Grade 7 Study Guide - Lesson 9-16 Word Meanings and Concepts

Vocabulary and key terms from the Grade 7 Study Guide covering word meanings, Church history, Monasticism, and spirituality.

Barekmor

Bless me, O Lord

Bovoosa

Appeal

Amen

Let it be so

Nibyo

Prophet

Evangelion

Gospel

Halleluiah

Praise the Lord

Hosanna (Ooshana)

glory

Kuriyelaison

Lord have mercy

Aaloho

God

Stomankalos

Let us stand well

Moriyo Rahem Meain Ooadarain

Lord! Have mercy upon us and help us.

Habeebai

My beloved ones

Aahai

My Brethren

Shubaho Lobo Labro Val Ruho Kadeesho

Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Sh’lomo

Peace

Shino

Tranquility

Kadeesho

Saint

Rooho Kadeeso

Holy Spirit

Thubden

But again

Burksa

Blessed Bread

Monasticism

A special way of life where people dedicate themselves fully to God, often living in communities called monasteries.

Asceticism

Practicing self-discipline (like fasting or extra prayers) to grow closer to God.

St. Anthony the Great

Known as the father of monasticism, he inspired many to live a life devoted to God in the desert, seeking spiritual purity.

Desert Fathers

Early monks who lived in the desert, seeking God through intense prayer, fasting, and solitude.

St. Thomas

One of Jesus's twelve apostles who brought Christianity to India in 52AD.

Coonan Cross Oath (1653)

A historic promise by many Malankara Christians to uphold their ancient faith and resist foreign control.

Establishment of the Catholicate - 1912

A significant year when the Indian Church separated from the Syriac Orthodox Church to preserve independence and be self-governing.

His Holiness Baselios Paulos I

Installed in September 1912 as the First Catholicos of the East on the Apostolic Throne of St Thomas.

Sanctity of Life

The belief that every human life is sacred and precious because we are made in God's image and likeness.

Christian Stewardship

Taking care of God's creation, including our planet, and using resources responsibly.

Church council

When church leaders gather to pray and seek guidance from the Holy Spirit to make choices about beliefs, morals, and traditions.

Conciliar

A method of making decisions through groups or councils.

Nicene Creed

A foundational statement of core Christian beliefs recited during Baptism, Sacraments, and daily prayers to protect the faith.

Oriental Orthodox Family

A group of six autocephalous churches (including Coptic, Armenian, Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Syriac) sharing the same ancient faith.

Full communion

Being united in Christ by sharing sacraments and a common understanding of the faith with other churches.

Physical health

The condition of your physical body and how well it is working.

Mental health

Your emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and their impact on how you think, feel, and act.

Spiritual health

Expressed through prayer, daily Christian living, and worship, leading to union with God.