Roman Catholic- Redemption Flashcards
A church
A building in which Christians Worship
The church
The holy people of God, also called the Body of Christ, among whom Christ is active and present
Altar
The place of sacrifice where the offering of mass is made to God
Stations of the cross
A series of 14 images that remind Catholics of Jesus’ final journey to the cross
Lectern
The reading stand from which the Bible readings are given and the word of God is proclaimed.
Tabernacle
The place in which the church where the consecrated hosts are kept
Crucifix
A representation of Jesus on the cross on which he died
Free Will and Sin
Free will means we able able to control all are actions. This does not mean however some of these actions can lead to sin.
Atonement
Restoring the relationship between people and God through the life death and resurrection of Jesus
Crucifixion
Form of execution in which a person was nailed or bound to a cross. The way Jesus died in order to forgive our sins
Resurrection
Jesus rising from the dead after dying on the cross
Ascension
The event, 40 days after the resurrection, when Jesus returned to God the Father in heaven
Restoration
When things brought back the way that God intended them to be
Redemption
Making up for the wrongs done by other people, to bring humans back into a relationship with God
Salvation
Freedom from sin, and eternal separation from God which is brought about by sin