharistic Prayer when, by the power of the Holy Spirit and through the words and actions of the priest, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ

• Concluding Rites-the last part of the Mass in which we are blessed and sent forth to be Christ's servants in the world and to love others as he has loved us