Christianity Flashcards
Apostles
One of 12 men by Jesus to lead and teach about him
Ascension
Holy day that marks the bodily passing of Christ from Earth to Heaven on the fourth day of Easter
Baptism
An action that involves the sprinkling of a person with water or a full immersion as a sign of washing away all sins and entering the church
Confession
A sacrament in some churches, where a person acknowledges to a priest or confessor, wrongs committed and receives forgiveness from god
Crucifixion
Execution of Christ on a wooden cross a method used by the Romans, an event commemorated by Christians on good friday
Disciple
Follower of Jesus Christ during his public ministry includes, but not limited to the 12 apostles
Gospels
Story of Jesus Christ’s life and teaching told in the first four books of the bibles new testament
Last supper
Jesus last mean last meal with his disciples before he was crucified, the origin of the sacrament of the holy communion
Holy spirit
One of three persons in God, believed, by Christians, to bestow spiritual gifts among believers
Messiah
Savior, prophesized by the old testament, he would lead his people to god, people believe the savior to be Jesus
Parable
Type of short story often used by Jesus to teach an important truth or lesson in mortality
Saint
Holy person that the Christians venerate
Ressurection
The rising of Christ from his tomb 3 days after his crucifixion.