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What is meant by the term 'redemption'? |
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
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What is 'purgatory'? |
An intermediate state after physical death in which some of those ultimately destined for heaven must first "undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven".
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What is the 'soul'? |
The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
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Atonement
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the Christian belief that the death of Jesus Christ brought about reconciliation between God and humanity. Jesus was the Saviour or Redeemer of the world.
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Baptism
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a Christian ceremony of purification with water.
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Immortal
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having eternal life.
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Original sin
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the sin which Eve brought into the world when she picked the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Evil.
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Soul
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that part of a person which is separate from their physical body.
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Trinity
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Christians believe that God has three persons; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
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Crucifixion
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when Jesus was crucified on the cross in Jerusalem.
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Heaven
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where Christians hope to go after death in the sight of God.
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Hell
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where wicked people may go after death, denied the sight of God.
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Judgement
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when God judges people according to how they have lived their lives.
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Parousia
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(second coming) the anticipated and prophesied return of Jesus Christ to judge humanity at the end of the world.
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Purgatory
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Roman Catholic belief that after death many souls go to purgatory where they are prepared to go to heaven.
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Sin
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an action which goes against religious teachings.
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Beatific vision
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the sight of God.
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Resurrection
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the body will come back to life after death.
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Penance
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an act to show regret for having sinned.
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Saviour
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someone who rescues someone else.
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Redemption
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Jesus saved people from punishment for the sins of humanity and redeemed them.
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Salvation
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Jesus saved people from the consequences of sin.
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Anointing of the sick
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a sacrament given to those who are sick or dying.
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Chrism mass
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a special mass on Holy (Maundy) Thursday at which oils are consecrated.
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Maundy Thursday
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the day on which Jesus ate the last supper with his disciples.
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Requiem Mass
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a special mass said at a funeral.
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