United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

522 • Conclusion and Appendices

ORIGINAL HOLINESS AND JUSTICE: The “grace of original holiness was to share in divine life” (CCC, no. 375). “The inner harmony of the human person, the harmony between man and woman, and finally the harmony between the first couple and all creation, comprised the state called ‘original justice’” (CCC, no. 376). ORIGINAL SIN: The personal sin of disobedience committed by the first human beings, resulting in the deprivation of original holiness and justice and the experience of suf fering and death. It also describes the fallen state of all human beings, including the experience of con cupiscence, ignorance of God, and suffering and death. PARACLETE: A name, given to the Holy Spirit by Jesus, which means adviser or consoler. PASCHAL MYSTERY: In the Sacraments Jesus Christ enacts his Paschal mystery. In speaking of the Paschal Mystery we present Christ’s death and Resurrection as one, inseparable event. It is paschal because it is Christ’s passing into death and passing over it into new life. It is a mystery because it is a -P

those who hear the word of God and observe it” (Lk 11:28).

OIL OF THE CATECHUMENS: Oil blessed by the bishop during Holy Week to be used in preparing a candidate for the Sacrament of Baptism. OIL OF THE SICK: Oil blessed by the bishop in Holy Week to be used for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. In necessity, a priest may also bless this oil. OLD LAW: The term refers to the Ten Commandments and the way a faithful Israelite was called to observe them; following this Law was the manner in which a believer held up their part of the old cov enant with God. OLD TESTAMENT: The first part of Sacred Scripture that contains the Pentateuch (the first five books), the Historical Books, Wisdom Literature and Prophetic books. These come to us from the people of Ancient Israel before the com ing of Christ. The books of the Old Testament were inspired by God. ORDINARY TIME: The desig nation for the period during the Church’s Liturgical Year that falls outside the times of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter.