Religion Flashcards
Mid Term Study Set
corporal works of mercy
1.feed the hungry
2.give drink to the thirsty
3. visit the sick
4.clothe the naked
5.vist the imprisioned
6.bury the dead
7.give alms to the poor
church
public Christian worship of God; a Christian religious service
code of canon law
a code of ecclesiastical laws governing the Catholic Church
communion of saints
the spiritual fellowship existing among all faithful Christians, both living and dead.
Beatitudes
blessed is the poor of spirit for there’s is the kingdom of heaven, blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted, blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth,
blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled,
blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy,
blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God,
blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God,
blessed are the persecuted for righteousness sake for there is the kingdom of heaven.
islam
the religious faith of Muslims, based on the words and religious system founded by the prophet Muhammad and taught by the Quran, the basic principle of which is absolute submission to a unique and personal god, Allah.
Justification
gracious and judicial act of God whereby a soul is granted complete absolution from all guilt and a full release from the penalty of sin
liturgy
a form of public worship
liturgy of the hours
the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer
mystery
a mystery that can never be known less revealed by God
sanctify
to make holy
sanctifier
the holy spirit
paschal mystery
Gods plan revealed though Jesus life
prayer
a spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession.
personal vs communal
personal strengths our relationship with God communal strengthens our relationship with God together
pentacost
the Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension, held on the seventh Sunday after Easter.
purgatory
a condition or place in which the souls of those dying penitent are purified from venial sins, or undergo the temporal punishment that, after the guilt of mortal sin has been remitted, still remains to be endured by the sinner.
salvation history
Gods plan to save Human kind from sin
second vatican council
council of the church
scripture
the sacred writings of Christianity contained in the Bible.
vocation
a strong impulse or inclination to follow a particular activity or career.
Witness
While you serve you are a witness
Old Testament
fist 46 books of the bible, tells us about God’s relationship with the Jewish people before Jesus
Community of Disciples
Following Jesus in all situations
Mystical Communion
People who love and support one another
Herald
Proclaiming the Good News
Sacrament
A sign of the Divine
Institution
The Hierarchy
Servant
Working to make the world a better place
Sheepfold
Jesus tells us that he is the Good Shepard and his kingdom is the sheep fold, because a Shepard would lay down his life for his sheep.
The temple
A sign of God’s presence among the Jewish people
Vine and the branches
Jesus is the vine and the people of the church are the branches, through Jesus, we grow and live
Bride of Christ
Like a bride and groom, Christ and the church have a deep and permanent love. The church gives us spiritual life and teaches us and in heaven, the church is united with God.
Blessing of Mother Theresa prayer
May our living God and Creator care for you and keep you steadfast and faithful.
May Jesus be the way you walk, the truth you follow, the life you lead.
May the Holy Spirit empower you and keep you in grace.
May Mary, the Mother of Jesus take you into her loving heart and stand by you in life and in death.
And may your guardian angels accompany you in all your ways…Amen.
O Holy Spirit Prayer
O Holy Spirit, enlighten me,
strengthen me.
So that I shall understand
and know my divine call,
who I am,
what I should be.
And what I must do,
as well as the means
by which these ends
may be accomplished…Amen.
