Catholic Christianity Flashcards
Apostolic succession
The authority and power of Peter and the apostles passed on to the next generations of popes and bishops.
Ascension
The event 40 days after the resurrection when Jesus returned to glory in heaven.
Baptism
The sacrament in which a person becomes a child of God and a Christian.
Conscience
The voice of God in the heart of a person, guiding him/her to do what is right.
Discipleship
Following Jesus
Divine Word
Another name for God the Son (Jesus), coming from the term ‘logos’ in John’s gospel.
Eschatology
The study of what will take place at the end of time
Eucharist
Thanksgiving
Evangelism
Preaching the good news about Jesus to other people.
Grace
God’s free gift of his unconditional love to the believer.
Heaven
The state of eternal happiness in God’s presence.
Hell
The state of total separation from God.
Image of God
The belief that humans share some of the qualities of God.
Incarnate Son
Belief that Jesus is God made man.
Justice
Fairness in the way people are treated.
Last rites
Prayers and actions that prepare a dying person for death.
Mission
Sending out’ people with a job or function to perform.
Omnipotent
All-powerful
Pilgrimage
A religious journey to a holy place.
Prayer
The raising of the heart and mind to God.
Purgatory
A state of cleansing to remove the effects of sin.
Reconciliation
Brining people back to a good relationship with God and with one another.
Resurrection
The event three days after the crucifixion when God raised Jesus from the dead.
Salvation
The belief that Christians are set free from sin through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
