Question | Answer |
Pilgrim | A person on a religious journey, which reflects the journey through life to Heaven |
Stations Of The Cross | A series of 14 images that remind Catholics of Jesus' final journey to the cross |
Lent | The 40 days before Easter, during which Christians reflect on the sufferings of Jesus |
Dramatised Prayer | A form of prayer that includes actions, like moving from one place to the another or acting out the intention of prayer |
Pilgrimage | A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons; an act of worship and devotion |
Basilica | A large church that is not a Cathedral |
Immaculate conception | A title given to Mary that refers to the belief that Mary was conceived without original sin |
The Body of Christ | 1) The consecrated host (Bread) in the Eucharist 2) A community of believers, the Church |
Mission | 'Sending out' people with a job or function to perform |
Evangelism | Preaching the good news about Jesus to other people |
Kingdom of God | Also called the Reign of God, where all people live as God intends |
The Lord's Prayer | The prayer taught to the disciples by Jesus; aka: the 'Our Father' |
Justice | Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for a wrong that has been committed |
Peace | A state of total trust and unity between all people |
Reconciliation | 1) The restoring of harmony after relationships have been broken down 2) A sacrament in the Catholic Church |
Second Vatican Council | A series of important gatherings of all the Catholic bishops between 1952 and 1965, which updated many Catholic teachings |
Hierarchy | A ranking system which gives structure to the Church |
Pope | The Head of the Catholic church, the successor to St. Peter |
Bishops | high-ranking clergyman who have the power to confirm and ordain |
Ordained | Made a priest |
Disciple | A follower of Jesus, one who learns |
Magnificat | The name of a prayer that Mary said when Elizabeth greeted her during her visit |
Apostolic Succession | The power of the apostles passed on to the next generation of bishops |
Catholic | 1) A term used to describe something that is worldwide and all-inclusive 2) Referring to the Roman Catholic Church |
Apostolic | Based on what the apostles taught |
Magisterium | The teaching authority of the Catholic Church, exercised by the Pope and the Bishops |
Council | A gathering to make decisions about important issues for the Church |
Conciliar | When the authority of the Magisterium is expressed through the Pope in a council |
Pontifical | When the teachings of the Church are presented by a Pope |
Charity | 1) Providing help and love to those in need 2) An organisation that does not make a profit, whose main purpose is to help those in need 3) Another term for 'love' |
Kingdon Values | The standards of living that God wants his people to follow |
Vocation | A call from god to fulfill a particular role in life |
Priest | An ordained minister of the Catholic church; one who is chosen to celebrate Mass, preach and forgive sins |
Monk | A male member of a religious community who lives under solemn vows |
Nun | A female member of a religious community who lives under solemn vows |
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