THEOLOGY Unit I: GCSE WORK: KEYWORDS
Second examination of Theology. Unit I. The KEY WORDS only.
- Created by: Charlotte G
- Created on: 13-05-09 16:02
KEY WORDS PART 1
Monotheism Belief in one God
Trinity the belief that God is three in one
Unity God's way of being one
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Christ the Messiah or annointed one
Crucifixion a Roman death penalty suffered by Jesus when he was nailed on the cross
Incarnation the belief that God took human form in Jesus
Virgin Birth the belief that Jesus was not conceived through sex
KEY WORDS PART 2
Dove when used as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, it implies peace
Fire when used as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, it implies purifying power
Wind when used as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, it implies power
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Faith the belief in something without having total proof
Forgiveness to stop blaming someone and/or pardon them for what they have done wrong
Reconciliation bringing togtether people who were opposed to eachother
Repentance the act of being sorry for wrongdoing and deciding not to do it again
KEY WORDS 3
Apolistic the belief that the Church can only be understood in the light of the Apostles
Catholic Universal or worldwide
Holy of, or relating to, God. Sacred.
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Body of Christ the belief tht the Church is Christ's body in the world continuing his work
Communion of Saints all Catholics, both alive and dead, are joined together (and can pray for one another)
KEY WORDS 4
Bishops priests who have a special vocation and are chose by the Pope. They are responsible for all the churches in a diocese
Deacons those called to assist Bishops, especially in caring for the needy
Magisterium the pope and the Bishops interpreting the bible and tradition for Catholics today.
Papacy the office of the Pope.
Priests specially called chosen people who are ordained to be ministers of sacraments
Laity those who share the mission of the Church without being ordained
Ordination making someone a priest, bishop or deacon by the sacrament of Holy Orders
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Celibacy living without engaging in any sexual activity
KEY WORDS 5
Bible Holy book of Christians with 66 books split into the Old and New testaments
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Apolistic Succession the belief that the bishops and the Pope continue the mission Jesus gave to Peter and the Apostles
Dogmas the beliefs of the Catholic Church
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Chrism the oil used in baptism, confirmation and ordination
Vows Solemn promises made to god
Water used in Baptism as a sign of purification
Renewal of Baptismal Vows confirming and deepening the solemn promises made at Baptism
KEY WORDS 6
Liturgy of the Eucharist Last supper reinacted and the bread and wine, symbolising the body and blood and Jesus, is distributed
Liturgy of the Word Bible readings in the second part of the Mass
Penitential Rite the confession and absolution at the beggingin of Mass
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Real Presence the belief that Jesus is present in the bread and wine of the Eucharist
Rite of Communion receiving the body and blood of Jesus
Sacrifice a surrender of something valuable for the sake of others
Tabernacle a safe place in which is kept the blessed sacrament
Transsubstantiation the belief that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus
KEY POINTS PART 7
Absolution through the action of the priest, God grants pardon and peace
Contrition sorrow for the sin committed and deciding not to sin again
Penance an action showing contrition
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Viaticum food for the journey
KEY POINTS PART 8
Christmas festival celebrating the birth of Christ
Advent preparation for the coming of Christ for the four weeks before Christmas
Lent forty days set aside for prayer and fasting in preparation for the celebration of Easter
Holy Week the week beggining with Palm Sunday, remembering the last week of Jesus' life
Easter festival celebrating the ressurection of Jesus
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Ten Commandments the ten rules for living given by God to Moses
The Sermon on the Mount Jeus' description of Christian living found in Matthew's Gospel
Displaying religion Making a show of your religion eg praying in the street
KEY POINTS PART 9
Judgement the act of judging people and their actions
Golden Rule the teaching of Jesus that you should treat others as you would like them to treat you
Service to others showing Christian values by helping other people
Compassion sharing the distress and sufferings of others
Concern to show compassion by becoming involved in other people's distress
Oppressed those who are made to suffer by others (especially by governments and the rich and powerful leaders)
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