Terminology

abrogate: Cancel (a law, regulation, decision...).
abrogated: That has been canceled (a law, regulation, decision...).
abrogated: That has been canceled (a law, regulation, decision...).
Old Testament: First part of the Bible from the book of Genesis until before the coming of Jesus Christ. Parallel
apologetic: Writing that defends a Doctrine against criticism, objections, or doubts.
apologetic: Writing that defends a Doctrine against criticism, objections, or doubts.
apologetics: Writings that defend a Doctrine against criticism, objections, or doubts.
Apostasy: Action of a person (called an "apostate") who renounces their Religion and faith, who publicly abandons their Religion (to adopt another or not). It thus announces their choice to religious representatives.
apostasy: Action of a person (called an "apostate") who renounces their Religion and faith, who publicly abandons their Religion (to adopt another or not). It thus announces their choice to religious representatives.
beatification: Preliminary stage to canonization recognizing that a deceased person can be called Blessed because of their holiness.
canonization: Official declaration that a person is holy and may be universally venerated.
CEC: Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992).
Cenacle: Place located in Jerusalem where Jesus celebrated Passover with his Apostles and instituted the Eucharist on the eve of his death (from Latin cenaculum: dining room). This place became the first Church at the request of the Virgin Mary.
cenacle: Place located in Jerusalem where Jesus celebrated Passover with his Apostles and instituted the Eucharist on the eve of his death (from Latin cenaculum: dining room). This place became the first Church at the request of the Virgin Mary.
charism
charisms: Gift conferred by divine Grace for the common good.
chlamys: Cloak made from a rectangular piece of wool fixed on the shoulder by a clasp. It was used by the Greeks then by the Romans. (Feminine noun)
circumvent: Influence someone by skilful maneuvers or deceptions to make them act as desired. Synonyms: deceive, abuse, fool. (Ex: The Serpent used all his cunning to circumvent Eve).
council: Extraordinary assembly of representatives of the Catholic Church, convened to discuss and collectively decide on important issues.
compunction: Feeling of regret and sorrow of a person for having offended God.
consistory advisors: Experts who assist the pope in certain important decisions of the Church.
dogmatic constitution: Solemn document of the pope or a council defining essential points of the Catholic faith.
pastoral constitution: Solemn document of the pope or a council applying the teachings of the Church to the social, cultural, and economic realities of its time.
Dean
Dean (female)
dean
dean (female)
deans
deans (female): (University) Responsible for the quality of teaching, management of faculty and students. (Institution) Head of the corporation.
canon law: Legal code organizing the life of the Catholic Church and its members.
criminal law: Legal code defining crimes, offenses, and corresponding penalties.
EMV: The Gospel as it was revealed to me (Maria Valtorta).
diocesan bishop: Also called "ordinary of the place", he has the authority to judge the authenticity of private revelations occurring in his territory. His prior discernment is required by the Church to pronounce.
exegete: Person who analyzes the historical, cultural, and literary context of Biblical texts to better understand what they meant at the time they were written and how they can be interpreted today.
exegetes: People who analyze the historical, cultural, and literary context of Biblical texts to better understand what they meant at the time they were written and how they can be interpreted today.
exegetical
exegesis
biblical exegesis: Analysis of the historical, cultural, and literary context of Biblical texts to better understand what they meant at the time they were written and how they can be interpreted today.
post-synodal exhortation: Official document of the pope summarizing and developing guidelines for the Church resulting from the conclusions of a synod of bishops.
eschatology: Study of the last things of man and the world.
fiat: Voluntary acceptance by man of the will of God. Ex: The fiat of Mary at the Annunciation and the mystery of the Incarnation. (From Latin fiat "let it be done")
Spiritual fruits: Visible and concrete effects of God's action in the life of a person or community: inner peace, love for God and others, prayer, sincere conversion, etc.
hagiographer: Author who writes about the life and deeds of saints.
hagiographers: Authors who write about the life and deeds of saints.
hagiographic: Stories of the lives of saints.
hemorrhaging woman: Woman suffering from excessive blood loss (menstruation), who was healed by touching the garment of Jesus. (This is an old term).
Hemorrhaging woman: Woman suffering from excessive blood loss (menstruation), who was healed by touching the garment of Jesus. (This is an old term).
Hierosolymitan: Of Jerusalem.
Hierosolymitan (female): Of Jerusalem.
layman: Person who is neither priest nor religious.
secular: Person who is not religious or a non-religious affair.
laypeople: Fellowship of the Church who are not part of the clergy or religious orders.
to stone: To kill a person or animal by throwing stones. This punishment was used in the East and especially among the Jews. (For example, Jews stoned adulterers, blasphemers).
stoned: Person or animal who has been killed by stones. This punishment was used in the East and especially among the Jews. (For example, Jews stoned adulterers, blasphemers).
stoned (female): Person or animal who has been killed by stones. This punishment was used in the East and especially among the Jews. (For example, Jews stoned adulterers, blasphemers).
Magisterium: Authority in matters of faith and morals exercised over the Catholic faithful by the pope and all bishops in communion with the pope.
Mariology: The branch of Christian theology that studies what concerns Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, her place in the mystery of the salvation of the world, always in connection with the mystery of Christ.
