Vocabulary List for Grade 1

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1 Vocabulary List for Grade Bible the book of God's word 1-01 creation everything God made 1-02 Blessed Trinity one God in three Persons; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy 1-02 prayer listening and talking to God 1-02 Sign of the Cross a prayer to the Blessed Trinity 1-03 Christmas the time when we celebrate the birth of God's Son, Jesus 1-03 Holy Family the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 1-04 trust to believe in someone's love for us 1-05 commandments the laws or rules given to us by God 1-08 apostles the twelve men Jesus chose to lead his followers 1-08 Lord's Prayer the prayer Jesus taught his followers 1-09 Easter Sunday the special day we celebrate that Jesus Christ rose to new life 1-09 Temple the holy place in Jerusalem where the Jewish people prayed 1-10 Pentecost the day the Holy came to Jesus' followers 1-11 Church all the people who believe in Jesus and follow his teachings 1-15 parish a group of Catholics who join together to share God's love 1-15 worship to give God thanks and praise 1-15 pastor the priest who is the leader of the parish 1-16 sacrament a special sign given to us by Jesus 1-17 Baptism the sacrament in which we become children of God and members of the Church 1-17 grace God's life in us 1-18 peacemaker a person who works for peace 1-19 Reconciliation the sacrament in which we receive and celebrate God's forgiveness 1-22 Eucharist the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ 1-22 Mass another name for the celebration of the Eucharist 1-23 gospel reading the reading at Mass about Jesus Christ and his teachings 1-23 altar the table of the Lord where we celebrate the Eucharist 1-25 saints followers of Jesus who have died and not live forever with God

2 Vocabulary List for Grade Holy Family the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 2-01 Blessed Trinity the three Persons in one God 2-01 divine a word to describe God 2-02 apostles the twelve men chosen by Jesus to be the leaders of his disciples 2-02 disciples those who follow Jesus 2-02 Resurrection Jesus' rising from the dead 2-03 Catholics baptized members of the Church, led and guided by the pope and bishops 2-03 faith a gift from God that helps us to trust God and believe in him 2-03 parishes communities that worship and work together 2-03 worship to give God thanks and praise 2-03 Church all the people who are baptized in Jesus Christ and follow his teachings 2-03 sacrament a special sign given to us by Jesus 2-04 Baptism The sacrament in which we are freed from sin and given grace 2-04 original sin the first man and women disobeyed God; the first sin 2-05 Confirmation the sacrament that seals us with the Gift of the Holy and strengthens us 2-05 anointing with tracing the cross on the person's forehead with oil during Confirmation oil 2-08 Bible 2-08 Old Testament the book in which God's word is written the first part of the Bible 2-08 gospels four of the books of the New Testament that are about Jesus' teachings and his life on earth 2-08 grace 2-08 New Testament God's life in us the second part of the Bible 2-09 commandments God's laws 2-09 Great Jesus' teaching to love God and others Commandment 2-09 Ten ten special laws God gave to his people Commandment 2-10 free will God's gift that allows us to make choices 2-10 mercy God's love and forgiveness 2-10 mortal sins tins that break our friendship with God 2-10 sin a thought, word, or act that we freely choose to commit even though we know it is wrong 2-10 venial sins sins that hurt our friendship with God 2-11 Penance and the sacrament in which we receive and celebrate God's forgiveness of our sins Reconciliation

3 Vocabulary List for Grade conscience God's gift that helps us to know right from wrong 2-12 absolution the forgiveness of our sins by the priest in the sacrament of Reconciliation 2-12 confession telling our sins 2-12 contrition being sorry for our sins and promising not to sin again 2-12 penance a prayer or kind act we do to make up for our sins 2-15 Last Supper the meal Jesus shared with the disciples on the night before he died 2-15 Eucharist the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ 2-15 Holy receiving the Body and Blood of Christ 2-15 Mass the celebration of the Eucharist 2-16 assembly the community of people who join together for the celebration of the Mass 2-17 Liturgy of the the first main part of the Mass when we listen to God's word Word 2-17 psalm a song of praise from the Bible 2-17 homily the talk given by the priest or deacon at Mass that helps us understand the readings and how we are to live 2-18 eucharistic the most important prayer of the Mass prayer 2-18 Liturgy of the the second main part of the Mass in which the gifts of bread and wine become the Eucharist Body and Blood of Christ 2-19 Blessed another name for the Eucharist Sacrament 2-19 tabernacle the special place in the church in which the Blessed Sacraments is kept 2-23 called by God invited by God to love and serve him 2-23 bishops the leaders of the Church who carry on the work of the apostles 2-23 diocese an area of the Church led by a bishop 2-23 pastor the priest who leads and serves a parihs 2-23 pope the leader of the Church who continues the work of Saint Peter 2-24 prayer talking and listening to God 2-24 Temple the holy place in Jerusalem where the Jewish people worshipped God 2-25 saints all the members of the Church who have died and are happy with God forever in heaven 2-25 procession a prayer walk 2-26 new Jesus' commandment to love one another as he has loved us commandment

