Archdiocese of Lipa Doctrinal Reviewer for Catholic Students - Key Stage 3 VOCABULARY Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the Archdiocese notes.

Trinity

The central mystery of Christian faith: one God in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; a community of love.

Divine revelation

God revealing Himself through Scripture, tradition, and ultimately through Jesus Christ.

Omnipotent

God is all-powerful and can do all that is consistent with His nature.

Omniscient

God is all-knowing, possessing complete knowledge of past, present, and future.

Omnipresence

God is present everywhere at all times.

Transcendence

God is beyond and independent from the created world.

Creation

God as Creator; creation expresses His love and will, and involves human free will.

Creator

God is the creator of everything that exists.

Divine revelation sources

Scripture, tradition, and the fullness of revelation in Jesus Christ.

Biblical inspiration

The Holy Spirit guided the writers of the Bible, giving them inspiration.

Emmanuel

Means 'God with us'.

Bethlehem

The birthplace of Jesus.

Carpenter

Jesus’ earthly trade before beginning His ministry.

Cana

Wedding at Cana; Jesus performed His first miracle turning water into wine.

Peter

One of Jesus’ apostles who denied Him three times before the rooster crowed.

Golgotha

The hill known as Place of Skulls where Jesus was crucified.

Twelve apostles

Jesus chose twelve apostles after praying; they would lead the Church.

Easter Sunday

The celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection.

Fully Man and Fully Divine

Two natures of Jesus Christ in one person.

Emmanuel meaning

God is with us.

Holy Spirit

The Giver of Life who inspires, sanctifies, and empowers the faithful.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Piety, Counsel, Fortitude, Fear of the Lord.

Pentecost

Event when the Holy Spirit came down to the apostles in tongues of fire.

Fruits of the Holy Spirit

The virtues produced by living in accord with the Spirit.

Baptism

The sacrament through which we receive the Holy Spirit and are incorporated into the Church.

Mary conceived through the Holy Spirit

Mary was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Fear of the Lord

The gift enabling reverence and respect for God.

New Testament

The part of the Bible that shows the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation.

Exodus

The book recounting God’s people’ escape from slavery to freedom.

The four major prophets

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel.

Revelation

The biblical book that contains prophecies about the Second Coming.

Abraham

Father of all nations.

The four Evangelists and symbols

Matthew (Man), Mark (Lion), Luke (Bull), John (Eagle).

Isaac meaning

“he will laugh.”

Moses meaning

“draw out” or “pull out of water.”

Jesus meaning

“God saves.”

Christ meaning

“the anointed one.”

Israel meaning

“prevail with God.”

Joseph the Dreamer

Jacob’s son who became governor of Egypt.

Kingdom Parables

Sower, Mustard Seed, Yeast, Hidden Treasure, Pearl of Great Price, Net.

Inspiration of the Bible

The Holy Spirit guided the writers, providing inspiration.

Kirche

German word meaning ‘what belongs to the Lord’.

Pentecost (Church founding)

Descent of the Holy Spirit; formal inauguration of the Church.

Antioch

City where the term ‘Christians’ was first used.

Church’s threefold stage

Church Militant, Church Suffering, Church Triumphant.

St. Paul the Apostle

Greatest persecutor who became an apostle to the Gentiles.

Epistles of Paul

Paul wrote 13 letters to communities and individuals.

Nero

Emperor who persecuted Christians.

Edict of Milan

Constantine’s policy granting Christians legal recognition.

St. Stephen

The first Christian martyr.

Kerygma, Koinonia, Diakonia

The threefold mission of the Church: proclamation, fellowship, service.

First three commandments

Refer to our relationship with God (1st–3rd).

The two greatest commandments

Love of God and Love of Neighbor.

First Commandment jealousy

'I am the Lord your God, you shall have no other gods before Me.'

Eighth Commandment

'You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.'

Fifth Commandment

'Thou shall not kill.'

Sixth and Ninth Commandments

Sanctity of Marriage: adultery and coveting neighbor’s wife.

Mt. Sinai

Where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

Abortion

The intentional killing of an unborn child.

Third Commandment

'Keep holy the Lord’s Day'.

Conscience

The inner voice reminding to do right.

Freedom

The power rooted in reason and will to act with responsibility.

Beatitudes

The eight blessings proclaimed by Jesus.

Matthew’s Beatitudes

Contains the full set of eight Beatitudes.

Luke’s Beatitudes

Contains four blessings cited by Jesus.

Poor in Spirit

Blessed are the poor in spirit.

Mount of Beatitudes

Location of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.

Beatitudes meaning

Teachings guiding authentic Christian discipleship and happiness.

Merciful

Blessed are the merciful.

Pure in Heart

Blessed are the pure in heart.

Apostles’ Creed

Proclaims and summarizes faith.

God the Father, Creator

Creator of heaven and earth as stated in the Creed.

Jesus, only Begotten Son

The Son of God in the Creed.

Resurrection

Jesus’ rising from the dead after crucifixion.

Holy Spirit in the Creed

The Spirit’s role in the Church, saints, and forgiveness of sins.

Descended into hell

Jesus’ state after death as stated in the Creed.

Latin

Original language of the Apostles’ Creed.

Resurrection of the body

Belief in the future resurrection after death.

Church

The Holy Spirit’s ongoing work in guiding the Church.

Twelve articles of faith

There are twelve articles in the Apostles’ Creed.

Lord’s Prayer

The Our Father; the perfect prayer.

Hail Mary - Rosary

The Holy Rosary; beads highlighting life of Jesus and Mary.

Glory be

Prayer recited at the end of each decade of the Rosary.

Angelus

Marian prayer recited at the Annunciation.

Supplication

Prayer asking for safety and guidance.

St. Gertrude’s Prayer

Prayer said to save souls in Purgatory.

Act of Contrition

Prayer of repentance during Reconciliation.

Sign of the Cross

Prayer marking faith in the Trinity before and after prayer.

Magnificat

Marian prayer used in Liturgy of the Hours.

Confiteor

Prayer of confession before God.

Sacraments

Efficacious signs of grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church.

Seven sacraments

Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Holy Orders.

Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist; ministers: Bishop/Priest/Deacon; recipients: all baptized.

Sacraments of Healing

Penance and Anointing of the Sick; ministers: bishop or priest.

Sacraments of Commitment

Holy Orders and Matrimony; ministers: bishop or couple with witness; recipients: those called to priesthood/deaconate or marriage.

Eucharist – source and summit

The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life.

Consecration

The moment in the Eucharistic Prayer when bread and wine become the Body and Blood.

Ministerial vs Common Priesthood

Common priesthood: all baptized; ministerial: ordained clergy.

Indulgence

Remission of temporal punishment due to sin; partial or plenary.

Leitourgia

Greek word for liturgy meaning public work or service.