Christianity

Apostle

“one who is sent” tittle given to the 12 disciples of Jesus who led the early church and to Paul

Baptism

religious rite of sprinkling water onto a person's forehead or of immersion in water, symbolizing purification or regeneration and admission to the Christian Church

Bishop

Episcopal Church gov. Overseen of Church in geographic area

Constantine

Converted to Christianity. made christianity legal

Council of Trent

Roman Catholic Chruch. Prompted by the opposition of the Reformation, the council clarified and redefined the Church's doctrine, abolished many ecclesiastical abuses, and strengthened the authority of the papacy

Creed

Brief statement of faith describing basic beliefs

Epistle

letter

Eucharist

Memorial meal of bread & wine, celebrates sacrificial death of Jesus, last meal with disciples

Gospel

“good news” message concerning Jesus

Great Schism

Division of Catholic East and West

Martin Luther

German Catholic monk who raised Protestantism

Parable

Short easily recognized story used to communicate a message

(Protestant) Reformation

Reformation, the religious revolution that took place in the Western church in the 16th century.

Transubstantiation

what happens at Mass when the substance of bread and wine is completely changed into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