jalbie final sg Flashcards
(25 cards)
canon
the official list of the books of the Bible
epistle
letter
evangelist
the one who spread the “good news” about Jesus - notably mt, mk, lk, and jn
hyperbole
exaggerated statement said to make a point
kerygma
preaching of the faith to nonbelievers, especially the core truths
miracle
healing, exorcism, or natural event only explained by God’s intervention
parable
a short story with a surprise ending, usually about the kingdom of God
gospel
the Good News about Jesus the Christ
covenant
solemn and binding agreements between God and humanity
deposit of faith
all the beliefs passed to us and from us to future generations
divine revelation
the way God chooses to disclose Godself to humanity
dogma
teachings with catholics are obligated to believe
magisterium
the teaching authority of the leaders of the church
messiah
the hebrew meaning the anointed one, sent to save
sacred scripture
the written record of God’s divine revelation
sacred tradition
term for the life, practice, and worship of the church is passed down
salvation history
the on going story of God reaching out in love to all humanity
annunciation
the Angel visited Mary and told her she would conceive Jesus
epiphany
when Jesus is revealed to be the Messiah, an ‘aha’ moment
kingdom of God
a place of love and mercy, where God reigns
magnificat
Mary’s song of praise and joy
mystery
something the human mind can never fully grasp nor understand
presentation in the temple
ceremony of dedication of a firstborn son to God
transfiguration
mystery whereby Jesus revealed his glory to the 3 apostles
