GCSE RS - Key words for Christianity 2017

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ascension	The event 40 days after the Resurrection, when Jesus returned to God in heaven - Luke 24, Acts 1
atonement	Literally 'at-one-ment', it refers to the reconciliation between God and humanity that was sealed by the sacrificial death of Jesus
baptism	The 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.
believer's baptism	Initiation 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
Bible	Sacred book for Christians containing both the Old and New Testament.
Catholic	The tradition within the Christian Church which is run by the Pope.
CAFOD (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development)	A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.
Christ	The 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.
Christian	Someone who believes in Jesus Christ and follows the religion based on his teachings.
Christian Aid	A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.
Christmas	The Feast Day commemorating the birth of Jesus (25th of December in most Churches)
church	1. 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.
creation	Christians believe that the world is God's loving creation.
crucifixion	1. Roman method of execution by which criminals were fixed to a cross. 2. The execution and death of Jesus on Good Friday.
Easter	The religious season celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It starts on Easter Day and finishes with the feast of Pentecost.
Eucharist	Literally '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.
Evangelism	Preaching the Gospel (good news about God) to convert people to then Christian faith.
Evil	The opposite of good. A force that is seen in many traditions as destructive and against.
the Father	The first Person of the Trinity, the creator and sustainer of the universe.
Food Banks	This related to Christian charities collecting donated food to distribute to the poor in Britain.
Grace	The unconditional and generous love that God shows to people who do not deserve it.
Heaven	The state after death of being and enjoying eternity with God.
Hell	The place of eternal suffering or the state after death of separation from God for those who want no relationship with him.
Holy Communion	Another 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).
Holy Spirit	The 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.
Incarnation	Literally 'in flesh' or 'enfleshed', the doctrine that God took the human form a Jesus.
infant baptism	Initiation 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.
informal prayer	This takes the form of extempore prayer, consisting of spontaneous prayers spoken from the heart as opposed to the use of set prayer.
informal worship	Worship which has no set structure. it is usually spontaneous and sometimes charismatic in nature.
Iona	An 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.
Jesus	1st century Jewish teacher an holy man, believed by Christians to be the Son of God.
judgement	When God decides whether each person should receive enteral life or eternal suffering.
just	This refers to the nature of God as one who treats each individual human being fairly and equally.
liturgical worship	A church service which follows a set structure or ritual.
Law	This 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.
Lourdes	A 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.
Lord's Prayer	The prayer taught to the disciples by Jesus; also known as 'Out Father'.
mission	Literally 'sent our'. It refers to the duty of Christians to spread the gospel (the good news about Jesus).
non-liturgical worship	A service which does not follow set text or ritual. This type of worship is somethimes spontaneous or charismatic in nature.
Omnipotent	The belief that God is 'all powerful'.
The Oneness of God	The belief that God is 'One'.
original sin	The 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.
Orthadox	The most popular Christian tradition in some parts of Eastern Europe. There are two main Orthodox Churches are Greek and Russian.
persecution	Throughout the centauries and still in some parts of the world, Christians face punishment and even death for adherence to their faith.
pilgrimage	A journey by a Christain to a holy site, e.g. Lourdes/Iona. Pilgrimage is itself an act of worship and devotion.
Prayer	Communicating with God through words of praise, thanksgiving or confession, or requests for his help or guidence. Listening to and speaking to God.
private worship	A believer giving God praise and worship on his or her own.
Protestant	The 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.
reconciliation	1. The process of restoring harmony after relationships between people have broken down. 2. A sacrament in the Roman Catholic and some Anglican Churches.
resurrection	1. 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.
sacrament	The outward and visible sign of an invisble and spiritual grace. Baptism and th Eucharist are recognised as sacraments by most Christians.
salvation	Saving the soul and deliverance from sn and the admiddion to heaven brought about by Jesus.
set prayers	These are prayers written throughout the centuaries by Christian holy men and women which many Christians use. E.g. the Lord's Prayer.
sin	Behaviour 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.
the Son	The second Person in Trinity. This is Jesus, in whom God became incarnate.
Son of God	A title used for Jesus, the second person in the Trinity; denotes the special relationship between Jesus and God.
Sources of wisdom and authority	Christians believe that the Bible, religious leaders and statements of belief, eg The Apostles' Creed, should be respected as conveying deep religious truths.
street pastors	A Christian organization consisting of people who work mainly at night on city streets, caring for those who need help.
suffering	When people have to face and live with unpleasant events or conditions.
Tearfund	A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.
Trinity	The belief that there are three Persons in the One God. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are separate, but are also one being.
Word	St. 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'.
worship	Offering to God the praise that he is due. This may be done in public or in private worship.

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