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Association of Pentecostal Churches of America Formerly Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene A religious movement which began in the United States towards the close of the 19th century , in New England, in New York City, and in Los Angeles, California. The founders were dissenters from the Methodist churches because they believed that full liberty … Continue reading “Association of Pentecostal Churches of America”

Association of Ideas (1) a principle in psychology to account for the succession of mental states, (2) the basis of a philosophy known as Associationism. The fact of the association of ideas was noted by some of the earliest philosophers; Aristotle (De mem. et rem., 2) indicates the three laws of association which have been … Continue reading “Association of Ideas”

Association, Leopoldine Founded in Austria in 1829 to give help to missions in America; originated in the exertions of Father John Frederic Reze, vicar general of Bishop Fenwick of Cincinnati, and sent by him to Europe to recruit priests. The society, which still exists, was named in honor of Leopoldina, Empress of Brazil, daughter of … Continue reading “Association, Leopoldine”

Association, Laws of The psychological laws in accordance with which association takes place. The classical enumeration of the laws of association is contained in Aristotle’s De Memoria et Reminiscentia, II, 451, b 18-20 which lists similarity, contrast and contiguity as the methods of reviving memories. Hume (A Treatise on Human Nature, Part I, 4 and … Continue reading “Association, Laws of”

Association for Venerating the Martyrs in the Cata Created under auspices of the Commission of Sacred Archreology (founded in the middle 19th century, to direct excavations in the catacombs). It holds religious services and popular addresses in the catacombs on martyrs ‘ feast-days, to stimulate interest and knowledge regarding the early Church. Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “Association for Venerating the Martyrs in the Cata”

Association for the Protection of Belgian and Dutc Emigrant aid society , founded, 4 June 1907 , at Chicago , Illinois, by Catholic clergy throughout the United States, ministers to the spiritual and material needs of Catholic immigrants from Belgium and Holland. Its services are mainly gratuitous. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Association Catholique de la Jeunesse Francaise (Catholic Association of French Youth) Organization founded, 1886 , by Robert de Roquefeuil and six other students, at the suggestion of Albert de Mun, in order to unite Catholic youth of France in cooperative effort for the reestablishment of Christian social order. Non-political and without social distinctions, its program … Continue reading “Association Catholique de la Jeunesse Francaise”

Association, Catholic Educational Voluntary organization of Catholic educators and others interested in Catholic education in America, founded in Saint Louis, Missouri, 1904 . Its purpose is to provide the opportunity for Catholic educators to meet for the discussion of their problems, and to safeguard the interests of Catholic education. The association comprises a seminary department, … Continue reading “Association, Catholic Educational”

Association, Catholic Perpetuates in Great Britain the name of an organization instituted in Ireland by Daniel O’Connell at the time he was preparing the way for the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829 . When founded in London with the approbation of Cardinal Manning, 1891 , the prime movers were Edward Lucas (chairman) and Charles Munich … Continue reading “Association, Catholic”

Association (Lat. ad + socius, companion) The psychological phenomenon of connection or union between different items in consciousness. The term has been applied to two distinct types of connection(a) the natural or original connection between sensations which together constitute a single perception and (b) the acquired connection whereby one sensation or idea tends to reinstate … Continue reading “Association”