Catholic Christian Beliefs And Teachings Flashcards
Altar
Feature of the Catholic Church where the Eucharist is celebrated
Apostolic succession
The authority and power of Peter and the apostles passed on to the next generations of popes and bishops
Anselm
St Anselm of Canterbury, 11th century Christian philosopher and theologian
Ascension
Going or being taken up; the event 40 days after the resurrection when Jesus returned to glory in heaven, understood as the restoration of the cosmic order
Saint Augustine
Saint Augustina of Hippo, fourth century Christian philosopher and theologian
Beatitudes
Series of blessings taught by Jesus during the sermon on the Mount
Creation
Bringing the world into existence; the belief that the world is gods loving creation
Creator
Understanding of the nature of God, the belief that he created the universe
Crucifix
Feature of the Catholic Church, an image of the cross with cheese on it brackets depicting his crucifixion).
Conscience
The voice of God in the heart of a person, guiding him/her to do what is right
Denominations
Groups/divisions within the church e.g. Anglican or orthodox
Dignity
Being worthy of respect and honour: belief that all human beings deserve to be treated with dignity because they are part of god’s creation in his image
Discipleship
Following Jesus
Divine word
Another name for God the son. In the Bible, John one describes God creating the world through his eternal word. This links the eternal word to Jesus in the statement: “The word was made flesh and dwelt among us“ (John 1:14)
Duty
Having a responsibility or moral obligation to act in a certain way
Eschatology
Beliefs about the “end times”, including life after death and judgement.
Eternity
Belief in an endless life after death
Eucharist
Literally “Thanksgiving”: mass; one of the seven sacraments in which the death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated, using bread and wine
Eucharist Acclamations
Words of praise that I said or song during Mass.
Euthanasia
Assisting with the ending of life for a person who is terminally ill or has degenerative illnesses; often known as assisted suicide
Evangelism
Preaching the gospel brackets the good news about God) to convert people to the Christian faith
Four marks of the church
The four attributes of the church identified in the Nicene creed: one, holy, catholic, apostolic
Free will
Being able to make our own choices; a gift from God which comes with being responsible/accountable for our actions
Grace
The unconditional and generous love that God shows to people who do not deserve it
Heaven
Belief that after death Christians can enter a state of being with God for eternity
Hell
Believe in a place of eternal suffering, or a state after death of being in separation from God.
Hierarchy
A system of authority within an organisation, e.g. the Pope and bishops form part of the catholic hierarchy.
History
One of the literary forms found in the Bible; parts of the scripture that give account of the story of Israel and the early
Image of God/Imago dei
The belief that humans share some of the qualities of God; it is stated in Genesis 1:27 “so God created humankind in his image.“
Incarnation/incarnate son
Literally “in flesh”, or “and flushed;” belief that God took on human form in the person of Jesus
Irenaeus
Saint Ireneus of Lyon, second century Christian theologian and Bishop of Lyon
Judgement
The belief that God will decide whether each person should receive eternal life or eternal punishment based on the earthly life.
Justice
Fairness in the way people are treated
Kingdom of God
The reign of God over Earth
Catherine La Cugna
20th century catholic theologian whose work included “God for us” (1991) about the love of God as shown in the Trinity.
Last rites
Prayers and actions that prepare a dying person for death.
Law
One of the literary forms found in the Bible; rules or commands which must be followed, the law of God is revealed in the Bible.
Lectin
Feature of catholic churches, platform or stand from which scripture is read
Liturgy
Acts of public/divine worship.
Lord’s prayer
The prayer taught to the disciples by Jesus; also known as “Father” and widely said by Christians in both church services and privately.
Magisterium
Teaching and authority of the Catholic Church; includes conciliar magisterium where bishops of the church from a council to make decisions about teachings, and put official magisterium which is papal infallible teaching
Mission
Literally “sent out”; the duty of Christians to spread the gospel (the good news about Jesus).
Natural law
Belief in a natural order to the world, and a natural moral law, given by God.
Nicene creed
Statement of Christian doctrine agreed by bishops at the Council of Nicaea in 325
Omnipotent
All powerful; an attribute of God.
Paschal mystery
For key ideas about the parts of Jesus’s life and death and how they lead to saving humanity from sin (life, death, resurrection, Ascension): important for beliefs about redemption and salvation
Peace
The opposite of war, harmony between all in society
Pilgrimage
A religious journey to a holy side/sacred place, it is an act of worship and devotion
