Catholicism Key Terms

Question 1

OMNIPOTENCE

Answer 1

The all-powerful, almighty and unlimited nature of God.

Question 2

ATONEMENT

Answer 2

The belief that Jesus’ death and resurrection healed the division between humans and God, allowing them to be ‘at one’ again.

Question 3

RESURRECTION

Answer 3

The belief that Jesus rose from the dead. It is celebrated annually on Easter Sunday.

Question 4

OMNIBENEVOLENCE

Answer 4

The state of being all-loving and infinitely good. Catholic’s refer to God as being omnibenevolent.

Question 5

DIVINE COMMAND

Answer 5

The belief that something is right because God commands it. For example, murder is always wrong.

Question 6

SACRAMENTS

Answer 6

An outward, visible sign of inward, invisible grace. There are seven sacraments in the Catholic Church.

Question 7

TRINITY

Answer 7

The 3 persons of God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Question 8

AGAPÉ

Answer 8

A selfless, unconditional love. Jesus showed agape love when he died on the cross. Christians are cakes to show this love to all people.

Question 9

MASS

Answer 9

The name given by Catholic’s to the service of the Eucharist. Catholic’s are expected to attend Mass at least once a week.

Question 10

INCARNATION

Answer 10

Meaning ‘made flesh’. This is the Christian belief that God became man in the person of Jesus Christ.

Question 11

INTERFAITH DIALOGUE

Answer 11

Different faith groups coming together to better understand each other. For example, Christians and Muslims working together to raise money for charity.

Question 12

IMAGO DEI

Answer 12

‘In the image of God’. The belief that human beings are made uniquely as a reflection of God’s personhood.