Glossary

Grade 5

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venial sin

a sin that weakens a person's relationship with God but does not destroy it

viaticum the Eucharist given to a person who is near death to sustain him or her on the journey to eternity
virtues

good spiritual habits that strengthen you and enable you to do what is right and good. They develop over time with our practice and openness to God’s grace.

vocation

a particular way to answer God's call, whether as a lay person (married or single), a religious, or a member of the ordained ministry

vows solemn promises that are made to or before God