religion

Resurrection

The rising of Jesus from the dead after his death on Good Friday.

Ascension

A new life after death.

Apostle

‘One sent out’ - One who is to complete tasks for acts in the place of the sender.

Disciple

‘Student’ - any student or follower of a certain teacher (usually Jesus).

Covenant

A binding agreement/promise made by two or more people, especially the promises made by God to people.

BC

Before Christ.

BCE

Before the Common Era - used to represent the time before Jesus.

AD

Anno Domini (Latin for 'year of the Lord') - period of time after Jesus.

CE

Common Era - used to represent the time after the birth of Jesus.

Christ

Means 'the anointed one'.

Bible

Comes from the Greek word 'biblos' which translates to 'books'; it's considered by Christians to be the inspired word of God.

Old Testament

Includes life before Jesus, covering creation, the history of Israel, and God's covenant with His people.

New Testament

Focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Pentateuch

Means '5 scrolls' in Greek; refers to the first five books of the Bible.

Inerrant

The belief that Scripture is free from error as God is the ultimate author.

Beatitudes

Eight statements taught by Jesus that describe the values of the Kingdom of God.

Ten Commandments

A set of laws given by God to guide the behavior of His people.

Historical Truth

Events that actually occurred.

Religious Truth

Belief and faith in God's actions in our lives.

Moral Truth

Lessons and rules on right and wrong behavior.

Scientific Truth

Observations regarding the universe we live in.

Proverbial Truth

Short sayings of common sense wisdom.

Symbolic Truth

Poetic language used to emphasize a lesson.

Creation

God creates the world and humanity in Genesis, declaring it good.

De-Creation

The process by which sin disrupts the original order of creation.

Re-Creation

Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, God offers new life.

Covenant with Noah

God's promise to never destroy the earth with a flood again, signified by the rainbow.

Covenant with Abraham

The promise that Abraham will become the father of a great nation and inherit Canaan.

Covenant with Moses

Establishing Israel as God's chosen people through the giving of the Ten Commandments.

The Ten Plagues

Punishments sent by God to Egypt to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites.

Passover

Celebration of God sparing the Israelites from the angel of death by marking their doors with lamb's blood.

Stewardship of the Earth

Catholics believe we honor God by caring for the Earth.

Human Dignity

Every person is made in God’s image, making all life sacred.

Preferential Option for the Poor

A society's moral health is judged by how it cares for the vulnerable.

Four Major Prophets

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel - prophets who delivered God's messages.

Virtue

A habitual and firm disposition to do good.

Five forms of Prayer

Adoration, Praise, Thanksgiving, Petition, Intercession.

Chastity

A call to a stronger, truer form of love and control of sexual urges.