4 Vocabulary List for Grade Blessed Trinity the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy 3-01 Incarnation the truth that God the Son became man 3-01 disciples those who follow Jesus 3-01 prophet someone called by God to speak to the people 3-01 public ministry Jesus' work among the people 3-01 repent to turn away from sin and to ask God for help to live a good life 3-01 apostle one who is sent 3-02 Bible collection of books about God's love for us and our call to live as God's people 3-02 Kingdom of God the power of God's love active in the world 3-02 crucified nailed to a cross 3-02 faith a gift from God that helps us to believe and trust in him 3-02 Resurrection Jesus' being raised from the dead 3-03 second coming Jesus' coming at the end of time 3-03 heaven life with God forever 3-03 last judgment Jesus Christ coming at the end of time to judge all people 3-04 Ascension Jesus' returning to the Father in heaven 3-04 mission special job 3-04 Pentecost the day the Holy came upon the apostles 3-04 Christians baptized people, followers of Jesus Christ 3-04 Church community of people who are baptized and follow Jesus Christ 3-05 Acts of the book in the Bible that tells the story of the work of the apostles in the early Church Apostles 3-05 gospel good news that we are saved by Jesus Christ, the Son of God 3-05 martyrs people who die for their faith 3-08 bishops the successors of the apostles who lead the Church 3-08 dioceses local areas of the Church led by bishops 3-08 pope the bishop of Rome, who leads the whole Catholic Church 3-08 marks of the four characteristics that describe the Church: The Church is one, holy, catholic, Church and apostolic 3-09 Apostles' Creed a Christian statement beliefs based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the faith of the apostles 3-09 justice treating everyone fairly and with respect 3-10 prayer listening and talking to God 3-10 synagogue the gathering place where Jewish people pray and learn about God 3-10 liturgy the official public prayer of the Church

5 Vocabulary List for Grade pilgrimages prayer journeys to holy places 3-11 parish community of believers who worship and work together 3-11 deacon a man who is not a priest but has received the sacrament of Holy Orders and serves the Church by preaching, baptizing, and assisting the bishop and priests 3-11 pastor the priest who leads the parish in worship, prayer, and teaching 3-12 laypeople baptized members of the Church who share in the mission to bring the good news of Christ to the world 3-12 vocation God's call to serve him in a certain way 3-12 vows promises to God 3-15 grace our share in God's life and love 3-15 sacrament special sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life and love 3-15 original sin the first sin committed by the first human beings 3-15 sacraments of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist Christian Initiation 3-16 Eucharist the sacrament of Jesus' Body and Blood 3-16 Passover the Jewish feast celebrating freedom from slavery in Egypt 3-16 Mass celebration of the Eucharist 3-16 sacrifice a gift offered to God by a priest in the name of all the people 3-16 assembly people gathered to worship in the name of Jesus Christ 3-17 Introductory the first part of the Mass in which we become one as we prepare to listen to Rites God's word and to celebrate the Eucharist 3-17 Liturgy of the the part of the mass when we listen and respond to God's word Word 3-17 Liturgy of the the part of the Mass when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Eucharist Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion 3-17 Concluding Rite the last part of the Mass that reminds us to continue praising and serving God each day 3-18 sin a thought, word, or action that is against God's law 3-18 conscience God's gift that helps us know right from wrong 3-19 oil of the sick holy oil that has been blessed by a bishop for use in the Anointing of the Sick 3-19 eternal life living forever with God in the happiness of heaven 3-19 funeral Mass a special Mass at which we thank God for the life of a person who has died 3-23 covenant an agreement between God and his people 3-23 ecumenism work toward Christian unity 3-24 Rite a special way that Catholics celebrate, live, and pray to God

6 Vocabulary List for Grade communion of the union of baptized members of the Church on earth with those who are in saints heaven and in purgatory 3-25 saints followers of Chris who lived lives of holiness on earth and now share in eternal life with God in heaven 3-25 Assumption the belief that, when Mary's work on earth was done, God brought her body and soul to live forever with the risen Christ 3-25 Immaculate the belief that Mary was free from original sin from the very first moment of her life Conception 3-26 parable a short story that uses things from everyday life 3-26 miracles amazing events that are beyond human power

