Glossary
The first 300 years in the life of the Church after the death and resurrection of Christ.
What is the EARLY CHURCH.
The Church defined as physical structure
what is INSITUTION.
The word of God in the Bible, divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit
What is SACRED SCRIPTURE.
Used in the Hebrew Scriptures to refer to those chosen by God and set apart from others
What is 'church'.
The descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles 50 days after Easter.
What is PENTECOST.
Emphasizes on spreading the Good News
What is HERALD.
Passing on the Gospels from the Apostles through each generation
What is SACRED TRADITION.
A visible society of baptised Christians professing the same faith under the authority of the Christ and the pope
What is 'The Church'.
The many followers of Jesus who spread his message.
What are APOSTLES.
Based on Jesus as the suffering servant of God
What is SERVANT.
Church leaders have the authority and responsibility to interpret the word of God, so its teaching is free from error for future generations
What is MAGESTERIUM.
Pope Paul VI described the Church as a mystery because it cannot be understood by reason alone
What is The Church as mystery.
Greek meaning "universal". First used to describe the Church in the early 2nd century.
What is CATHOLIC.
Visible sign of invisible grace
What is SACRAMENT.
The body of revealed truth in the Scriptures and tradition
What is DEPOSIT OF FAITH.
Used in the Christian Scriptures to refer to a gathering of believers who follow Christ
What is 'church'.
Set apart for a special purpose by and for God.
What is HOLY.
People of faith who are united
What is BODY OF CHRIST.
Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture, and Magisterium are linked to create the Deposit of Faith.
How are these terms linked?
The metaphor of vine and branches is to say that God takes care of us and he takes away the 'evil' parts (the dead branches) of our souls and makes them good and pure.
What does the metaphor of vine and branches mean?