End Of Year Flashcards
Conception
The moment when a baby starts to form in its
mother’s womb.
Image and likeness
Resembling; looking or being like.
Matierial things
Things that we gather around us; possessions
Stewardship
The task of looking after/caring for things
Sustainer
God, who keeps creation in existence
Symbol
Something that is used to help people understand
difficult ideas
Symbolic
Using a sign or story to explain something difficult.
Theological truths
Statements about God and his relationship with
humans which cannot be proven scientifically but
which are nonetheless believed to be true
The tempter
The devil or evil one
Vision
supernatural revelation
Adultery
To be unfaithful to one’s husband or wife
Bitter herbs
Some of the ingredients of the Passover meal; ideally
lettuce or parsley
Chamtez
Bread that contains yeast or grain
Covenant
A solemn promise between two people or groups of
people.
Covet
To have an unhealthy desire for something; to be jealous
of someone else’s possessions
Exodus
Many people setting out and leaving a place; the name of
the second book of the Bible; ‘exit’
Sabbath
The day of rest; seventh day of the week (Saturday in the
Jewish calendar; Sunday for Christians.)
Saviour
Someone who frees people from hardships or slavery
Seder
The special meal that is celebrated at the Passover
Spouse
Husband or wife
Altar
A table for sacrifice
Amen
It is say ‘I do believe.’
Benediction
A special time of prayer, adoring Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament.
Gospel
An account of Jesus’ life or teaching