Key Words Flashcards
(43 cards)
Trinity
The belief in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit
Jesus’ Crucifixion
Jesus was executed by the Romans because they nailed Him to a cross.
Messiah
The anointed one who is seen as the saviour by Jews and Christians
Gospels
The names of the books about the life of Jesus in the Bible: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Apostles’ Creed
A statement of Christian belief from the Early Church
Nicene Creed
A statement of faith used in Christian services
Denomination
The names for the different branches of the Christian Church
Roman Catholics
The largest Christian group; based in Rome with the Pope as its leader
Protestants
A branch of the Christian Church that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church
Orthodox Church
A branch of the Christian Church with its origins in Greece and Russia
The Fall
This is when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. They both fell from a relationship with God.
Moral evil
The acts of humans which are considered to be morally wrong, eg murder and theft
Natural evil
Natural disasters, eg earthquakes or tsunamis, which humans have no control over
Sacrament
Outward sign of an inward grace. *CORRECT THIS
7 Sacraments
Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation
Reconciliation
Anointing of the sick
Marriage
Holy orders
Eucharist
Bread and wine ceremony in the Anglican Church
Confirmation
An initiation ceremony carried out by a bishop bestowing the gift of the Holy Spirit
Holy Orders
The sacrament by which men are ordained as priests or deacons
Christian Pilgrimage examples
A pilgrimage is a journey that has religious or spiritual significance.
Jerusalem, Lourdes and Iona
Fundamentalist
Fundamentalist Christians regard the words of the Bible as being the true voice of God and it’s fully accurate. For example, they believe the world was created in exactly 7 days.
Conservative
Conservative Christians believe that the Bible was written by humans who were inspired by God. They still follow its teachings but may not take every word as being the voice of God. For example, when reading the creation story, conservatives might accept that one of God’s days may not necessarily be the same length as one of our days.
Liberalists
Liberal Christians regard the Bible as words that have been written about God but they might interpret passages differently to fit modern society.
Original sin
The tendency to sin in all human beings, believed to be inherited from Adam, ‘the first man’
Ten Commandments
Do not have any other gods. Do not make or worship idols. Do not disrespect or misuse God’s name. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. Honour your mother and father. Do not commit murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not tell lies Do not be envious of others.