Re Key Terms Flashcards
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
Judgement
The belief that God will judge whether or not humans are worthy to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
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.
Reason
The process of logical thought; the ability to think in a logical way. To form judgements and apinions through rational and evidence-based consideration.
Eucharist
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.
Commitment
A sense of dedication and obligation to someone or something.
Responsibilities
Actions/duties you are expected to/feel obligated carry out.
Roles
Position, status or function of a person in society, as well as the characteristics and social behaviour expected of ther.
Cohabitation
To live together in a sexual relationship without being married or in a civil partnership.