The fiftieth day following Easter, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the early Apostles and disciples
Pentecost
From the Latin, meaning “to become flesh,” referring to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the Divine Son of God, becoming man
Incarnation
The formal statement or profession of Christian belief
Nicene Creed
The term has three meanings: (1) the entire People of God throughout the world; (2) the diocese, which is also known as the local Church; (3) the assembly of believers gathered for the celebration of the liturgy
Church
A change of heart, turning away from sin and toward God
Conversion
The proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ through words and witness.
Evangelist
A non-Jewish person
Gentile
The free and undeserved gift that God gives us to empower us to respond to his call and to live as his adopted sons and daughters
Grace
The regional community of believers, who commonly gather in parishes, under the leadership of a bishop
Diocese
Refers to the living process of passing on the Gospel message
Sacred Tradition