Church Vocab
The Greek word found in the New Testament that corresponds to the English word "church"
Ekklesia
The Mark of the Church that means "universal" and indicates Christ intends the Church for all people.
Catholic
The successor of Peter and the Bishop of Rome.
Pope
This Council was called in 1962 by Pope John XXIII to address the Church in the modern world.
Vatican II
The separation of the soul from the body.
Death
This term refers to the Catholic Church's official, public communal prayer
Liturgy
The Mark of the Church that signifies it is united under one Liturgy, one Faith, and one Government.
One
This is the name given to the official teaching authority of the Church.
Magisterium
This religion was begun by Muhammad when he received "revelations" from Allah.
Islam
A term for the Second Coming; it anticipates the arrival of a King.
Parousia
A person who is not Jewish; St. Paul reached out to them.
Gentile
The Mark of the Church maintained because the Church sustains the unbroken succession of leadership back to the twelve.
Apostolic
Men and women in consecrated life publicly profess vows of poverty, obedience, and this virtue.
Chastity
King Henry VIII began this Church, also known as the Church of England.
Anglican
The purification process one undergoes in preparation for Heaven.
Purgatory
A specific prayer on behalf of another person or group.
Intercession
The Mark of the Church that brings the Holy Spirit and Grace to the world through the Sacraments.
Holy
This gift ensures that the truths of the faith are preserved for all generations and correctly taught.
Infallibility
This Latin term used by Protestants means that Scripture is the highest authority.
Sola Scriptura
This type of grace is God's intervention during the everyday moments of our lives or at the beginning of conversion.
Actual Grace
The study of the "Four Last Things": Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell.
Eschatology
This movement is an effort by Christians from different communities to work toward restoring unity among all Christians.
Ecumenism
Famous for The Confessions and City of God, this theologian is influential for both Catholics and Protestants.
St Augustine
A major divisive issue in the East/West Schism was this controversy, regarding whether the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Son.
Filioque Controversy
Eternal separation from God.
Hell