lay baptism
121Mormonism and Christianity — Depiction of God the Father and Jesus as two distinct beings appearing to Joseph Smith, Jr. during his First Vision, reflecting Mormonism s nontrinitarian theology. Mormonism and Christianity have a complex theological, historical, and… …
122Easter — /ee steuhr/, n. 1. an annual Christian festival in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, as calculated according to tables based in Western churches on… …
123mystery religion — Any of various secret cults of the Greco Roman world. Derived from primitive tribal ceremonies, mystery religions reached their peak of popularity in Greece in the first three centuries AD. Their members met secretly to share meals and take part… …
124Actual Grace — • A grace that is given for the performance of salutary acts and is present and disappears with the action itself Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Actual Grace Actual Grace …
125Priesthood — • Brief yet thorough examination of this sacrament Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Priesthood Priesthood † …
126St. Ambrose — St. Ambrose † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Ambrose Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397; born probably 340, at Trier, Arles, or Lyons; died 4 April, 397. He was one of the most illustrious Fathers and …
127Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus — Outside the Church there is no salvation redirects here. The Latin phrase Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus means: Outside the Church there is no salvation . The most recent Catholic Catechism interpreted this to mean that all salvation comes from… …
128Confirmation (Latter Day Saints) — A Latter Day Saint confirmation. In the Latter Day Saint movement, Confirmation (also known as the Gift of the Holy Ghost or the Baptism of Fire and of the Holy Ghost), is an ordinance essential for salvation. It involves the laying on of hands… …