Mariology: The branch of Christian theology that studies what concerns Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, her place in the mystery of the salvation of the world, always in connection with the mystery of Christ.
mephitic: Harmful, toxic. That corrupts the soul, the spirit.
mephitic plural: Harmful, toxic. That corrupt the soul, the spirit.
New Testament: Second part of the Bible, from the coming of Jesus Christ until the Apocalypse.
idle: That leads to nothing, is useless, wastes time. (Example: to ask an idle question).
idle (female): That leads to nothing, is useless, wastes time. (Example: to ask an idle question).
idle plural: That lead to nothing, are useless, waste time. (Example: to ask an idle question).
patriarchs: Name given to characters of the Old Testament who had a long life and numerous descendants: Ex: Abraham. By extension: Elderly man having great authority over his people and inspiring deep respect.
Patriarchs: Name given to characters of the Old Testament who had a long life and numerous descendants: Ex: Abraham. By extension: Elderly man having great authority over his people and inspiring deep respect.
penitent: Person who presents themselves to a priest to confess their sins and have them forgiven by God by receiving the sacrament of penance (or reconciliation).
prevaricator: One who transgresses, betrays divine law, a religious duty, or a moral obligation. One who abuses the trust placed in them, who grievously fails their duties by betraying the interests they are supposed to defend.
prevaricators: Those who transgress, betray divine law, a religious duty, or a moral obligation. Those who abuse the trust placed in them, who grievously fail their duties by betraying the interests they are supposed to defend.
prosecutor: Magistrate in charge of prosecution in judicial matters.
Proselyte: Person of non-Israelite origin who renounces their beliefs to join Judaism.
proselyte: Person of non-Israelite origin who renounces their beliefs to join Judaism.
Proselytes: Persons of non-Israelite origin who renounce their beliefs to join Judaism.
proselytes: Persons of non-Israelite origin who renounce their beliefs to join Judaism.
Publican: person who, among the Romans, was responsible for collecting taxes and duties for the State. The legal rate of each tax being hidden, the publicans could raise the amount without any means of control. (Ex: Matthew the evangelist, before following Jesus as an apostle).
publican: person who, among the Romans, was responsible for collecting taxes and duties for the State. The legal rate of each tax being hidden, the publicans could raise the amount without any means of control. (Ex: Matthew the evangelist, before following Jesus as an apostle).
Python: In the Bible, this often means soothsayers, magicians, ventriloquists, etc.
python: In the Bible, this often means soothsayers, magicians, ventriloquists, etc.
pythons: In the Bible, this often means soothsayers, magicians, ventriloquists, etc.
Pythoness: In the Bible, this often means soothsayers, magicians, ventriloquists, etc.
pythoness: In the Bible, this often means soothsayers, magicians, ventriloquists, etc.
Public Revelation: The whole of truths revealed by God to humanity through the Bible. It is complete and definitive in the Christian faith.
private revelation: Manifestation of the Holy Spirit after the Bible to a person or particular group. It is individual and relative.
Sheol: In the Bible, it is the abode of the dead.
scriptural: Related to the Holy Scriptures (the Bible).
episcopal see: City where a bishop resides and where the cathedral, which is his main Church, is located. It is the administrative and spiritual center of a diocese.
synod: Assembly of Church leaders (mostly bishops), convened to give opinions on matters of faith, morals, or organization.
synoptic: Offering a general overview of a whole. (Example: a synoptic table). In the Catholic context, often refers to one of the first three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) because of their common framework.
synoptics: In the Catholic context, usually refers to the first three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) because of their common framework. Broader definition: those offering a general overview of a whole. (Example: a synoptic table).
Synoptic Gospel: Name given to the first three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) because of their common framework.
synoptic gospel: Name given to the first three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) because of their common framework.
Synoptic Gospels: Name given to the first three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) because of their common framework.
synoptic gospels: Name given to the first three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) because of their common framework.
tertiary: Layperson (laic) living in the world but following the rules of life of a particular religious order.
thaumaturge: Holy person who performs miracles of healing or resurrection (Example: Jesus the Divine Thaumaturge).
thaumaturges: Holy people who perform miracles of healing or resurrection (Example: Jesus the Divine Thaumaturge).
Thaumaturge: Holy person who performs miracles of healing or resurrection (Example: Jesus the Divine Thaumaturge).
theology: In a Christian sense, study concerning God and divine things in the light of Revelation.
Theology: In a Christian sense, study concerning God and divine things in the light of Revelation.
theological: In-depth research on God, faith, religious Doctrine.
theological plural: In-depth research on God, faith, religious Doctrine.
transubstantiation: Change of the substance of bread and wine operated during Mass, at the Eucharist, by consecration into the real substance of the body and blood of Jesus Christ (only the appearance of bread and wine remains). Nowadays, the term "Real Presence" is more commonly used. From Latin substantia: substance.
Theological virtues: The three fundamental virtues in the Christian Religion: faith, hope, and charity. They are founded on Grace and allow man to participate in divine life. (Theological: directly relating to God).
Theological virtues: The three fundamental virtues in the Christian Religion: faith, hope, and charity. They are founded on Grace and allow man to participate in divine life. (Theological: directly relating to God).