JC GRttW Vocab Quiz 1

Religions that believe in the existence of many gods and goddesses

An attribute of God that he is everywhere, unlimited, and all-powerful

binding and solemn agreement between human beings or between God and people

surgical removal of the male foreskin; the physical sign of covenant between God + Abraham

indifference 2 religion + belief that religion s/b excluded from civic affairs+public education

living transmission of the gospel message found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship

"one who speaks before others" entrusted to deliver God's message to rulers and the people

body of beliefs and a set of practices; expresses itself in worship and service to God

heritage contained in Sacred Scripture and Tradition, handed down in the church since Apostles

The way God communicates knowledge of himself to humankind

central truth of Revelation, specifically revealed by God, that Catholics are obliged 2 believe

Religions that believe there is only ONE God. Christianity, Judaism and Islam are these

The belief that God's existence cannot be known.

disobedience committed by Adam & Eve that resulted in loss of their original holiness + justice

personal knowledge of God; assent of the mind to truths God has revealed

practical judgement of reason helps person decide goodness or sinfulness of action or attitude

Firm attitudes, stable dispositions, habitual perfections of intellect and will

Vice contrary 2 the virtue of religion that directs us away from what we owe to God in justice.

official teaching authority of the church - the bishops in communion with the Bishop of Rome

The story of God's saving action in human history.

infused by God into the souls of faithful; faith, hope and charity

A person who denies the existence of God.

written record of Divine Revelation found in the books of the Old Testament + New Testament.