Religion and Life Issues - Christianity Key Terms and Definitions

Question 1

Bible

Answer 1

Sacred book for Christians containing both the Old and New Testaments.

Question 2

Confirmation

Answer 2

The sacrament in which the faith of the believer is ‘confirmed’ or strengthened by the
Holy Spirit. Those being confirmed personally confirm their acceptance of the promises
made by others at their baptism. Different dioceses celebrate confirmation at different
ages.

Question 3

creator

Answer 3

God is the creator of the earth and of life.

Question 4

eternal life

Answer 4

Everlasting life after death.

Question 5

guide

Answer 5

Christians believe that the Holy Spirit guides them in their lives so that they can do what
is right.

Question 6

Holy Spirit

Answer 6

The third person of the Holy Trinity who descended like a dove on Jesus at his baptism.
Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is present and inspires them.

Question 7

Jesus

Answer 7

1st century Jewish teacher and holy man, believed by Christians to be the Son of God.

Question 8

monotheism

Answer 8

Belief in one God.

Question 9

Resurrection

Answer 9

When Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Day. An event recorded in all four gospels
and the central belief of Christianity.

Question 10

salvation

Answer 10

Saving the soul, deliverance from sin and admission to heaven brought about by the
life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Question 11

sustainer

Answer 11

God sustains the Universe and ensures that it continues.

Question 12

Trinity

Answer 12

The belief that there are three persons in the One God. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit
are separate, but are also one being.