Words From Booklet Flashcards
Ripple effect
the continuing and spreading results of an event or action.
Symbol
a thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
Sign
an object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else.
Sacrament
in the Roman Catholic and many Orthodox Churches) the seven rites of baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, penance, anointing of the sick, ordination, and matrimony.
Preferential option for the poor
It is when someone gives a poor person something they need
Dignity
the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.
Parable
a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
Transubstantiation
the conversion of the substance of the Eucharistic elements into the body and blood of Christ at consecration, only the appearances of bread and wine still remaining.
Tabernacle
(in biblical use) a fixed or movable dwelling, typically of light construction.
Initiation
the action of admitting someone into a secret or obscure society or group, typically with a ritual.
Service
the action of helping or doing work for someone.
Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God (and its related form Kingdom of Heaven in the Gospel of Matthew) is one of the key elements of the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament.
Grace
courteous good will.
Hospitality
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.
Homily
a religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction.
