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Catholic
A branch of Christianity led by the Pope; emphasises tradition, sacraments, and authority of the Church.
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Orthodox
Branch of Christianity mainly in Eastern Europe; uses icons and emphasises the mystery of God.
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Protestant
Christians who broke from Catholicism; believe the Bible is the only source of authority and salvation comes through faith.
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Trinity
Belief that God is three persons in one: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Creation
The belief that God made the world; shown in Genesis and in John 1: "In the beginning was the Word."
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Incarnation
Belief that God became human in Jesus: “The Word became flesh” (John 1:14).
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Resurrection (Jesus)
Belief that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day; basis for Christian hope of eternal life.
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Blasphemy
Insulting or claiming equality with God; the charge used to condemn Jesus by Jewish leaders.
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Crucifixion
The execution of Jesus on a cross, believed to bring forgiveness of sins.
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Resurrection (afterlife)
Belief that Christians will be raised from the dead by God at the end of time.
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Ascension

Belief that Jesus returned to heaven 40 days after resurrection: “He was taken up into heaven”

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Salvation
Being saved from sin and its consequences through Jesus' death and resurrection.
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Reconciliation

Restoration of friendships or relationships

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Afterlife
Belief in life after death; includes heaven, hell, judgment.
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Purgatory

A Catholic belief in a place of purification before heaven.

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Sin
Behaviour against God’s will; separates humans from God.
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Original Sin
Belief that all humans inherit a sinful nature due to Adam and Eve.
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Grace
God’s unconditional love; a free gift allowing salvation.
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Atonement

Restoring the relationship between God and humanity through Jesus’ sacrifice.

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Mass
Catholic service where believers receive the Eucharist; seen as Jesus’ real presence.
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Forgiveness
The act of pardoning wrongdoing; central to Christian belief because God forgives humans.
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Creation (Genesis)
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
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Creation

“In the beginning was the Word… and the Word was God.”

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Incarnation

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”

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Crucifixion meaning
“Father, forgive them.” Shows Jesus’ forgiveness even during suffering.
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Jesus’ sacrifice

“For God so loved the world he gave his one and only Son.”

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Resurrection
“He is not here; he has risen!” (Luke 24)
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Forgiveness
“Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.”
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Quote Judgment

“God will Judge the living and the Dead“

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Quote for the Trinity

“This is my Son… with whom I am well pleased.” (Shows Father, Son, and Holy Spirit at Jesus’ baptism)

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Quote for loving others

“Love your neighbour as yourself.”

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God as omnipotent
“With God all things are possible.”
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The Crucifixion
Jesus is arrested, tried for blasphemy, beaten, and nailed to a cross; he dies to bring salvation.
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The Resurrection
On the third day Jesus’ tomb is found empty; he appears to disciples, proving victory over death.
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The Ascension
Jesus blesses his disciples and rises into heaven, promising the Holy Spirit.
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The Fall (Original Sin)
Adam and Eve disobey God by eating forbidden fruit; sin enters the world.
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Heaven
Place of eternal life with God; described as perfect peace and presence with God.
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Hell
Place of separation from God; often described as suffering or destruction.
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Holy Spirit
The presence of God in the world today, guiding and strengthening believers.
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Omnipotent
All-powerful; God can do anything.
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Omnibenevolent
All-loving; God shows unconditional love.
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Omniscient
All-knowing; God knows everything past, present, and future.
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Transcendent

God is above our understanding

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Quote for salvation

“It is finished“