Program terms and definitions, with audio.
Holy Orders and Matrimony. These Sacraments celebrate people's commitment to serve God and community and help build up the People of God.
the Word of God written by humans acting under the Holy Spirit's inspiration and guidance; another name for the Bible
God's Word to the Church, safeguarded by the Apostles and their successors, the bishops, and handed down verbally – in her Creeds, Sacraments, and other teachings – to future generations
the loving action of God's forgiveness of sins and the restoration of friendship with him brought by Jesus
a title for Jesus, who came into the world to save all people who were lost through sin and to lead them back to God the Father
effective signs of God’s life, instituted by Christ and given to the Church. In the celebration of each Sacrament, there are visible signs and Divine actions that give grace and allow us to share in God’s work.
an offense against God as well as against reason, truth, and conscience