witness of saints key word quiz

Jubilee

The celebration of God’s generosity to Israel that included instructions to forgive debt, free slaves, and restore inheritance to their fellow Hebrew

Magnificat

“Magnify” : it is the title given to Mary’s song of praise to God

Mass

From the Latin for dismissed, literally “Go you are sent”

Kiddush

Hebrew for Sanctification; a ceremonial blessing

Seder

Hebrew ceremonial meal held at the beginning of Passover; literally “order:

Passover

The jewish feast celebrated annually as commanded by God to celebrate the deliverance of the Israelites from the Bondage of Egypt

Eucharist

From the Greek for greatful or thanksgiving

Liturgy

Greek for ‘peoples work’ or a ‘public work for duty’

Hyssop

A semi woody herb found in the middle east used by the Hebrews during PAssover to sprinkle the blood of the Lamb on their doorposts. Also used to pass bitter wine up to Jesus on the cross

Nissan

The Hebrew month at the beginning of the calendar during which the Passover is celebrated

Prodigal

Extravagantly wasteful

Amen

In Hebrew this word signifies true, faithful, certain

Ponder

to think about carefully; especially before reaching a conclusion or making a responce