Terms
a supernatural gift of God bestowed on us through the merits of Jesus Christ for our salvation (free!)
grace
truths transmitted orally
Tradition
2 sources of Divine Revelation
Sacred Scripture and Tradition
to make holy (becoming like God)
sanctify
the living, teaching office of the church, which interprets the word of God, whether written down in Sacred Scripture or in the form of Tradition
Magisterium
Not binding for belief; Cannot contradict public revelation
Private Revelation
that grace which confers on our souls a new life, that is, a sharing in the life of God Himself
sanctifying grace
the Holy Spirit guides the mind of the human author to write what God wants to reveal
inspired
3 sources of grace
a supernatural help of God which enlightens our mind and strengthens our will to do good and to avoid evil
actual grace
when a truth is solemnly defined by the pope alone, when he defines a dogma of faith or morals ex cathedra or by the pope and the bishops in an ecumenical council
Extraordinary Magisterium
4 effects of Sanctifying grace
holy things or actions of which the Church makes use to obtain for us from God, through her intercession, spiritual and temporal favors
sacramentals
a non-defining act by the pope alone affirming what has already been taught (e.g. an encyclical)
or by
the pope and bishops in communion with him
Ordinary Magisterium
4 Creeds of the Church