Vocabulary.

Introductory Unit 1. Heart: locus of desire and need 2. X and arrows: x is the mystery or mysterium of God and the arrows going up are man’s attempt to reach God 3. Desire: what’s in our heart, represents the core of the human person 4. Reality: distracts our desires, doesn’t always satisfy 5. 4 Truths of the “I”: I did not make myself, My desires are unlimited, My abilities are limited, I expect to be happy 6. Ontology: the study of ones being 7. Being: existence, “ontos” Anointing of the Sick 8. Suffering: being in pain 9. Original Sin: humanity's state of sin resulting from the fall of man. 10. Christ the Physician: a healing ministry 11. Presbyters: priest/bishops 12. Who administers the sacrament: Any priest or bishop 13. Who can receive the sacrament? A baptized catholic, reached the age of reason, begun to be in danger from illness or the infirmities of age, or have become sick again or underwent a further crisis 14. Viaticum: Eucharist given to the suffering person 15. Theodicy: a vindication of the divine attributes particularly holiness and justice, in establishing or allowing the existence of physical and moral evil. 16. Apocalyptic: of or like an apocalypse; affording a revelation or prophecy. 17. Apostolate: the dignity and office of the pope as head of the Apostolic See, the mission of bishops in their dioceses. 18. Extreme Unction: A sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ to give spiritual aid and comfort and perfect spiritual health, including, if need be, the remission of sins, and also, conditionally, to restore bodily health, to Christians who are seriously ill 19. Society of Jesus: a religious order founded by Saint Ignatius Loyola. 20. L’ Arche Community: a community that fights injustice 21. Stations of the Cross: series of artistic representations, depicting Christ and his crucifixion Reconciliation 22. Penance: another word for confession 23. Confession: the awareness that despite all holy grace we receive we are weak 24. Forgiveness: the act of forgiving the sins that someone has made 25. Conversion: the switching of different religions 26. Empathy: feeling the pain for someone that you feel sorry for 27. Ten Commandments: the 10 rules of God’s official law 28. Examination of Conscience: understanding who you are and the sins you have committed 29. Contrition: complete remorse for sins one has committed 30. Absolution: the forgiveness experienced in the Sacrament of Penance 31. Sin: violation of God’s law 32. Mortal Sin: knowing and willful violation of God’s law 33. Venial Sin: slight sins 34. Moral Object: the end, in terms of morality 35. Original Sin: the fallen human nature that we all inherit because of the first original sin of Adam and Eve 36. Personal Sin: a sin that one actually commits 37. Sacramental Seal: the seal of the confessional 38. Restitution: restoring something to its rightful owner 39. Concupiscence: strong sexual desire 40. Fornication: sex between two people who are not married 41. Excommunication: no longer communicating with someone based on their sins and down falls 42. Apostasy: renunciation of a religious faith 43. Heresy: a religious opinion contrary to church dogma 44. Schism: a formal division in or separation from a church or religious body Matrimony 45. Declaration of Nullity: states that a given marriage is not valid at the time a couple spoke their marriage vows 46. Abortion: termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo 47. Contraception: prevention of conception of impregnation through the use of various devices 48. Sterilization: a technique that leaves a person unable to reproduce 49. Natural Family Planning-acheieves and avoids pregnancy but doesn’t use birth control 50. Fidelity: the quality of being faithful or loyal 51. Divorce: termination of a marital union cancelling the legal duties and responsibilities of a marriage 52. Polygamy: a marriage that includes more than two partners 53. Adultery: is sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than the spouse 54. Annulment: a legal procedure for declaring a marriage null and void 55. Intimacy: an interpersonal relationship that involves physical or emotional intimacy 56. Free Consent: means to agree without coercion 57. Exchange of Vows: when a man and woman share with each other words of how they feel 58. Grace: unmerited divine assistance given humans for sanctification 59. Family: a group of people affiliated by consanguinity 60. Cohabitation: an arrangement where two people who are not married live together in an intimate relationship 61. Creation: the concept that matter comes from nothing Holy Orders 62. Diocese: district under the supervision of a bishop 63. Vicar: a representative that acts in supierity 64. Episcopal College: a group of colleges with historic and present ties to the Catholic Church 65. Synod of Bishops: an advisory body for the pope 66. Ecumenical Council: a conference of ecclesiastical dignitaries and theological experts 67. Infallibility: a term to relate to truth and certainty 68. Imprimatur: a declaration authorizing publication of a book 69. Parish: a territorial unit historically under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of on parish priest 70. Stole: a liturgical vestment of various Christian denominations 71. Dalmatic: a long wide sleeved tunic, which serves as a liturgical vestment in the churches 72. Presbyters: Bishop or Priest 73. Seminary a place where the training of candidates for the priesthood, ministry go 74. Celibacy: the state in which one is not married 75. Bishops: one having spiritual or ecclesiastical supervision 76. Pope: a prelate who as bishop of Rome is the head of the Roman Catholic Church 77. Priest: one that is to perform the sacred rites of a religion especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God 78. Deacon: a subordinate officer in a Christian church 79. Cardinal: a high official of the Roman Catholic Church who is ranked below the pope and is appointed to assist him 80. Clergy: a group ordained to perform pastoral functions in a Christian church 81. Chasuble: a sleeveless outer vestment worn by the priest at mass 82. Discern: to detect with senses other than vision 83. Grace: virtue coming from God Baptism 84. Baptism: brings new life in Christ 85. Proper matter: water 86. Correct words/form: triple pouring of or immersing in the words “I baptize you in the name of the Father, of the son, and of the holy spirit 87. Designated minister: bishop, priest, or deacon 88. RCIA- a process for adults culminating in the celebration of all three sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil 89. Rite of baptism of children- people did not want their children to wait until adulthood to be reborn in Christs life…infant baptism became prevalent 90. RCIA process: evangelization, catechumenate, purification and enlightenment, mystagogia 91. Catechumens: study the faith in special parish classes and are mentored by a sponsor, do service and participate in the Liturgy of the Word of Mass 92. White Garment: what is normally worn when being baptized 93. Water: sign of baptism 94. Effects of Baptism: washes away original sin and any other sins and punishments due, welcomes us as members of the Church, the Body of Christ 95. Concupiscence: an ardent usually sensual and longing Confirmation 96. Confirmation: confirms outside of you, what you believe inside of you 97. Proper matter: chrism 98. Correct words/form: laying on of hands and anointing with chrism on forehead 99. Fruits of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithful, and Self Control 100. Pentecost: birthday of the Church 101. RCIA- a process for adults culminating in the celebration of all three sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil 102. Chrismation: the name given to the sacrament of mystery as confirmation 103. Transcendence: aspect of God’s nature and power which is removed of its material universe. 104. Consecration: the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service 105. Transubstantiation: significant part of substance theory 106. Tabernacle: portable dwelling place for the divine presence in the time of Exodus in Egypt 107. Requirements for Reception: be prepared to profess the faith, be in the state of grace, intends to receive the sacrament be prepared to witness Jesus Christ 108. Laying on of hands: ancient gesture used in confirmation that symbolizes the giving of the Fathers own spirit to the recipient

