Church History Vocab

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Apostolic Succession

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Passing Apostolic teaching instituted by Christ through sacrament of Holy Orders

Question 1

Apostle

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“One who is sent,” missionaries of the church chosen by Jesus

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Bishop

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One who received sacrament of Holy Orders and is successor to Apostles

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Charism

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Gift or grace of Holy Spirit to benefit the building of the Church

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Christian

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One who follows Christ or is a member of the Church

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College of bishops

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Assembly held by Pope that holds the Church authority and responsibility

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Covenant

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Promise that involves commitment and builds sacred relationship

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Deacon

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One ordained for service and ministry to assist priests and bishops

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Deposit of Faith

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Heritage of faith that is the revealed truth passed down by the Apostles

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Edict of Milan

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Decree signed by emperors providing religious freedom and ending persecutions

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Emperor

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Leader of an empire

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Eucharist

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(Mass or Lord’s Supper) based on “Thanksgiving” established by Jesus

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Fathers of the Church

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Teachers whose writing extends Apostles passed down teachings

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Magisterium

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Church’s teaching office consisting of bishops and pope

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Martyrdom

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Person who sacrifices them self for their faith

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Messiah

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“Anointed One”

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New Covenant

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Law of love, grace, and freedom that will never end to fulfill the Old Covenant

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Persecutions

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Imprisonment and cruelty of Christians often resulting in death

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Presbyter

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“Elder” referencing to priest

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Priest

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One who serves by representing/assisting bishop

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Providence of God

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God’s loving care throughout salvation by bringing out the good

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Redemption

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Latin for “a buying back” referring to deliverance

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Sacred Tradition

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“To hand on” as in passing the Gospel message