Religion Chapter 4
Terms
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- holy thursday
- the night the Church celebrates the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper of Jesus- the Thursday before Easter
- redemption
- Jesus ransoming or freeing us from the bonds of sin
- crucifixion
- a form of capital punishment where a criminal was tied or nailed to a cross- the death of Jesus on the cross
- passion
- the suffering and death of Jesus out of love for humanity
- resurrection
- God's raising of Jesus from death to new life
- sin
- an offense against God that causes rupture in ones relationship with him and one's relationship with others
- easter vigil
- the Easter celebration at sundown on Holy Saturday during which salvation history is recounted and adults are initiated into the Church
- mortal sin
- a serious sin that is contrary to God's law. If not repented there is eternal separation from God
- suffering servant
- the one who would unjustly, but willingly, suffer and die for others according to the Isaiah prophesy
- blasphemy
- a serious sin, showing a lack of reverence for God and his name
- second coming
- the return of Christ as King and Judge at the end of time
- venial sin
- a less serious sin that weakens one's relationship with god
- ascension
- the taking up of the Risen Christ to heaven
- good friday
- the day Jesus died on the cross for our redemption
- paschal mystery
- the passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus