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    Anointing The ritual act of pouring aromatic oil over a person's head or entire body.

    Apostle Those who spread the word of the gospel as messengers of God.

    Members of the Christians faithful who devote themselves to setting forth the teachings of the Gospel and
    Catechist
    organizing liturgies and works of charity under the direction of a missionary.

    Catechumen A convert to Christianity receiving training in doctrine and discipline before baptism.

    The institution by which catechumens are prepared for church membership through a course of religious
    Catechumenate
    instruction.

    Chrismation Anointing with Chrism oil.

    Confirmand A person who is to undergo the religious rite of confirmation.

    The act by which a person is separated from secular or profane use and dedicated permanently to the sacred
    Consecration
    by prayers, rites, and ceremonies.

    Disciple A dedicated follower of Jesus.

    Holy Spirit Third person of the Trinity. Guides our lives towards goodness and truth in God.

    Homily Commentary that follows a reading of scripture, giving the "public explanation of a sacred doctrine" or text.

    Liturgy Various texts of church services.

    The Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension,
    Pentecost
    held on the seventh Sunday after Easter.
    Sacrament A religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace.

    Scripture The bible, the source of religious truth.

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