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Review for Ch ristiani

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•Apostles’ Creed:
–a statement used only in the western catholic church (not in the orthodox churches). –Three sections concerned with the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. Probably 4th century CE –We basically agree with its statements
Atonement:
–humanity’s reconciliation with God though the sacrificial suffering and death of Christ
Baptism
–sacramental rite –either though sprinkling or immersion, admits a person to the Christian church
Constantine:
–Emperor of Rome who stopped the persecution of Christians and in 324 made Christianity the official religion of the empire; in 330 he moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople (280-337)
Credo
– literally “I believe” the title of the portion of the Latin mass which contains the Nicene confession of faith
Crucifix
– a model of the cross bearing an image of the crucified Lord
Epiphany
–season of the liturgical calendar –beginning on January 6, color green –Celebrates either •baptism of Christ (orthodox) •Christ’s manifestation to the non Jewish world through the Magi (catholic)
Episcopal
–refers to a system of church government which is overseen by bishops
Eucharist
–greek “thanksgiving” –AKA holy communion, Lord’s supper, or LDS sacrament –Symbolizes the Atonement –Culmination of the Mass service
Filioque
–Latin ``and from the Son,'' –a creedal statement (or doctrine) that the Holy Ghost proceeds from the Son as well as from the Father. (Roman Catholic, not Eastern Orthodox).
Gloria
–a portion of the Latin mass –gives Praise to God – “glory to god in the highest”
•Holy Orders:
–Ordination to or acceptance of the full time religious life. –The 7th sacrament of Roman Catholicism
Homoiousios
–“of like substance” –Term used by Arius and followers (Arians) –NOT catholic or orthodox doctrine
Homoousios
–“of one substance” –Term used in early Christian creedal statements to describe the trinity
Kyrie
–a portion of the Latin mass –“Lord have mercy” Greek (the only portion of the Mass that’s in greek) –Sinner asking for help