Christianity Unit 2 Flashcards
Bible
Christian sacred text believed by Christians to be revealed and/or inspired by God, made up of the Old and New Testaments.
Revelation
God making himself known to humankind; for instance, through the Bible
Judgement
This will happen in the afterlife. The belief that God will judge whether or not humans are worthy to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Baptism
This sacrament is a rite of initiation, through which people
become members of the Church. The word ‘baptise’ means
to immerse in water. Water is used as a symbol of the
washing away of sin.
Reason
The process of logical thought; the ability to think in a logical
way. To form judgements and opinions through rational and
evidence-based consideration.
Confirmation
A rite through which a person who has been baptised (particularly one baptised as an infant) affirms their Christian belief and is recognised as a full member of the Church.
Eucharist
Meaning “thanksgiving” and also called ‘Holy Communion’.
The service which celebrates the death and Resurrection of
Jesus. Bread and wine represent (or, as some Christians
such as Catholics believe, actually become) the body and
blood of Jesus. The Eucharist is a re-enactment of the Last
Supper.
Pilgrimage
A journey made to a sacred place as an act of worship or
devotion, e.g. Christians may visit Jerusalem to walk in
Jesus’ footsteps.
Free will
The ability to make choices (particularly moral choices)
voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined.
Heaven
A ‘place’ or ‘state’ in the afterlife where those who
have accepted God’s grace and forgiveness in this life will
enjoy an eternal existence in God’s presence in the next life.
Hell
A ‘place’ or ‘state’ of punishment in the afterlife for
those who, through their own free will, reject God’s grace
and forgiveness and will have chosen to live eternally outside
of God’s presence.
Vows
Promises made between people or a person’s promises to
God. Wedding vows are promises which the bride and groom
make, committing themselves to one another.
Marriage symbols
Features of the wedding ceremony that indicate the purpose and meaning of marriage. For instance, the wedding ring, being a continuous circle of precious metal symbolises the never-ending, precious love between the bride and groom.
