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Theology Tuiz 2
Test / Quiz Vocabulary Terms & Phrases
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| catacomb | an underground cemetery with recesses for tombs, as constructed by the ancient Romans |
| RCIA | The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process developed by the Catholic Church for prospective converts being gradually introduced to aspects of Catholic beliefs and practices |
| GREEK ORTHODOX | a term referring to the body of several Churches within the larger communion of Eastern Orthodox Christianity |
| SACRED TRADITION | a theological term used to refer to the fundamental basis of church authority. |
| SACRED SCRIPTURE | one of the several names denoting the inspired writings which make up the Old and New Testament |
| DEPOSIT of FAITH | refers to the entirety of Jesus Christ's revelation, and is passed to successive generations in two different forms, sacred scripture (the Bible) and sacred tradition (through apostolic succession). |
| APOLOGIST | a field of Christian theology which presents reasoned bases for the Christian faith, defending the faith against objections |
| HERETIC | One who challenges the doctrines of an established church |
| DOGMA | an article of faith revealed by God, which the magisterium of the Church presents as necessary to be believed if one freely chooses to be a Catholic |
| ORAL TRADITION | information passed down through the generations by word of mouth that is not written down |
| EMPEROR NERO | Roman Emperor from 54 to 68, and the last in the Julio-Claudian dynasty |
| TACITUS | a senator and a historian of the Roman Empire. The surviving portions of his two major works—the Annals and the Histories—examine the reigns of the Roman Emperors |
| martyrdom | the suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause and especially to one's religious faith |
| Eucharist | the Christian ceremony commemorating the Last Supper, in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed |
| Road to Emmaus | refers to one of the early resurrection appearances of Jesus after his crucifixion and the discovery of the empty tomb |
| Breaking of the Bread | frequently interpreted to refer to the rite of the Lord’s Supper |
| Pax Romana | the peace that existed between nationalities within the Roman Empire from 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E |
| Liturgy of the Word | the part of Catholic Mass where we hear the Word of God proclaimed |
| Liturgy of the Eucharist | he central action - the memorial of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by consecrating bread and wine in his name to share his body and blood |
| DIDACHE | meaning “Teaching” is the short name of a Christian manual compiled before 300AD. The full title is The Teaching of the Twelve |
| college of Bishops | used in Catholic theology to denote the bishops in communion with the Pope (the Bishop of Rome) as a body, not as individuals |
| magisterium | the teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church, especially as exercised by bishops or the pope. |
| presbyter | an elder or minister of the Christian Church |
| deacon | an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest. |
| vestal virgin | the priestesses of the Roman goddess of the hearth, Vesta, in the state religion of ancient Rome |
| deaconess | a woman with duties similar to those of a deacon. |
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