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Good News

The proclamation that Jesus is Lord and Savior of the whole world.

Apostolic Tradition

Teachings and practices passed on to the Church from the apostles.

Pentecost

The day the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Apostles, considered the birth of the Church.

Martyrdom

The suffering or death of individuals because of their faith.

Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed

A statement of faith formulated to correct heresies regarding the divinity of Jesus.

Evangelization

The act of spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.

Heresy

A belief or opinion that goes against established Church doctrine.

Canon of the Sacred Scriptures

The official list of inspired books of the Bible.

Vatican II

The Second Vatican Council that aimed for renewal of the Church.

Creed

A formal statement of the essential beliefs of the Church.

Santo Niño

The image of the Child Jesus highly venerated in the Philippines.

Filipino Religious Tradition

Devotional practices and images in the Philippines reflecting the Catholic faith.

New Evangelization

The Church's call to communicate Christian faith in new ways in a modern world.

Divine Mercy

A devotion that emphasizes trust in God's mercy and the love of Jesus.

Mother of the Church

A title given to Mary, recognizing her as the spiritual mother of all Christians.

Pope John Paul II

The pope who coined the term 'new evangelization' and emphasized inner conversion to Christ.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

A devotion focusing on the love of Jesus for humanity as symbolized by His heart.

King of kings

A title that recognizes Jesus' divine authority and leadership in the Kingdom of God.

Christ

The Greek title meaning 'anointed one', signifying Jesus as the Messiah.

Meaning of 'Kyrios'

The Greek word for Lord, indicating authority, divinity, and respect toward Jesus.

Apostles' Creed

An early statement of Christian faith recited during baptisms.

Alpha and Omega

Symbols representing Jesus as the beginning and the end of human history.

St. Pedro Calungsod

A newly canonized saint, martyr for the faith known for missionary work.

Pueblo amante de Maria

A phrase meaning 'a people in love with Mary', describing Filipino devotion to Mary.

Evangeli Gaudium

An apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis emphasizing joyful proclamation of the Gospel.

Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization

An office created to oversee efforts of new evangelization in the Church.

Holy Spirit

The third person of the Holy Trinity, who guides and empowers the Church.

Martyr

A person who suffers death due to their Christian faith.

Acts of the Apostles

The book of the New Testament that details the actions and spread of the early Church.

Filipino Virtues

Cultural values that can be enhanced through sincere devotion to Jesus.

Justice and Tenderness

Qualities attributed to Mary, emphasized by Pope Francis in the context of evangelization.