Universal Call to Holiness

Msgr. Luigi Giussani states: "[T.S. Eliot] asked himself "Has the Church failed mankind, or has mankind failed the Church?" . . . Both, both, because first and foremost it is mankind who failed the Church, because if I need something, I chase after it if it goes away. No one chased after it . . . The Church began to fail mankind, as I see it . . . because she forgot who Christ was, she did not rely on..., she was ashamed of Christ, of saying who Christ is."(Interview, 2004) I agree that mankind has failed the church because not enough people go and try to agree with what the church says and follow the church. People believe that the church has too many rules and people now live for happiness instead of living for God which is why people worry so much about money and other materialistic entities that are trivial to the Church. When you say if you need something, you chase after it if it goes away. It means that when you want something and it goes away, you chase after it. An example would be in the love movies when the girl realizes that the guy is what she’s always wanted but he’s on the way to the airport and she chases after him. This quote is saying that instead of chasing after the church, we let it leave implying that we don’t need it when in fact we do. I also agree that the church has failed mankind because although people claim to be Christians, they never really stand up for what they believe unless they are on of the special few. A lot of people claim Christ but are too scared to actually show it in front off their peers. They say that they give their lif to Christ but that night, they are drinking in the club and cursing with their friends. When you can say who Christ is without shame is a very good thing. A lot of people believe in Christ but have a hard time actually proving their love. A lot of people don’t have the strength to be martyrs or witnesses to Christ as he is. Some people give into their human characteristics and don’t fight for the Lord. An example of this would be if a teenager wants to have a stronger relationship with God but his group of friends al smoke and drink. He wants to say no and tell them about God but he isn’t strong enough in faith to do that.

