Western Civ. Unit I Vocab

charism

A special gift or grace of the Holy Spirit given to an individual Christian or community, commonly for the benefit and building up of the entire Church

apostolic succession

The uninterrupted passing on of apostolic preaching and author-ity from the Apostles directly to all bishops. It is accomplished through the laying on of hands when a bishop is ordained in the Sacrament of Holy Orders as instituted by Christ. The office of bishop is permanent, because at ordination a bishop is marked with an indelible, sacred character

great commission

Jesus’ great “sending out” of the Apostles before His Ascension

sacred tradition

the Church’s handling on of the Gospel message and transmission and interpretation of Divine Revelation

magisterium

deposit of faith

apologist

presbyter

vulgate

Hypostatic Union

Chalcedon; monophysitism; Tome of Leo the Great

Edict of Milan

Constantine; Battle of Milvian Bridge; 313

Edict of Thessalonica

Theodosius I; peacemaker; 380

theotokos

title for Virgin Mary

homoousios

of one essence

euangelion

Jewish: good news of God’s salvation

Roman: good news of military victory: emperors reign

pistis

Jewish: faith -  covenant faithfulness, fidelity

Roman: loyalty (reciprocal between Rome and citizenry)

eirene

Jewish: peace – right relationship of God and man

Roman: