CHRISTIANITY VOCABULARY

What are the short stories called that teach a lesson about good or honorable behavior?

• parables

• novels

• biographies

• myths

What is the term for coming back to life from death?

• resurrection

• hibernation

• evaporation

• migration

What is the name given to a Christian leader chosen by Jesus to spread his message?

• apostle

• bishop

• deacon

• prophet

What is the act of being saved from the effects of bad actions or sin called?

• salvation

• condemnation

• temptation

• retribution

What are the religious texts called in Christianity?

• sacred texts

• hymnals

• sutras

• mantras

What is the term for the central ideas in Christianity?

• basic beliefs

• ancient rituals

• modern customs

• sacred places

What do you call someone who is willing to die rather than give up their beliefs?

• Martyr

• Traitor

• Bystander

• Coward

What is the name of an organization with different levels of authority?

• Hierarchy

• Democracy

• Collective

• Anarchy

What is the term for church officials in Christianity?

• Clergy

• Deacons

• Monks

• Acolytes

What are the regular members of the church called?

• Laity

• Clergy

• Deacons

• Bishops