Vocab Stewards

Question 1

CAfOD

Answer 1

A Catholic charity which supports people in developing countries (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development).

Question 2

Catholic Social Teaching

Answer 2

Catholic teaching on how to bring about the common good in society.

Question 3

Dignity

Answer 3

To recognise someone’s worth; to respect others (and yourself). Everyone is precious because they are made ‘in God’s image’.

Question 4

Dominion

Answer 4

To have power or authority over creation.

Question 5

Encyclical

Answer 5

A letter written by the Pope.

Question 6

The Fall

Answer 6

When Adam and Eve disobeyed God (and caused original sin).

Question 7

Genesis 1

Answer 7

The biblical account which describes God creating the world in six days and resting on the seventh day.

Question 8

Genesis 2-3

Answer 8

The biblical account about Adam and Eve.

Question 9

Imago Dei

Answer 9

‘Made in God’s Image’ – humans possess certain qualities/ characteristics which resemble God.

Question 10

Justice

Answer 10

Fairness

Question 11

Laudato Si

Answer 11

An encyclical written by Pope Francis which means ‘Praise You (God)’. Pope Francis wrote about our responsibility to look after the planet in this letter.

Question 12

Literal

Answer 12

Understanding something ‘word for word’ (exactly as it has been written or stated).

Question 13

Metaphorical

Answer 13

Symbolic (opposite of ‘literal’)

Question 14

Omnipotent

Answer 14

God is all-powerful.

Question 15

Omniscient

Answer 15

God is all-knowing.

Question 16

Original Sin

Answer 16

The sin which all humans have inherited from Adam and Eve. Baptism cleanses of us this.

Question 17

Redeemer

Answer 17

A title given to Jesus referring to how he saves humanity.

Question 18

Solidarity

Answer 18

Unity between people/ working alongside others.

Question 19

Stewardship

Answer 19

Caring for God’s creation (the environment and people).