RELIGION - SECTION A KEY CONCEPTS Flashcards
Sharing
People dividing what they have with others
Community
A group of people who share common interests
Co - operation
Is people’s willingness to work together for the benefit of all
Communication
The exchange of information and ideas with other people
Roles and Responsibilities
Tasks that people are expected to perform in a community
Community breakdown
Disruption in a group due to poor communication,lack of co-operation and failure to carry out roles responsibly
Service
Work carried out to meet the needs of a person or a community
Commitment
The decision to spend time and energy doing something on behalf of others
Vision
A vivid dream or mental image of something important
Leadership
The task of leader in guiding a group
Religions
Organisations that express belief in God or gods through prayer,worship and a way of life.
Founder
The person who established a community or organisation for a special purpose
Inspiring vision
A dream or idea so powerful it motivates people to act on it.
Sacred text
The book of holy or sacred writings of a community of faith
Gospel
The “Good News” of the life,death and resurrection f Jesus Christ in the New Testament
Revelation
The way in which God chose to make himself known to human beings
Denomination
A group within Christianity that has its own beliefs,leaders and practices
Faith/Belief
A set of religious truths that all members of a community of faith believe
Church
A community of Christian people
Identity
The distinct characteristics by which a person or group is recognised
Religious Commitment
The decision to make a sincere effort to put one’s religious beliefs into practice
Preaching
Yo speak out and explain a religious truth and urge people to act on it.
Vocation
A feeling of being called by God to serve others
Mission
The specific work carried out by members of a faith community
Ecumenism
A movement to help the Christian Churches become more united
Authority
The power given to an individual or group to make important decisions
Ministry
Special duties performed by priests,ministers and lay people to serve God and the Church