Distant Learning #3

The River

1987-"Listen." he sang, "I read in Mark in Mark about an unclean man, I read in Luke about a blind man, I read in John about a dead man! Oh you people hear! The same blood that makes this River red, made that leaper clean, made that blind man leap! You people with trouble," he cried, "lay it in that River of Blood,lay it in that River of Pain, and watch it move away toward the Kingdom of Christ."

Blog Post 9

Norstadt arrives to moral certainty about McLeod through the many stages of their friendship. The beginning stage is starting the relationship in the first place. Charles is the one who initiated the relationship because he needed a tutor to pass his school test and McLeod used to be a teacher. When it comes to a friendship, not only does someone have to initiate, but the other person has to accept the request. In this case, McLeod accepted Charles offer and risked everything just to help him out. McLeod took a huge risk with this newfound friendship because he had been shunned by the town because of his looks and rumors about him being a pedophile. As two people become closer and closer, you start to trust them with more and more information. With that trust, you have to let you guard down and accept the person in your life. As their friendship is formed, they start to hang out with each other more and that create bonds. Norstadt and McLeod would have lessons every day and sometimes they would go on hikes or other activities. After Charles found out he did good on his practice test, McLeod even took Charles to fly in a plane which created an even stronger bond between the two. Another reason Norstadt becomes certain of McLeod is because they learn to forgive and accept each other. In the beginning of the relationship, they clashed a bit but always came back to each other. Also, when Charles was upset and told people about McLeods accident, McLeod didn’t get upset, he simply forgave Charles and they moved on with life. The same thing happened when McLeod got upset and pushed away Charles hand violently. McLeod apologized and instead of Charles holding a grudge or getting mad, he forgave him and they continued with their studies. As Norstadt and McLeod have more experiences with each other, they get closer and closer. When Charles finds out about his dad, the first person he goes to is McLeod because he is now like the father and best friend he never had. Even through all these experiences, Charles still has room in his heart for doubt. This says a lot about people and how much influences can change your mind. The influences of the town almost overwhelmed the personal experiences Charles had with McLeod. He forgot everything he knew and had to go ask McLeod if what they were saying was true, instead of just immediately knowing it. The reason why McLeod wouldn’t just tell Charles when he was confronted was because he wanted Charles to think for his self. He knew that Charles knew the answer inside his heart; he just had to believe it. This also says a lot about their friendship because even Charles own mother was saying that McLeod was a pedophile and he believed at first but as soon as he was able to see past the rumors, the friendship showed its true colors. Therefore in order for Norstadt to be morally certain about McLeod, he had to look back on all his experiences and look within his heart too overcome all his doubts and fears.

8. Knowledge.

What is knowledge? Knowledge is information you already know and it is information that no one else’s opinion will altar that knowledge.  An example of this would know that my favorite color is blue. No one else opinion can change the fact that my favorite color is blue, therefore that is knowledge. Knowledge is also something you believe in your heart. Another example would be if my friend was known for stealing but she was a great person and a great friend. The police and shop owners would say she was a bad person but since I know her, it is my knowledge that she is a good person.

7. Cathedral

The Cathedral is about a husband who is upset that his wife is having a blind man stay at their house for awhile. The blind man is very special to the wife but the husband doesn't see how and acts really bad towards the blind man until he shows the husband how to "see" things the way he does.

1.The narrator was not looking forward to the blind mans visit because he was probably jealous of how special the blind man was to his wife and what shows about his character is that he lets people get to him easily and he mostly thinks about his self.

2.It is possible to read the experience of Robert touching the wife's face as an experience of him "seeing" her because he cant literally see so he feels her face in order to tell what she looks like. She writes poetry to get people to see how she feels on the inside instead of just basing things on the outside and when she tried to commit to suicide she just wanted people to notice her.

3.What it means to receive anothers friend is to make them feel welcome even if they aren't your favorite person or a person you may not like or care for.

