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We Live Our Faith
Chapter One
14
Religious Studies
7th Grade
08/14/2012

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anthropology



 

Definition

the scientific study of human biology and culture (p. 13)



 

Term

Aristotle

Definition

(384-322 BC) Greek philosopher whose works were studied and interpreted in a Christian context by Saint Thomas Aquinas (p. 13)



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Church

 

Definition

the community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and follow his teachings (p. 17)



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Divine Revelation

 

Definition

God's making himself known to us (p. 15)



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ecumenical movement




Definition

 

the Catholic Church's effort to create goodwill among Christians everywhere (p. 16)

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faith

 

Definition

the gift from God that enables us to believe in God, to accept all that he has revealed, and to respond with love for God and others. A theological virtue (p. 16)



Term

grace

 

Definition
a participation, or a sharing, in God's life and friendship (p. 17
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monotheism

 

Definition

the belief in one God. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are monotheistic religions. (p. 16)



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Pascal, Blaise

 

Definition

(1623-1662) French mathematician and scientist (p. 13)



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polytheism

 

Definition

the belief that there are many gods (p. 16)



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Saint Paul

 

Definition

first-century saint originally named Saul; author of many epistles, or letters, that are found in the New Testament (p. 18)



Term

salvation

 

Definition

the forgiveness of sins and restoration of humanity's friendship with God (p. 15)



Term

transcend

 

Definition

go beyond; God transcends everything and is the source of it all (p. 14)



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zoology

 

Definition

the scientific study of animals (p. 13)



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