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Religious Studies
9th Grade
01/10/2012

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Messiah
Definition
"Chosen" or "Anointed" one; "Savior"
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Revelation
Definition
"unveil": God's communication of Himself
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Church Fathers
Definition
Church teachers and writers lived in generation after 12 Apostles, passed down teachings and Traditions of Church
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Gospel
Definition
Good News of God's mercy and love
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Adoration
Definition
aknowledgment and worship of God as Creator, Savior, Lord of an existence
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holiness
Definition
attribute of God to help us respond to His call
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Monotheism
Definition
belief in only one God who is Creater of the universe
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consubstantial
Definition
belief that the three persons of the Blessed Trinity are one and the same substance
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Deposit of Faith
Definition
contained in scripture and tradition; handed down from time of the apostles
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prayer
Definition
elecation of mind and heart to God to experience comunion with Him
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Ascension
Definition
entry of Jesus' humanity into divine glory 40 days after His Resurrection
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grace
Definition
free and undeserved gift of God to help us respond to His call
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Trinity
Definition
mystery of one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
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Paraclete
Definition
name for the Holy Spirit meaning "Advocate" (representative, helper)
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Divine
Definition
of or pertaining to God
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Proto-Evangelium
Definition
passage in Genesis that announces the promise of the Messiah and Redeemer
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Saint
Definition
person recognized by the Church for holiness and heroic virtue
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Thanksgiving
Definition
praise and gratitude for the good and the blessings God has given us
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supplication
Definition
requesting God to aid us and/or others
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Bible
Definition
sacred scripture: books containing truths of God's Revelation; composed by human authors, inspired by Holy Spirit
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contrition
Definition
sorrow fo the soul for sin, along with resolution not to sin again
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Evangelization
Definition
spreading the Good News of the Gospels through actions and words
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Testament
Definition
synonym for covenant; name given to a major parts of the Bible
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canon
Definition
the Church's complete list of sacred books of the Bible
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Incarnation
Definition
the Son of God assumed human nature and became man in order to accomplish our salvation
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Original Sin
Definition
the first human beings chose to follow their own will rather than God's
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Theology
Definition
the study of God, based on divine revelation
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martyr
Definition
witness to truth of the faith who suffers torture and/or death to be faithful
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