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- 3. / The revelation of the good news of Jesus Christ as lived out in the church, past and present. It includes church teachings, documents, worship, practices and prayer.
- 5. / Another name for the Son of God, the most complete expression of God.
- 7. / The gift from God that enables us to believe in God, to accept all that he has revealed, and respond with love. It is a way of life.
- 10. / In Hebrew this means "God is With Us."
- 12. / The first sin committed by the first human beings.
- 14. / When Jesus rose from death to new life.
- 16. / God making himself known to us.
- 19. / Letters found in the New Testament to early Christian communities.
- 24. / The truth about Mary's sinlessness, that God made her free from sin ever since the moment she was conceived.
- 25. / God's plan for us. His protection of us and all creation in his plan of salvation.
- 28. / The part of the Holy Trinity who is considered the life of the Church.
- 29. / The announcement to Mary that she would be the mother of the Son of God.
- 31. / The sharing of the good news of Jesus Christ with all people.
- 32. / Gathering places for studying Scripture in the early church.
- 34. / The living teaching office of the Church consisting of the popes and bishops.
- 35. / A thought, word, deed, or omission against God.
- 36. / Someone who speaks on behalf of God, defends the truth and works for justice.
- 37. / A Hebrew word meaning "the Anointed One." The prophets spoke of his coming. Jesus Christ, who came to save people from their sins.
- 38. / A pure spirit without a physical body created by God.
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- 1. / The freedom and ability to choose right and wrong.
- 2. / Jesus gave this to us when he died for all humanity. It is the forgiveness of sins and restores our friendship with God.
- 4. / To make sacred before God
- 6. / A solemn agreement between God and his people.
- 8. / The central mystery of our faith - the three divine persons in one God - God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- 9. / 4 books in the Bible that are the accounts of God's revelation through Jesus Christ.
- 11. / The special guidance the Holy Spirit gave to the human authors of the Bible.
- 13. / The gospels which are similar: Mark, Matthew and Luke.
- 15. / Accounts of Jesus' birth and childhood found in the first chapters of Matthew and Luke that include a family history
- 17. / In Hebrew this means "God Saves."
- 18. / This day marks the beginning of the Church when the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus' disciples.
- 20. / This means "having become flesh." When God the Son became man and lived among us.
- 21. / Also known as the Bible. The written account of God's Revelation and relationship with his people.
- 22. / All the truth contained in Scripture and Tradition that Christ revealed and entrusted to the Apostles and their successors.
- 23. / God's forgiveness and love.
- 26. / the community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him and follow him.
- 27. / We receive this gift at baptism and it allows us to participate and share in God's life and friendship.
- 30. / A short story with a message.
- 33. / Non-Jewish Christians in the early church who were persecuted for their faith in Christ.
