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GCSE RS - Key words for Christianity 2017

Carmen Watson Humanities GCSE English 63 cards

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  1. 1ascensionThe event 40 days after the Resurrection, when Jesus returned to God in heaven - Luke 24, Acts 1
  2. 2atonementLiterally 'at-one-ment', it refers to the reconciliation between God and humanity that was sealed by the sacrificial death of Jesus
  3. 3baptismThe sacrament through which people become members of a church. Baptism involves the use of water as a symbol of washing away sin. This is a rite of initiation.
  4. 4believer's baptismInitiation into the church, by immersion in water, of people old enough to understand the ceremony/rite and willing to live a Christian life. Some denominations prefer this to infant baptism. Is similar to Jesus' baptim
  5. 5BibleSacred book for Christians containing both the Old and New Testament.
  6. 6CatholicThe tradition within the Christian Church which is run by the Pope.
  7. 7CAFOD (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development)A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.
  8. 8ChristThe leader promised by God to the Jews. It literally means 'Anointed One' in Greek; the Hebrew equivalent is Messiah. Christians believe Jesus to be the Christ.
  9. 9ChristianSomeone who believes in Jesus Christ and follows the religion based on his teachings.
  10. 10Christian AidA Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.
  11. 11ChristmasThe Feast Day commemorating the birth of Jesus (25th of December in most Churches)
  12. 12church1. The Holy People of God, also called the Body of Christ, among whom Christ is present and active.
    2. Members of a particular Christian denomination/tradition.
    3. A building in which Christians pray.
  13. 13creationChristians believe that the world is God's loving creation.
  14. 14crucifixion1. Roman method of execution by which criminals were fixed to a cross.
    2. The execution and death of Jesus on Good Friday.
  15. 15EasterThe religious season celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It starts on Easter Day and finishes with the feast of Pentecost.
  16. 16EucharistLiterally 'thanksgiving'. Another name for Holy Communion and a service in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine. Thanks are given to God for his creation of the world, for the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and for the bread and wine which many Christians refer to as Jesus' Body and Blood.
  17. 17EvangelismPreaching the Gospel (good news about God) to convert people to then Christian faith.
  18. 18EvilThe opposite of good. A force that is seen in many traditions as destructive and against.
  19. 19the FatherThe first Person of the Trinity, the creator and sustainer of the universe.
  20. 20Food BanksThis related to Christian charities collecting donated food to distribute to the poor in Britain.
  21. 21GraceThe unconditional and generous love that God shows to people who do not deserve it.
  22. 22HeavenThe state after death of being and enjoying eternity with God.
  23. 23HellThe place of eternal suffering or the state after death of separation from God for those who want no relationship with him.
  24. 24Holy CommunionAnother name for the Catholic Eucharist in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine that become his body and blood (transubstantiation).
  25. 25Holy SpiritThe third person in the Holy Trinity who descended like a dove on Jesus at his baptism. Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is present and inspires them.
  26. 26IncarnationLiterally 'in flesh' or 'enfleshed', the doctrine that God took the human form a Jesus.
  27. 27infant baptismInitiation of babies and young children into the Church, were promises are taken on their behalf by adults. The infant is freed from sin and introduced to the saving the love of God and the support of the Christian community.
  28. 28informal prayerThis takes the form of extempore prayer, consisting of spontaneous prayers spoken from the heart as opposed to the use of set prayer.
  29. 29informal worshipWorship which has no set structure. it is usually spontaneous and sometimes charismatic in nature.
  30. 30IonaAn island off the west coast of Scotland founded by Columba in the 4th century. it is used by Christians today as a centre for pilgrimage and religious retreats. It is ecumenical.
  31. 31Jesus1st century Jewish teacher an holy man, believed by Christians to be the Son of God.
  32. 32judgementWhen God decides whether each person should receive enteral life or eternal suffering.
