Catholic Christianity - Key Words 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 Johns gospel
Eschatology
The study of what will take place at the end of time
Eucharist
‘Thanksgiving’ another name for mass
Evangelism
Preaching the good news about Jesus to other people
Grace
Gods free gift of his unconditional love to the believer
Heaven
The state of eternal happiness in gods presence
Hell
The state of total separation from God
Image of god
The belief that humans share some of qualities of god
Incarnate son
The belief that jesus is god made man
Justice
Fairness in the way people are treated
