definitions Flashcards
(30 cards)
Apostle
One who saw the risen Christ and was sent by him to proclaim the gospel, being given the authority to teach, sanctify and govern
Apostolic succession
The passing on of the spiritual gifts and authority in the church from the Apostles to the bishops today
Bible
The collection of Jewish and Christian sacred writings considered inspired by God
Bishop
A leader of a local Church (diocese) who has received the spiritual gifts and responsibilities first given to the apostles by Jesus.
Divine
The characteristics of God
Divine communion of love
The belief that there exists a perfect relationship of love between God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
Eucharist
The sacrament by which believers share in the Paschal mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection by receiving his Body and Blood in the form of bread and wine
Human heart questions
Basic questions about the meaning and purpose in life that all people ask
Incarnation
The belief that God became fully human and yet remained fully divine when Jesus was born of human flesh and blood
Infallibility
The gift of the Holy Spirit that protects the magisterium from making errors when solemnly defining matters relating to faith and morals
Magisterium
The teaching office of the Pope and Bishops, who have the spiritual gifts of infallibility to teach, guide and preserve the Church’s Tradition
Mystery
The nature of certain events where its meaning can never be fully understood
Tradition
The teachings about God handed on by the Apostles to the Church today under the Holy Spirit’s guidance
Trinity
The belief that there is one God in three persons, who is the father, Son and Holy spirit
Apocalyptic
A literary form that uses visions and symbols relating to the future
Exile
The conquest of Jerusalem in 587BC and the removal of the Jewish leaders into the land of Babylon
Exodus
The second book in the Old Testament that tells the story of the escape of the Israelite people from slavery in Egypt under the leadership of Moses
Gospel
The announcement of the victory of Jesus over sin and evil and establishing the Kingdom of God
Literary form
A style of writing chosen by an author to express meaning. Examples include story, poetry, gospels, letters and proverbs
Messiah
The prophesised ‘anointed one’ who was to save the world by restoring the relationship between humanity and God
Monarchy
The rule of a nation by royalty. The period when Israel was ruled by a king beginning with king Saul and ending with the exile
New testament
The twenty-seven books of the bible that relate the experiences of God through Jesus and the early Church
Old testament
The forty-six books of the Bible that relate the experiences of God through Jesus and the early church
Patriarchs
The fore-fathers that formed the origins of the twelve tribes of the Israelite nation
