Some of the terms that Catholic travelers might want to understand are explained here:
.
Charisms: Spiritual gifts given to individuals for the good of the Church and its mission.
Conclave: The secret meeting of the Cardinals to elect a new Pope.
Dogma:
Magisterium: The teaching authority of the Church, held by the Pope and bishops.
Feast Day
Memorial
Terms related to private revelation:
Worthy of Belief:
In Catholic prophecy, “worthy of belief” signifies that a private revelation has been thoroughly investigated and found to be likely authentic, consistent with Church doctrine, and beneficial for spiritual renewal. While the Church permits and even encourages devotion to these approved prophecies, it never mandates belief, as they are not considered part of divine revelation or dogma.
Approved private revelations:Ecclesiastical approval of a private revelation essentially means that its message contains nothing contrary to faith and morals; it is licit to make it public and the faithful are authorized to give to it their prudent adhesion.
Disapproved private revelations:
A private revelation can be deemed disapproved through the Church’s formal investigations and can be labeled as constat de non supernaturalitate (conclusively not of supernatural origin) when determined to be false or potentially harmful. A revelation that is declared to be false, possibly demonic, or simply a product of human error can be disapproved, leading to a caution against its belief. While the Church generally uses caution and discernment, a direct rejection of a private revelation’s alleged supernatural origin allows the faithful to not give it devotional credence or spread its message.