unit 1 key terms

Question 1

trinity

Answer 1

one god, three persons (father, son and holy spirit)

Question 2

monotheism

Answer 2

belief that there is only one god

Question 3

consubstantial

Answer 3

jesus is made of the same substance as the father and holy spirit

Question 4

doctrine

Answer 4

a belief held by the church

Question 5

council of nicaea 325

Answer 5

a meeting of bishops where it was agreed that the son is just as fully god as the father

Question 6

council of constantinople 381

Answer 6

a meeting of bishops where it was agreed that the Holy Spirit is also fully god

Question 7

benevolence

Answer 7

the belief that God is loving and good

Question 8

omnipotence

Answer 8

the belief that God is all powerful

Question 9

omniscience

Answer 9

complete knowledge of all human actions, past, present, and future

Question 10

imago dei

Answer 10

the belief that humans are made in the image and likeness of God

Question 11

dominion

Answer 11

the authority to rule over creation

Question 12

stewardship

Answer 12

the responsibility to love and take care of creation

Question 13

incarnation

Answer 13

enfleshment - God taking on human form as Jesus christ

Question 14

blasphemy

Answer 14

being disrespectful about it showing lack of reverence for God

Question 15

passion

Answer 15

jesus’ arrest, trial and suffering

Question 16

salvation

Answer 16

the process of being saved from sin and returning to God

Question 17

grace

Answer 17

the blessing and mercy of God

Question 18

redemption

Answer 18

the forgiveness of sins through Jesus’ sacrifice; redemption is part of salvation

Question 19

justification

Answer 19

the state of being in a relationship by living a good and holy life

Question 20

redemptive efficacy

Answer 20

the belief that the Paschal mystery leads to the salvation of humanity

Question 21

purgatory

Answer 21

a place where the soul is purified before going to heaven

Question 22

particular judgement

Answer 22

the first judgement that comes after death

Question 23

general/last judgement

Answer 23

the final judgement of all mankind (judgement day)