Glossary Christianity

Question 1

Trinity

Answer 1

Tri means three
One God but 3 ways of being God
The Father, the Son and the Holy spirit

Question 2

God the Father

Answer 2

Christians believe.,,

Gods role as the almighty ruler who created and sustains the universe

Question 3

God the Son

Answer 3

Christians believe….
God became a human, Jesus, to come to earth and save humanity
He allowed us to mend our relations with God by sacrificing his life

Question 4

The Holy spirit

Answer 4

Christians believe…
Gods force present around us, to inspire and comfort and guide us through life
Symbols - flames, wind, light&water, dove

Question 5

God incarnate

Answer 5

More Han just a religious teacher

‘In flesh’

Question 6

Son of God

Answer 6

Intended to show Jesus came from God and therefore divine
Also called son of man….
Wholly God and Wholly human

Question 7

Christ

Answer 7

Another title given

Meaning the messiah (someone sent by God to bring peace)

Question 8

Messiah

Answer 8

Someone sent by God to bring peace and harmony into the world at time of need

Question 9

Last Supper

Answer 9

Thursday of Jesus final week
Jesus meal with disciples
Jewish festival of Passover ( to celebrate when God saved Jewish ancestors the Israelites from slavery in Egypt)
Symbolic food - unleavened bread and wine
Jesus spoke like he knew he was close to death - bread as his body and wine as his blood

Question 10

Crucifixion

Answer 10

Ancient method of execution
600BCE to 400AD
Nailed or tied to large wooden cross and left to die
Often already beaten
May have to carry one beam to place where nailed on and erected
Nailed ankles or feet too, sometime break legs so can’t support weight
Died of suffocation, poisoning, blood loss, shock etc

Question 11

Atonement

Answer 11

Christians say….
Jesus death brought atonement as humans could be “at one” with God once again

Jesus died to bridge the gap between humanity and God, separated by sin

Jesus sacrificed himself and suffered to pay for sins of humanity

Question 12

Eucharist

Answer 12

‘Thanksgiving’
Relates to Jesus words at last supper
Also known as Holy communion, mass, the lords supper
Bread and wine (flesh and blood) shared in remembrance of his life sacrifice
Remember words of last supper
Prayers of remembrance and thanks
Feeling that Jesus is present

Question 13

Sacrament

Answer 13

An outward physical sign of inward invisible connection with God and a person
Eg the Eucharist

Question 14

Resurrection

Answer 14

After Jesus body had been wrapped and placed in tomb on Friday and left for sabbath day, friends returned Sunday and he was gone.
He appeared outside another tomb in bodily form
Stories of him walking with 2 disciples to another village from Jerusalem
He was teaching disciples to have faith and continue his teachings

Question 15

Ascension

Answer 15

After resurrection and visiting many people over many days, Christians believe Jesus left the living world and ascended to heaven to be with God

Question 16

Eternal life

Answer 16

The resurrection following Jesus death lead to Christian belief that those who follow have faith in him to enter a new never ending life of pure happiness
“Entering heaven”

Question 17

Good friday

Answer 17

Most serious somber day of Christian year
Recalls death of Jesus by crucifixion
Services upto 3 hours
Christians mourn and meditate over Jesus suffering
Focus on the cross or “Stations of the Cross”
That is series of pics or statues showing events of crucifixion
Cover or remove church decorations

Question 18

Easter vigil

Answer 18

Between holy Saturday and Easter Sunday
Christians gather outside church at midnight or before Sunday sunrise
Fire is lit
Light paschal candle from fire and paraded into church

Question 19

Paschal candle

Answer 19

Lit at Easter vigil from fire outside church at midnight with gathering of Christians
Paraded into church

Question 20

Easter Sunday

Answer 20

Joyous day in Christian calendar
Celebrate resurrection of jesus
Readings from bible and hymns sung
Churches decorated with flowers and light
Celebrate new life of Jesus
Easter Eucharist taken

Question 21

Parable

Answer 21

Jesus used parables for his teachings
Parable is a story with a meaning that teaches a lesson
Often familiar subject so people could relate….farming or family

Question 22

Golden rule

Answer 22

LOVE

Love God with all of your heart soul and mind

Main one is -Love your neighbours as yourself
Christians believe love should be selfless just as Jesus was

Question 23

Agape

Answer 23

Greek word
Type of love
Selfless, no expectation in return 
Actions of love not just feelings
Unconditional, every human as deserving

Question 24

Bible

Answer 24

From Greek biblia “books”
Holy book of Christians
Contains 66 books written over 1000 years
Can learn about God through stories of Jesus
How to live and worship
Devotion to God and for deeper understanding

Question 25

Testament

Answer 25

Binding oath or agreement Sections of the bible Old and new

Question 26

Old Testament

Answer 26

Contains Jewish holy writings inc. 5 books of Torah Total 39books History, stories and songs Records agreement/covenant between God and Jewish people

Question 27

New testament

Answer 27

Begins with 4 gospels (accounts of Jesus life and teachings) 27books total History and teachings Final book - revelation about future judgement New covenant set up by God for whole of humanity

Question 28

Gospel

Answer 28

"Good news" 4 gospels of New Testament 1. Teachings 2. Life 3. Death 4. Resurrection Named Matthew mark Luke and John after authors Symbols -Mathew man, mark lion, Luke ox, John eagle Eyewitness accounts passed amongst followers In first 100yrs after Jesus death

Question 29

Baptism

Answer 29

Ritual act to initiate Christianity Water used to wash away old life and mark start of new life with God Accept Jesus as savour and guidance of Holy Spirit

Question 30

Infant baptism

Answer 30

parents or guardians choose to initiate them into Christianity Too young to decide themselves or understand In a church at special water basin called FONT Parents and godparents are there Sign of cross on baby head then water sprinkled or dipped 3 times for father, son and holy spirit Candle lit to represent Chris's guiding light

Question 31

Font

Answer 31

Special bowl in church for infant baptism Contains holy water Parents and godparents stand around it at time of baptism as water sprinkled or dipped 3 times for father, son and holy spirit

Question 32

Believers baptism

Answer 32

Already a believer but decide to be baptised when ready to make commitment to their faith

Question 33

Baptistery

Answer 33

Special baptism pool in some churches For Believers baptism with total immersion in water Could take place in river, swimming pool or sea Immersed down into water for symbol of death of old life Raised from water to new life with Christ as Christ was raised to a new life beyond death