Biblical word meaning selfless, sacrificial, unconditional (love); Christians are taught to show this through their actions.
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Ascension
Event 40 days after resurrection, when Jesus returned to God the father, in heaven.
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Baptism
Sacrament through which people become members of the church; uses water as a symbol of washing away sin.
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Believers' baptism
Immersion in water of people who are old enough to understand the ceremony and willing to live a Christian life.
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Christmas
Feast Day commemorating the birth of Jesus, often the 25th December.
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Church
Holy people of God; members of a Christian denomination; building in which Christians worship.
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Crucifixion
Roman method of execution; death of Jesus on Good Friday.
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Easter
Religion season celebrating Jesus' resurrection, from Easter Day to Pentecost.
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Eucharist
"Thanksgiving"; service in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated, using bread and wine.
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Evangelism
Preaching the gospel to convert people to the Christian faith.
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Holy Communion
Another name for Eucharist.
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Infant baptism
Initiation of young children and babies into the church, where adults make promises on their behalf; the child is freed from sin and introduced to God's grace and the Christian community.
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Informal prayer
Spontaneous prayers spoken from the heart, as opposed to set prayers.
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Informal worship
Worship that has no set structure and is sometimes charismatic in nature.
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Iona
An island off the west coast of Scotland used as a religion retreat and pilgrimage centre.
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Liturgical worship
Church service which follows a set structure or ritual.
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Lourdes
Town in France where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette in a number of visions, now a place of pilgrimage where miraculous healings take place.
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Lord's Prayer
Prayer that Jesus taught his disciples.
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Mission
The duty of Christians to spread the gospel.
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Non liturgical worship
Worship that follows no set text or ritual and is sometimes charismatic in nature.
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Persecution
People who face punishment or even death for their beliefs.
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Pilgrimage
Journey to a holy site; an act of worship and devotion.
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Prayer
Communicating with God through words of praise, thanksgiving, confession, or requests for guidance.
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Private worship
Believer giving God praise or worship on their own.
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Reconciliation
Restoring harmony between relationships; sacrament for Catholic church.
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Sacrament
Outward and visible sign of invisible and spiritual grace.
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Street pastors
Christian organisation of people who work mainly at night on city streets, offering help and advice to those who need it.
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Worship
Offering God the praise that he is due.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Event 40 days after resurrection, when Jesus returned to God the father, in heaven.
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Ascension
Card 3
Front
Sacrament through which people become members of the church; uses water as a symbol of washing away sin.
Back
Card 4
Front
Immersion in water of people who are old enough to understand the ceremony and willing to live a Christian life.
Back
Card 5
Front
Feast Day commemorating the birth of Jesus, often the 25th December.
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