Unit 2: The Early Life of Jesus

Vocabulary flashcards covering 7th Grade Unit 2: The Early Life of Jesus, including his birth, hardships, time in the Temple, and teachings on family and Christian virtues.

Caesar Augustus

The Roman emperor during Jesus' time who ruled as a dictator and used fear tactics to create a temporary, superficial peace rather than true peace.

Divi Filius

A title meaning "the son of god," which people were prompted to call Caesar Augustus during his brutal rule.

Census

An official count of citizens, which required Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem to register.

Swaddling Clothes

Strips of cloth wrapped around the infant Jesus, serving as a reminder of his kingship and mirroring how King Solomon was wrapped in cloth as an infant.

Manger

The feeding trough where the infant Jesus was placed, symbolizing that he himself is food for the world.

Novena

A Catholic prayer tradition that is prayed for nine consecutive days.

Magi

The figures who followed a star to find Jesus, becoming the first Gentiles to believe that Jesus was the Messiah.

King Herod

The king who felt threatened by the prophecy of the Messiah's birth and attempted to maintain power by ordering the death of every male child under the age of 2.

Refugees

People forced to flee their homeland to escape danger, such as Joseph, Mary, and Jesus when they fled to Egypt to escape King Herod.

Solidarity

The attitude of strength and unity that leads to the mutual sharing of spiritual and material goods.

Prophecy

A divine communication that comes through a human being, many of which were fulfilled through Jesus' early hardships.

Synagogue

The Jewish place of assembly used for prayer, instruction, and the study of the Torah.

Cardinal Virtues

The four foundational virtues—Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance—that guide individuals to live in positive relationship with God and others.

Domestic Church

The Christian family home, where children first learn to pray and live as Christians.

Saint John Bosco

The Catholic saint who founded the Salesians, a ministry dedicated to caring for poor and forgotten youth.

Salesians

A religious order founded by Saint John Bosco to support impoverished and neglected youth, present in over 100 nations as the third-largest order in the Catholic Church.