  33. 33justThis refers to the nature of God as one who treats each individual human being fairly and equally.
  34. 34liturgical worshipA church service which follows a set structure or ritual.
  35. 35LawThis refers to the law of God , revealed in the Bible, which Christians are called to obey. St. Paul made it clear, however, that salvation is not earned by obedience to the law but is God's free gift.
  36. 36LourdesA town in France , where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette in a series of visions, and now a place of pilgrimage, where it is claimed that miraculous healings have taken place.
  37. 37Lord's PrayerThe prayer taught to the disciples by Jesus; also known as 'Out Father'.
  38. 38missionLiterally 'sent our'. It refers to the duty of Christians to spread the gospel (the good news about Jesus).
  39. 39non-liturgical worshipA service which does not follow set text or ritual. This type of worship is somethimes spontaneous or charismatic in nature.
  40. 40OmnipotentThe belief that God is 'all powerful'.
  41. 41The Oneness of GodThe belief that God is 'One'.
  42. 42original sinThe traditional belief still held by some Christians that human nature is basically flawed and so humans have a tendency to go against God's will. They believe it was passed down from Adam and Eve.
  43. 43OrthadoxThe most popular Christian tradition in some parts of Eastern Europe. There are two main Orthodox Churches are Greek and Russian.
  44. 44persecutionThroughout the centauries and still in some parts of the world, Christians face punishment and even death for adherence to their faith.
  45. 45pilgrimageA journey by a Christain to a holy site, e.g. Lourdes/Iona. Pilgrimage is itself an act of worship and devotion.
  46. 46PrayerCommunicating with God through words of praise, thanksgiving or confession, or requests for his help or guidence. Listening to and speaking to God.
  47. 47private worshipA believer giving God praise and worship on his or her own.
  48. 48ProtestantThe Churches that 'protested' against and broke away from the Catholic Church during the Reformation, Services are generally based more closey on the Bible than those of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
  49. 49reconciliation1. The process of restoring harmony after relationships between people have broken down.
    2. A sacrament in the Roman Catholic and some Anglican Churches.
  50. 50resurrection1. Event celebrated on Easter Day of Jesus riinf from te dead, an event recorded in all 4 gospels and the central belief of Christianity.
    2. The form that many Christians believe that afterlife will take, refering to either pysival or spiritual bodies.
  51. 51sacramentThe outward and visible sign of an invisble and spiritual grace. Baptism and th Eucharist are recognised as sacraments by most Christians.
  52. 52salvationSaving the soul and deliverance from sn and the admiddion to heaven brought about by Jesus.
  53. 53set prayersThese are prayers written throughout the centuaries by Christian holy men and women which many Christians use. E.g. the Lord's Prayer.
  54. 54sinBehaviour which is against God's law and wishes/against principles of morality. A thought, word or action which is wrong, which people know is wrong but people choose freely.
  55. 55the SonThe second Person in Trinity. This is Jesus, in whom God became incarnate.
  56. 56Son of GodA title used for Jesus, the second person in the Trinity; denotes the special relationship between Jesus and God.
  57. 57Sources of wisdom and authorityChristians believe that the Bible, religious leaders and statements of belief, eg The Apostles' Creed, should be respected as conveying deep religious truths.
  58. 58street pastorsA Christian organization consisting of people who work mainly at night on city streets, caring for those who need help.
  59. 59sufferingWhen people have to face and live with unpleasant events or conditions.
  60. 60TearfundA Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.
  61. 61TrinityThe belief that there are three Persons in the One God. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are separate, but are also one being.
  62. 62WordSt. John's Gospel 1 describes God creating the world through his Word and links to Jesus in the statement: 'The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us'.
  63. 63worshipOffering to God the praise that he is due. This may be done in public or in private worship.

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GCSE Humanities (Religion, philosophy and ethics) Flashcards on GCSE RS - Key words for Christianity 2017, created by Carmen Watson on 23/04/2017.
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