Religious Concepts and Terms

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Authority

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From a Latin word meaning “originator,” it refers to the right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. Connected with the identity of the authority figure.

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Beatitudes

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The 8 Beatitudes form the core of Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, expressing key attitudes and virtues.

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Christology

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The study of Christ; the systematic examination of Christian beliefs about Jesus Christ, including his identity, mission, and saving work.

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Compassion

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From a Latin root meaning “to suffer together”; pity or concern for another's misfortune with a desire to alleviate it.

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Death

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Ceasing of all bodily functions through the departure of the soul, marking the end of life and the testing of loyalty to God.

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Disciple

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From a Latin word meaning “student”; a person who accepts Jesus’ message to follow him, sharing in his mission and sufferings.

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Evangelization

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The ministry and mission of proclaiming and witnessing to Christ and his Gospel, inviting non-believers to be baptized.

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Exorcism

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An official intervention by the Church to command a devil/demons to depart from a possessed person.

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Faith

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One of the three “Theological Virtues”; a human act by which the believer gives personal commitment to God.

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Heaven

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The fullness of communion with God; a living, permanent, personal relationship with God.