Unit 1
a raised place where sacrifices are offered; also the center of worship during the Mass where we gather around to share the Eucharistic meal
the Old Testament story of how God freed the Hebrews in Egypt; and also the second book of the Old Testament
Exodus
the word we usually say at the end of our prayers; it means "I believe" or "So it is"
Amen
the sin of Adam and Eve, passed on to all human beings; this has weakened our ability to resist sin and do good
Original Sin
life of everlasting happiness with God, and with all people who love him
Heaven
a sacred agreement or relationship, sometimes sealed by a ritual or ceremony
covenant
the most sacred name of the God of Israel, revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai, which means "I am who I am"
Yahweh
honor and respect, especially when shown for God through prayer
reverence
a person chosen to save people from a particular fate; this word means "savior"
messiah
the new life given to us when our bodies reunite with our souls at the end of time
resurrection
an act of unselfish giving; also a ritual offering made to God by a priest on behalf of the people
sacrifice
the sacred place of land God promised to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the Israelites in Egypt
Promised Land
the Jewish place of worship in Jerusalem that contained the Ark of the Covenant
Temple
the Church's teachings about our obligations as Catholics
precepts of the Church
final purification from sin after death
Purgatory
God's act of revealing himself and inviting us to respond with faith
Revelation
the Church's yearly calendar of celebrations and seasons
liturgical year
religious songs and prayers from the Old Testament which often express praise, thanksgiving, or sorrow
psalm
faith, hope, and charity; these come from God to help us become more holy, connecting us with the Holy Trinity
Theological Virtues
Jewish people who accepted both the written law of the Old Testament and spoken teachings and tradition
Pharisees
the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen
faith
the way that Jesus' Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension saved us from sin and gave us life after death
Paschal Mystery
a sacred sign and cause of grace instituted by Christ in the Church to continue his saving action through the Holy Spirit
Sacrament
temperance, prudence, justice, and fortitude; these four spiritual qualities help us avoid sin
moral virtues
Jewish people who accepted only the written Law of the Old Testament and rejected spoken teachings and tradition
Sadducees