7 Vocabulary List for Grade disciples those who said yes to Jesus' call to follow him 4-01 Incarnation the truth that the Son of God became human 4-01 Blessed Trinity the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy 4-01 Church the community of people who are baptized and follow Jesus 4-01 grace the gift of God's life in us 4-01 original sin the first sin committed by th first human beings 4-01 Savior a title give to Jesus because he died and rose to save us from sin 4-02 Beatitudes teachings of Jesus that describe the way to live as his disciples 4-02 peace the freedom that comes from loving and trusting God and respecting all people 4-02 justice respecting the rights of others and giving them what is rightfully theirs 4-02 Kingdom of God the power of God's love active in the world 4-02 mission the work of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and spreading the Kingdom of God 4-03 free will the freedom to decide when and how to act 4-03 mortal sin very serious sin that breaks a persons friendship with God 4-03 sin a thought, word, action, or omission against God's law 4-03 temptation an attraction to choose sin 4-03 venial sin less serious sin that hurts a person's friendship with God 4-04 conscience the ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong 4-04 examination of the act of determining whether the choices we have made showed love for God, conscience ourselves, and others 4-05 absolution God's forgiveness of sins through the words of the priest 4-05 penitent the person seeking God's forgiveness in the sacrament of Reconciliation 4-08 covenant a special agreement between God and his people 4-08 Ten the laws of God's covenant given to Moses on Mount Sinai Commandment 4-08 human rights the basic rights that all people have 4-09 prayer listening and talking to God with our minds and hearts 4-09 worship giving God thanks and praise 4-09 idolatry giving worship to a creature or thing instead of God 4-10 psalm a song of praise to honor the Lord 4-10 reverence honor, love and respect 4-10 bless to dedicate someone or something to God or to make holy in God's name 4-10 sacred another word for holy 4-11 Sabbath the day of rest set apart to honor the Lord

8 Vocabulary List for Grade synagogue the gathering place where Jewish people pray and learn about God 4-11 holy day of a day that is set apart to celebrate a special event in the life of Jesus, Mary or the obligation saints 4-11 Corporal Works things that we do to care for the physical needs of others of Mercy 4-11 ual Works things that we do to care for the minds, hearts, and souls of others of Mercy 4-12 assembly the community of people gathered to worship in the name of Jesus Christ 4-12 Liturgy of the the part of the Mass when we listen and respond to God's word Word 4-12 Mass the celebration of the Eucharist 4-12 homily a talk given by the priest or deacon that helps us to understand the readings and to grow as faithful followers of Jesus 4-12 consecration the part of the eucharistic prayer when, by the power of the Holy and through the words and actions of the priest, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ 4-12 eucharistic the Church's greatest prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God prayer 4-12 Liturgy of the the part of the Mass in which the death and Resurrection of Christ are made Eucharist present again; our gifts of bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion 4-13 domestic the church in the home, which every Christian family is called to be 4-16 human dignity the value and worth each person has from being created in God's image 4-17 chastity the virtue by which we use our human sexuality in a responsible and faithful way 4-17 virtue a good habit that helps us to act according to God's love for us 4-18 stewards of those who take care of everything God has given them creation 4-19 martyrs people who die rather than give up their belief in the risen Jesus 4-19 witnesses people who speak and act based upon what they know and believe about Jesus 4-22 covet to wrongly desire something that is someone else's 4-22 modesty the virtue by which we think, speak, act, and dress in ways that show respect for ourselves and others 4-23 envy a feeling of sadness when someone else has the things we want for ourselves 4-23 greed an excessive desire to have or own things 4-23 poor in spirit those who depend on God completely 4-24 liturgy the official public prayer of the Church 4-24 sacrament a special sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life

9 Vocabulary List for Grade fruits of the Holy the good things people can see in us when we respond to the gifts of the Holy 4-24 gifts of the Holy the seven gifts which help us to follow God's law and live as Jesus did 4-25 bishops leaders of the Church who continue the work of the apostles 4-25 deacon serves the parish by preaching, baptizing, and assisting the pastor 4-25 diocese a local area of the Church led by a bishop 4-25 parish a community of believers who worship and work together 4-25 pastor the priest who leads the parish in worship, prayer, and teaching 4-25 pope the bishop of Rome, who leads the whole Catholic Church 4-25 precepts of the laws to help us know and fulfill our responsibilities as members of the Church Church 4-26 theological faith, hope, love virtues 4-26 cardinal virtues prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance

