Grade 11 Christian Living Reviewer

Vocabulary flashcards for Grade 11 Christian Living Term 1 exam review covering the life and ministry of Jesus and the seven sacraments.

Sacrament

An efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed.

Nativity

The event that marks the human birth and entry of Jesus Christ into human history.

Disciple

A term originating from the Greek language meaning 'learner' or 'follower'.

Christology

The theological term that refers to the study of the Person, Nature, and Role of Jesus Christ.

Servant Leadership

A leadership style demonstrated when Jesus washed His disciples' feet, where greatness is measured by humility and service to others.

Sacraments of Initiation

The group of Sacraments consisting of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist that lay the foundations of every Christian life.

Baptism

A Sacrament of Initiation that grants forgiveness of Original Sin and new life in Jesus Christ, marking the formal beginning of Jesus' public mission.

Resurrection

The event forming the absolute foundation of Christian hope and belief in eternal life, transforming human death into a doorway to eternal life with God.

Great Commandment

The foundational teaching taught by Jesus to love God above all and love your neighbor as yourself.

Hypostatic Union

The Christian dogma that Jesus is both fully God and fully Man in one Divine Person.

Sacraments of Healing

The classification of Sacraments that includes Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.

Jesus' Miracles

Signs whose central purpose was to reveal the presence of the Kingdom of God and restore human dignity.

Sanctifying Grace

The type of grace that gives our souls new life by sharing in the life of God Himself, making us holy and children of God.

Sacramental Grace

The specific grace tied to a particular sacrament.

Neighbor

Defined in Jesus' teaching (such as the Good Samaritan) as anyone in need, regardless of background or status.

Confirmation

A Sacrament of Initiation whose primary effect is to seal the believer with the gifts of the Holy Spirit for spiritual maturity and witness.

Beatitudes

Teachings of Jesus that deepen the Old Testament Decalogue by transforming external laws into internal attitudes of the heart centered on love and mercy.

Twelve Apostles

The core leadership group of Jesus' community, called by Him to be with Him and to be sent out to preach.

Sacraments of Commitment/Service

The classification of Sacraments that includes Holy Orders and Matrimony.

Calvary

The site outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.

Salt of the Earth and Light of the World

Concepts in practical Christian living that mean to preserve goodness and bring Christ's truth and warmth into everyday society.

Compassionate Inclusion

The mission principle modeled by Jesus when He cleansed lepers and ate with tax collectors.

Paschal Mystery

The indivisible structural connection between the Crucifixion (sacrifice) and the Resurrection (victory over death).

Gospel Values

Principles focused on selfless service and communion with God, contrasting with worldly success focused on self-accumulation.

Last Supper

The event that prefigured and sacramentally offered Jesus' Body and Blood before His physical death on the Cross.

Anointing of the Sick

A Sacrament of Healing that grants spiritual strengthening, peace, courage, and possible physical healing according to God's will.

True Man

The reality that Jesus took on a genuine human nature, experiencing physical limits, temptation, and real suffering.

Christian Stewardship

The practice of responding with gratitude to God's gifts by managing resources wisely and sharing with others.

Holy Eucharist

A Sacrament of Initiation where believers receive the Body and Blood of Christ for spiritual nourishment.

Hidden Life in Nazareth

The period in Jesus' life marked by manual labor prior to His transition to active public ministry.

Public Ministry

The phase of Jesus' life dedicated to active preaching, healing, and gathering disciples.