Christian Beliefs And Teachings

Question 1

Catholic

Answer 1

A branch of Christianity based in Rome and led by the pope

Question 2

Orthodox

Answer 2

A branch of Christianity mainly, but not entirely, practiced in Easten Europe

Question 3

Protestant

Answer 3

A branch of Christianity, there are many Protestant denominations but they agree on the central belief that the Bible is the only authority for Christians (originally they protested against some of the practices of the Catholic Church)

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Denomination

Answer 4

A distinct group within the Christian faith, with its own organisation and traditions

Question 5

Monotheistic

Answer 5

Belief in only one God

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Omniscient

Answer 6

All knowing

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Omnipresent

Answer 7

Present everywhere

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Incarnation

Answer 8

Made flesh in human form

Question 9

The Word

Answer 9

Term used at the beginning of John’s gospel to refer to God the Son

Question 10

Crucifixion

Answer 10

1. Roman method of the execution by which criminals were fixed to a cross
2. The execution and death of Jesus on Good Friday

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Resurrection

Answer 11

Jesus rising from the dead on Easter Day

Question 12

Ascension

Answer 12

The event, 40 days after the resurrection, when Jesus returned to God, the father, in heaven

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Purgatory

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The intermediate state where souls are cleansed in order to enter heaven

Question 14

Sin

Answer 14

Behaviour that is against God’s laws and wishes or against principles of morality

Question 15

Original sin

Answer 15

Everyone is born with the built in urge to do bad things and disobey God

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Salvation

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Saving the soul from sin and admission to heaven and brought about by Jesus

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Atonement

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Restoring the relationship between people and God

Question 18

Mass (Eucharist)

Answer 18

A ceremony in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus is celebrated using wine and bread