Unit 10.4 Keywords Flashcards
Contemplative life
The life of prayer and meditation lived by some religious orders
Religious community
A religious order who live together as a group, for example the Benedictines
Vocation
A call from God to lead a Christian life
Monastic life
Living as a monk or nun in a religious community
Charity
Voluntary giving to those in need
Displaying religion
Making a show of your religion eg. By praying in the streets
Evangelical counsels
The vows of poverty chastity and obedience
Holy orders
The status of a priest bishop or deacon
Hypocrite
A person who acts in a way that contradicts what they say
Law of Moses
The laws God gave to Moses in the Old Testament
Sermon on the mount
Jesus’ description of Christian living
Active life
The life lived by religious orders who work in society as well as praying