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JT 1 Vocabulary
Vocab and Definitions of Unit 1 p. 10-33
Term | Definition |
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Faith | Contact with the mystery of God. It begins as a freely given gift from God. |
Ecumenism | The movement and activities which seek to promote religious unity within the Christian Church and among all the people of the world. |
Nicene Creed | A statement of The Church's beliefs. It taught that Jesus is of the same substance as God and thus divine. |
Marks of the Church | One, holy, catholic, and apostolic |
Idolatry | The practice of honoring or revering a creature instead of God, whether it be gods or demons, power, pleasure, race, ancestors, the state, money, etc. |
Evangelical Counsels | Poverty, chastity, and obedience. Their aim is to help a person remove everything from his or her life which might hinder the ability to love as Christ loved. Recommended for all the faithful. |
Syncretism | The practice of blending all religions and faith traditions into one. |