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| Hierarchy | The line of authority in the Church. |
| Foreshadow | To pre-figure a person or event before it occurs. |
| Pentecost | A feast day in the Church which celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
| Charism | A special gift of the Holy Spirit given to a person or community. |
| Church | All of God's people, the local Diocese, and the community gathered for liturgy. |
| Charismatic | A person who is gifted with a charism by the Holy Spirit. |
| Sanctify | To Make holy. |
| Diocese | The local or regional community of believers, led by a Bishop. |
| Liturgy | Public or communal prayer of the Church. |
| Holy Spirit | The third person of the Trinity. |
| Fear of the Lord | To be in awe of God's majesty and love and honor God's power. |
| Fortitude | To take action with faithful confidence, and courage even in the face of temptation. |
| Counsel | To judge good and evil, know right from wrong, and avoid sin. |
| Wisdom | The ability to comprehend, think, speak, and act in God's ways. |
| Piety | To worship and respect the Lord. |
| Knowledge | To know life circumstances and God's Truth so it can be applied as God desires. |
| Understanding | To grasp the significance of God's teachings so we can live faithfully. |
| catholic | universal |
| Church as Institution | A Model identified with a formal structure, leadership, official teachings, Canon Law, Catechism, etc. |
| Church as Herald | A Model of Church emphasizing evangelization, preaching, and Bible studies. |
| Church as Mystical Body | A Model of Church in which members get to know Jesus and each other on a personal level and emphasize fellowship. |
| Church as Sacrament | A Model of Church with emphasis on the rituals and symbols of liturgical life to be transformed by grace. |
| Church as Servant | A Model of Church exemplified in groups like Catholic Charities, hospitals, St. Vincent de Paul Society, etc. taking action to do the Corporal Works of Mercy. |
| Scriptural Image: People of God | God invites all people to have faith in him, be baptized, and become one family. |
| Scriptural Image: Body of Christ | Reveals the close relationship between Christ (the Head) and believers as well as the intimate relationship among believers themselves. |
| Scriptural Image: Temple of the Holy Spirit | Emphasizes that the Church is a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit who lives in us and we must treat ourselves and each other with dignity and reverence. |
| Scriptural Image: Salt and Light | Being a sign of Christ in the world in order to preserve the Gospel message and bring out the goodness in each other, guiding all to holiness. |
