| term | meaning |
| sacrament | an outward sign of an inward grace |
| rite | a written guide for the celebration of a sacrament |
| doctrine | teaching of the Catholic Church |
| Baptism | sacrament by which we become children of God and heirs to heaven |
| oil of catechumens | oil used in baptism |
| creed | statement of Catholic beliefs prayed at Mass |
| intercessions | prayers for Church and world read at Mass |
| Eucharist | sacrament in the Church is nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ |
| lector | layperson who reads a bible reading at Mass |