10 Vocabulary List for Grade Blessed Trinity the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy 5-01 apostles men chosen by Jesus to share in his mission in a special way 5-01 Jesus' mission to share the life of God with all people and to save them from sin 5-01 Kingdom of God the power of God's love active in our lives and in the world 5-01 Church all those who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and follow his teachings 5-02 evangelization proclaiming the good news of Christ by what we say and do 5-02 liturgy the official public prayer of the Church 5-02 last judgment Jesus Christ coming at the end of time to judge all people 5-02 Paschal Mystery Christ's passion, death, Resurrection from the dead, and Ascension into heaven 5-02 Corporal Works acts of love that help us care for the physical and material needs of others of Mercy 5-02 ual Works acts of love that help us care for the needs of people's hearts, minds and souls of Mercy 5-03 Christian the process of becoming a member of the Church through the sacraments of initiation Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist 5-03 sacrament an effective sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life 5-03 sanctifying the gift of sharing in God's life that we receive in the sacraments 5-03 common the call to holiness and evangelization that all Christians share vocation 5-03 holiness sharing in God's goodness and responding to his love by the way we live; our holiness comes through grace 5-04 Baptism the sacrament in which we are freed from sin, become children of God, and are welcomed into the Church 5-04 Incarnation the truth that the Son of God became man 5-04 salvation the forgiveness of sins and the restoring of friendship with God 5-04 prophet someone who speaks on behalf of God, defends the truth, and works for justice 5-04 eternal life living in happiness with God forever 5-04 saints followers of Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth and now share in eternal life with God in heaven 5-05 catechumenate a period of formation for Christian initiation that includes prayer and liturgy, religious instruction, and service to others 5-05 chrism perfumed oil blessed by the bishop 5-08 Confirmation the sacrament in which we receive the Gift of the Holy in a special way 5-09 gifts of the Holy wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverance, and wonder and awe

11 Vocabulary List for Grade Eucharist the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine 5-10 Passover the feast on which Jewish people remember the miraculous way that God saved them from death and slavery in ancient Egypt 5-10 sacrifice a gift offered to God by a priest in the name of all the people 5-10 real presence Jesus really and truly present in the Eucharist 5-11 Introductory the part of the Mass that unites us as a community. It prepares us to hear God's Rites word and to celebrate the Eucharist 5-11 Liturgy of the the part of the Mass in which we listen and respond to God's word; we profess Word our faith and pray for people in need 5-11 consecration the part of the eucharistic prayer when, by the power of the Holy and through the words and actions of the priest, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ 5-11 Liturgy of the the part of the Mass in which the death and Resurrection of Christ are made Eucharist present again. Our gifts of bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion 5-11 Concluding Rite 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 5-12 holy day of a day we are obliged to participate in the Mass to celebrate a special event in the obligation life of Jesus, Mary or the saints 5-12 Liturgy of the public prayer of the Church made up of psalms, readings from Scripture and Hours Church teaching, prayers and hymns, and celebrated at various times during the day 5-12 sacramentals blessings, actions, and objects that help us respond to Gods' grace received in the sacraments 5-15 conversion a turning to God with all one's heart 5-15 Reconciliation the sacrament by which our relationship with God and the Church is strengthened or restored and our sins are forgiven 5-15 sin a thought, word, deed, or omission against God's law 5-16 conscience our ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong 5-16 act of contrition a prayer that allows us to express our sorrow and promise to try not to sin again 5-17 Anointing of the the sacrament by which God's grace and comfort are given to those who are Sick seriously ill or suffering because of their old age 5-19 Annunciation the name given to the angel's visit to Mary at which the announcement was made that she would be the mother of the Son of God 5-19 Assumption the belief that when Mary's work on earth was done, God brought her body and soul to live forever with the risen Christ 5-19 Immaculate the belief that Mary was free from original sin from the moment she was Conception conceived

12 Vocabulary List for Grade faith the virtue that enables us to believe in God and all that the Church teaches us; it helps us to believe all that God has told us about himself and all that he has done 5-22 virtue a good habit that helps us to act according to God's love for us 5-22 hope the virtue that enables us to trust in God's promise to share his life with us forever; it makes us confident in God's love and care for us 5-22 love the greatest of all virtues that enables us to love God and to love our neighbor 5-23 priesthood of Christ's priestly mission in which all those who are baptized share the faithful 5-23 laypeople all the baptized members of the Church who share in the mission to bring the good news of Christ to the world 5-23 religious women and men who belong to communities of service to God and the Church 5-24 Matrimony the sacrament in which a man and woman become husband and wife and promise to be faithful to each other for the rest of their lives 5-24 marriage the life-long commitment between a man and a woman to live as faithful and loving covenant partners 5-24 fidelity faithfulness to a person and to duties, obligations, and promises; in marriage, the loyalty and the willingness to be true to each other always 5-25 Holy Orders the sacrament in which men are ordained to serve the Church as deacons, priests, and bishops 5-25 priests ordained ministers who serve the Christian faithful by leading, teaching, and most especially celebrating the Eucharist and other sacraments 5-25 bishops the successors of the apostles who are ordained to continue the apostles' mission of leadership and service in the Church 5-25 deacons men who are not priests but are ordained to the work of service for the Church 5-26 marks of the the four characteristics of the Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church 5-26 ecumenism the work to promote unity among all Christians 5-26 stewards of those who take care of everything that God has given them creation