Research The Catechism Section T TABERNACLE: The receptacle in the church in which the consecrated Eucharist is reserved for Communion for the sick and dying. Reservation of the Eucharist in…
Research The Catechism Section S SABBATH: The Sabbath or seventh “day,” on which God rested after the work of the “six days” of creation was completed, as recounted in the…
Research The Catechism Section R RACISM: Unjust discrimination on the basis of a person’s race; a violation of human dignity, and a sin against justice (1935). REAL PRESENCE: The unique,…
Research The Catechism Section P PAPACY: The supreme jurisdiction and ministry of the pope as shepherd of the whole Church. As successor of St. Peter, and therefore Bishop of Rome…
Research The Catechism Section O OBEDIENCE: (1) The submission to the authority of God which requires everyone to obey the divine law. Obedience to the Church is required in those…
Research The Catechism Section N NATURE: The created order (34l). Human nature, though wounded and weakened by the effects of original sin, continues to participate in the goodness of God’s…
Research The Catechism Section M MAGI: The wise men who came from the East to pay homage to the newborn Savior (528). MAGISTERIUM: The living, teaching office of the Church,…
Research The Catechism Section L LAITY: The faithful who, having been incorporated into Christ through Baptism, are made part of the people of God, the Church. The laity participate in…
Research The Catechism Section K KINGDOM OF GOD (OF HEAVEN): The reign or rule of God: “the kingdom of God is . . . righteousness and peace and joy in…
Research The Catechism Section J JESUS CHRIST: The eternal Son of God, who was born of the Virgin Mary, suffered crucifixion and death, rose from the dead and ascended into…