Hector F. Hernandez Theology 1000C Prof. Edward Prager From your readings, discussions, class notes, projects, etc.

Create a glossary of terms and their definitions that you determine to be of importance and useful in gaining an understanding of or insights into theology, especially for neophytes.

Glossary
1. Sacrament - a religious ceremony or act of the Christian Church that is regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual divine grace, in particular in the Roman Catholic and many Orthodox Churches, 2. Seven Holy Sacraments - the rites of baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, penance, anointing of the sick, ordination, and matrimony. 3. Genealogies a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor 4. Rite The sum total of ways in which a demonization puts into practice its beliefs. 5. Iconostasis a screen bearing icons, separating the sanctuary of many Eastern churches from the nave. 6. Impressionism a style of movement in painting originating in France in the 1860s, characterized by a concern with depicting the visual impression of the moment, esp. in shifting the effects of light and color. 7. Campanile An Italian bell tower, esp. a freestanding one. 8. Clerestory The upper part of the nave, choir, and transepts of a large church, containing a series of windows. It is clear of the roofs of the aisles and admits light to the central parts of the building. 9. Vatican A palace and official residence of the pope in Rome. 10. Expiation Compensating for a wrong. 11. Protestant A member or follower of any of the western Christian churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church and follow the principles of the Reformation, including the Baptist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran Chruches.

12. Psalm A sacred song of hymn, in particular any of those contained in the biblical Book of Psalms and used in Christian and Jewish worship. 13. Cathedral The principle church of a diocese, with which the bishop is officially associated. 14. Episcopalian Of or advocating government of a church by bishops. 15. Methodist Church - The Methodist Church grew out of a religious society established within the Church of England, from which it formally separated in 1791. It is particularly strong in the US and now constitutes one of the largest Protestant denominations worldwide, with more than 30 million members. Methodism has a strong tradition of missionary work and concern with social welfare, and emphasizes the believer's personal relationship with God. 16. Epistles/ Encyclicals - Real letters addressing practical and theological issues relevant to particular communities; some are more stylized works in letter format; circular letters intended for broader audiences. 17. The Scientific Revolution - New and innovative scientific theories birthed in the 16th and 17th centuries that transformed medieval and ancient views of nature and laid the foundations for modern science which the Church felt a bit threatened by. 18. The Protestant Reformation- A major 16th century European movement aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. 19. Laments - Words addressed by people to God, especially reflecting situations of crisis or lament. 20. Catholicism- Roman Catholicism demands submission of the intellect and will to the doctrines taught by the Roman magisterium (the Pope and bishops). It is claimed that the Catholic Church derives its doctrines from the "sacred deposit" found in Scriptures and Sacred Tradition. 21. Neophyte A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief. 22. Lent - The period preceding Easter that in the Christian Church is devoted to fasting, abstinence, and penitence in commemoration of Christ's fasting in the wilderness. In the Western Church it runs from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday and so includes forty weekdays

23. Ministry - derived from the Greek word diakoneo, meaning "to serve or more specifically, "to serve as a slave," this word comes to light in the New Testament as service to God and to other people in His name. 24. The Industrial Revolution - marks a major turning because almost every personas daily routine was impacted by it. The worlds population increased immensely. I believe the church was threatened by technology that it would trump the faith that brought people and their money contributions and donations to the religious life. 25. Beatitude Happiness or blessedness, especially the eternal happiness of heaven, which is described as the vision of God. 26. Apostle One who is sent by the Father to preach the Gospel to the world. They were the chosen witnesses of Jesuss Resurrection and foundation on which the Church is built. 27. Martyr: somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or cause, usually religious. 28. Evangelist: A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, esp. by public preaching 29. Humanism: In the strict sense of the word, an intellectual movement linked with the European Renaissance. At the heart of the movement lay, not a set of secular or secularizing ideas, but a new interest in the cultural achievements of antiquity. These were seen as a major resource for the renewal of European culture and Christianity during the period of the Renaissance 30. Enlightenment: A term used since the nineteenth century to refer to the emphasis upon human reason and autonomy, characteristic of much of western European and North American thought. 31. Schism: A deliberate break with the unity of the church, condemned vigorously by influential writers of the early church, such as Cyprian and Augustine. 32. Orthodox: Strictly keeping to traditional doctrine and ritual

