REA Revision Practice Flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards based on the REA Revision Assessment 3 notes, covering key terms related to Jesus, the Bible, Church history, sacraments, and Catholic social teaching.

Resurrection

The event where Jesus rose to life $3$ days after his death.

Gentile

A term for a non-Jew.

Incarnation

The belief that Jesus was fully human and fully divine (Man and God).

Apostles

$12$ people who were chosen to continue Jesus' work.

Messiah

A term meaning "Anointed One."

The Trinity

The belief in one God in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Emmanuel

A name meaning "God is with us," signifying Jesus' presence on earth.

Alpha and Omega

A title for Jesus meaning he is the beginning and the end of all things.

Parable

A story told by Jesus to teach people lessons, such as the Lost Son or the Good Samaritan.

The Pentateuch

The first $5$ books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Leviticus.

Covenant

A sacred agreement between God and people.

Prophet

One who speaks for another; three prophets promised a New Covenant and the coming of Jesus.

The Decalogue

Another name for the $10$ Commandments.

Transfiguration

When Moses and Elijah appeared on either side of Jesus.

Epistles

The letters found in the New Testament written by Apostles like Paul to provide advice to early Christians.

Synoptic Gospels

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which share a similar style and content.

Evangelists

Another name for the four Gospel writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Suffering Servant

The title Mark's Gospel makes reference to in regards to Jesus.

The Visitation

The event where Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth.

Immaculate Conception

The belief that Mary was born without sin.

Apparition

A visitation, vision, or unusual mystical appearance of a person or thing, usually to give a message.

Sacraments of Initiation

The three sacraments that admit a person into the Church: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

Penance

The belief that no sin is too great for God to forgive; associated with the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Oil of Chrism

Sacred oil made of olive oil and balsam perfume, consecrated by the bishop for use in Baptism and Confirmation.

Paschal Candle

A candle lit during Easter, burials, and Baptisms that recalls the sufferings, death, and Resurrection of Jesus.

Liturgies

The official, public prayers of the Church.

Grace

A spiritual gift given by God.

Consecration

The part of the Mass when the bread and wine change into the Body and Blood of Christ.

Ciborium

A covered container used to hold consecrated hosts.

Chalice

The cup used during Mass that holds the blood of Christ.

Magisterium

The organisation in the Church responsible for preserving the teachings of Jesus.

Apostolic Succession

The passing on of spiritual gifts and authority in the Church from the Apostles to the bishops today.

Conclave

The meeting where the Electoral College of Cardinals elects a new Pope.

Common Good

The welfare of all people, especially the vulnerable, promoting fairness and justice for everyone.

Stewardship

Caring for God's creation responsibly and lovingly.

Laudato Si'

The encyclical by Pope Francis calling for care for the Earth, our common home.