A vice contrary to the virtue of religion that directs us away from what we owe God in justice
Irreligion
worldly
secularism
A person who believes in only one God
Monotheist
God showing himself through nature
natural revelation
Combination of scripture and sacred tradition; how God has made himself known to us
Divine Revelation
Revelation
God’s “self discipline”
The story of God’s saving action in human history
Salvation History
The belief that God’s existence cannot be known
Agnosticism
A person who denies the existence of God
atheist
A practical judgement of reason that helps a person decide the goodness or sinfulness of an action or attitude
Conscience
A binding and solemn agreement between human beings or between God and people, holding each to a particular course of action
Covenant
translated into “breath into”
inspiration, spirit
Polytheist
One who believes in more than one god
A central truth of revelation that Catholics are obliged to believe
Dogma
Belief in and personal knowledge of God
Faith
The official teaching authority of the Church
Magisterium
all-powerful
omnipotent
The sin of disobedience committed by Adam and Eve that resulted in their loss of original holiness
Original sin
People who God entrusted with delivering his message
prophets
The written record of Divine Revelation found in the books of the old testament and the New testament
Sacred scripture
The living transmission of the Church’s gospel message found in the Church’s teaching, life, and worship
Sacred Tradition
The Three theological virtures
Faith, Hope, love (or charity)
Trust n God’s Salvation and his bestowal of the graces needed to attain it
hope
love of God and lovee of neighbor as one loves oneself
love (charity)
Healthy habits which empower us to do good stuff
Virtue
