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Christianity quiz
vocab
Question | Answer |
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Dogma | authoritative teaching in regard to faith or morals that is considered to be a matter of Revelation and so and obligatory matter of belief. |
Transubstantiation | when the substance of bread and wine is changed into the substance of break and wine. |
Presbyter | priest or ordained lay person |
Real Presence | the belief the Christ is truly present in the Christian assembly gathered |
Incarnation | "in flesh" |
Evangelism | the practice of relaying info about a particular set of beliefs to others who do not hold those beliefs. Reference to Christianity |
Evangelical | wide spectrum of Christians who emphasize authority of Scriptures and the need for personal conversion (personal commitment to Christ and also witnessing the Gospel at home and in public) |
Evangelization | the communication of Christian faith to new geographical areas and cultures. (Today RCC the term "new evanelization is often used to speak of renewal programs to energize faith among its members) |
Christians | those believers who see themselves as followers of J.C. |
Roman Catholics | are those united under authority of Pope/Bishop of Rome; liturgies according to the Roman rite |
Protestant | originally group that protested Luther- Catholics generally assoc. with main groups of Christians who trace their origins to 16th century Reformation |
Episcopalian | pertaining or adhering to the Episcopal Church in America |
Oikoumene | "uninhabited world" or "universal" |
Evangelican Christians | person dedicated to promoting the good news of J.C. Intended to indicate a believer of J.C. who is faithful in sharing and promoting the good news. |
Christmas | celebration of the birth of Christ |
Easter | most important holiday for Christians,represents the crucifixion of Christ |
Trinity | central mystery of Christian Faith that God exists as communion of 3 distinct and interrelated persons. A mystery known through the divine revelation |
Rituals | Baptism and Lord's supper |
Lent | period from Ash Wed. to Easter. Annual commemoration during the Holy Week of the death and resurrection of J.C. No meat on Sun. |
Crucifixion | a common punishment from criminals during the Roman empire |
The Rapture | evangelican term fro the end of the world; an event in which Christians are suddenly taken from the earth to particiapte in the 2nd Coming of Christ. Christians who have died become resurrected to participate as well as those who are still living. |
Ecumenical | the movement to foster understanding, promote cooperation and seek reconciliation and unity |
Education and Ecumenical Formation | bodies and institutions that deliver ecumenical formation and faith nurturing by helping them develop capacity, cirricula and methodologies |