6. Wonder.

Wonder in my experience is almost non existent. Ever since Barney would tell me to imagine something and it would come real on TV and not in real life, I didn't like to use my imagination. I feel like wondering or using your imagination is useless. Yes, it helps with creativity and maybe your thinking process, but besides that, your just wasting time. If I was 6 years old, I would have approached this assignment differently in the sense that I wouldn't have wanted to imagine a stationary object doing something because I knew I would be dissapointed that it wouldn't happen. Now, on the other hand, I can imagine anything I want because I know that it's not going to happen so I'm free to imagine to my fullest ability.

"Free".

An experience where I felt free was when me and Amara went on a road trip to UMES by ourselves. The reason I felt so free was because we didn't have any parents around and it was just a great day. We had the windows down and the music blasting and it was just my exact idea of freedom.

What Is Water.

David Foster Wallace starts off his speech talking about how everyone is self centered. No one really talks much about their self-centeredness because its mainly frowned upon. He then talks about how if you learn how to turn off that default "everything is about me" setting then you will be able to see things differently.

Factors of an Object.

The iPhone 4 is a cellular device used to communicate. Not only can you call and text using using the phone but you can also buy apps which allows you to play games, buy things, read magazines, etc. It also has navigation to help you get to your destination and plays music and lets you read your emails. This phone can also keep you up to date with what you need to do with calendars and agendas.

What Makes Me Happy :)

                What will make me happy? Well, there are a lot of things that would make me happy. The main thing that would make me happy is to make the world a better place. I know that sounds cliché, but I would really be happy if I could go throughout life without worrying about getting shot, robbed, or rape. Along with criminal aspect, but I would be happy if health changed. I wouldn’t have to worry about getting sick or anybody else getting sick. I love when everyone is happy and just enjoying life without worries or issues, so if everyone is happy then so am I . Another thing that would make me happy would be to change my appearance. If I could, I would go from being 5’0 to 5’3 and then to change the size of my head so that it fits my new height. I would also make my hair longer and naturally curly and also make it so that I had 20/20 vision so that I wouldn’t have to be bothered with glasses, contacts, or laser eye surgery.

              

           Aside from my appearance, changing things emotionally would also make me happy. I wish I wasn’t such a people pleaser or just a really nice person in general. I also wish I was more affectionate with my family because it makes me feel distant from them. What would also make me happy is to find the love of my life now instead of going through different relationships to find the “one”. When I do find that one, I want us to have romantic dates and just have that ideal relationship with minimum arguing. What would also make happy would be to keep my parents happy. Sometimes I’m not the best daughter and I would make me happy to know that they are always proud of me and never disappointed. I would be a straight A students and have all my priorities straight so they wouldn’t have to tell me anything.

                

           The last important thing that would make me happy is to know for a fact that I’m going to heaven. That should be an easy thing to be happy about because all you have to do is follow his rules and then you know for sure. The only thing is that following the rules is the bad part. It’s hard not to lie, cheat, steal, dishonor your parents, etc. It’s also hard to keep in touch with Christian morals. For example, this generation is known for not waiting until marriage to have sex. We know were supposed to wait but our morals are all messed up. If I could just be a faithful Christian and not worry about others and just my relationship with God, then  I would know that I’m going to heaven and that would make me happy.

Introducing Me.

    I am Bria. I am 17 and my birthday is in March. I am older than my brother and I'm a dancer. I like to believe that I'm very funny and nice. I am a very hard working person and I love to make people laugh. I am the type of person who loves to keep the peace and I prefer to be liked by everyone. I tend to be a people pleaser, but I also have a mind of my own.

    What is most valuable to me in life is what God and my parents think about me. This is valuable to me because they are the most important people in my life. My parents were the ones who brought me into this world and they do many things for me so I should be able to do what they want me to do and make them proud. Wanting to make God proud is most valuable to me because to me that's the purpose of life. My religious background is Christianity and my personal beliefs are that there is a heaven and a hell and that following the rules in the Bible is the way to get to heaven. This is important to me because my goal is to get to heaven and to follow the rules of the Bible as best as I can. My cultural background is African american and its important to me because it shows my heritage and where I came from. 

    What I hope for is to live life to its fullest in the right way. I hope for a wonderful job, a loving family, and a healthy relationship with God. I hope to be successful and to be able to take care of my family's needs in anyway possible. I also hope to have a good relationship with my parents as they get older and to not get distant like some families do. I also hope to have made good decisions throughout my life so that I will be happy with the way I live.