33. Evangelical: A term initially used to refer to reforming movements, especially in Germany and Switzerland, in the 1510s and 1520s, but now used of a movement, especially in English language theology, which places especial emphasis upon the supreme authority of Scripture and the atoning death of Christ. 34. Asceticism: Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. 35. Allegory: An understanding of how biblical texts are to be interpreted which sees certain biblical 36. Conscience The interior voice of a human being, within whose heart the inner law of God is inscribed. It consists of a judgment of practical reason about the moral quality of human action. It moves a person to do good and avoid evil. 37. Confirmation A sacrament that completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal the baptized in union with Christ and prepare them for active participation in the worship and apostolic life of the Church. 38. Scripture: The sacred writings of Christianity contained in the Bible 39. The Ten Commandments: The divine rules of conduct given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, according to the Bible. 40. Anointing of the Sick One of the seven sacraments, administered by a priest to a baptized person who begins to be in danger of death because of illness or old age, through prayer and anointing of the body with the oil of the sick. 41. Creed A brief statement or profession of Christian faith, for example the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed. 42. Eucharist One of the seven sacraments in which we give thanks to God. It is also known as the holy sacrifice of the Mass. 43. Easter Feast which celebrates Christs Resurrection from the dead. It is prepared for during Lent and Holy Week.

44. Dogma Any particular individual truth. 45. Liturgy A service done in the name of or on behalf of the people. Christ continues the work of our redemption through the Churchs celebration of the Paschal Mystery. 46. Penance A conversion of heart toward God and away from sin, which implies the intention to change ones life because of hope in divine mercy. Acts include fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. 47. Holy Orders The sacrament of Apostolic Ministry by which the mission entrusted by Christ to his Apostles continues to be exercised in the Church through the laying on of hands. The three degrees are deacon, priest, and bishop. 48. Parable Simple images or comparisons which confront the hearer or reader with a radical choice about his invitation to enter the Kingdom of God. 49. Ordinary Time A part of the liturgical year that does not feature a specific focus or theme like the seasons of Advent and Christmas do. It reminds us that living the Christian life often means doing ordinary things as well. 50. Triduum A liturgical celebration, lasting three days, as in the Easter Triduum. 51. Pentecost The fiftieth day at the end of the seven weeks following Easter. The Church celebrates the first Pentecost in which the Holy Spirit was manifested and became a divine person to the Church. 52. Heresy- the willful denial of an article or articles of faith or belief 53. Utilitarianism- the greatest good for the greatest number 54. Writing prophets- those who had their preaching and teachings gathered into books. There are two types of writing prophets: major and minor. 55. Monotheism- the belief in 1 God. The three major world religions are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and they all are monotheistic faiths that trace their spiritual ancestry to Abraham. 56. Minor Prophets- Writing prophets whose books were short in nature. 57. Judaism- a monotheistic faith based on the Old Testament.

58. Major Prophets- Writing prophets whose books were lengthily. 59. Gospels - proclamations of the "good news" about Jesus intended to establish and/or strengthen people's faith in him 60. Code-The guidelines to moral behavior, example: the same understanding of how to live as a Christian 61. Canon law- the body of laws and regulations developed by the Church 62. Bishop- the overseers of the Church, who both preach and look after the wellbeing of the Christian community 63. Legal Codes - collections of laws and instructions by which the people are to live. 64. Proverbs - generalized sayings and aphorisms containing advice on how to live well: how to "do well and avoid evil; sagacious advice on how to live a moral, good and just life. 65. The Society of St. Pius X- An international traditionalist Catholic organization which defines its mission as opposing innovation and modernity within the Catholic Church.