| A | B |
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| annulment | a declaration by the church that a marriage was invalid from the beginning. |
| archbishop | a rank in the church of major importance or over major diocese. |
| artificial insemination | the surgical procedure to implant and fertilize an egg in the uterus of the woman. |
| artificial contraception | the use of any pills or devices to prevent the conception of a child. |
| bishop | a rank of holy orders, the fullness of the sacrament, the shepherd, leader of the church community/diocese. |
| ancestors in faith | men and women of the old and new testaments, although not ancestors of biological lineage, are those who came before us in the family of the church. |
| commissioned | an official sending forth to carry out an assignment. |
| covenant | a solemn promise, or agreement, made between two parties. |
| discernment | the process of discovering what one should do by careful study, thought, seeking of council, and prayer. |
| disciples | followers who are giving a share in their leader's mission. |
| faithful remnant | exiles of former exiles who remained faithful to god. |
| evangelize | to bring the good news of jesus christ to others. |
| mission | and official assignment or task one is sent to accomplish. |
| prophet | one who speaks messages from god to others. |
| prototype | a first example or model on which all susequent models can be based. |
| vocation | a call to a specific way of life. |
| transubstansiation | the changing of the bread and wine into the body and blood of jesus at the consecration. |
