The Christian sacred text. Revealed and inspired by God, it is made up of two testaments.
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Revelation
God making himself known to mankind. For example, through the Bible.
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Reason
Logical thought. To form judgement and opinions through rational thought.
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Conscience
Source of authority, believed to be the voice of God guiding our free will on what and what is not moral.
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Judgement
The belief that God will judge humans on whether or not they are worthy to enter Heaven. Those who are not will spend the afterlife in Hell.
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Free will
The ability to make choices (particularly moral choices) voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined.
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Heaven/Hell
Places in the afterlife where those who have accepted/rejected God's grace will live eternally.
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Baptism
This sacrament is a rite of initiation, through which people become members of the Church. The word 'baptise' means to immerse in water. Water is used as a symbol of the washing away of sin.
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Eucharist
Meaning 'thanksgiving' and also called 'Holy Communion'. The service which celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus. Bread and wine represent (or as some Christians such as Catholics believe, actually become) the body and blood of Jesus. The Euchari
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Confirmation
A rite through which a person who has been baptized (particularly as an infant) affirms their Christian belief and is recognised as a full member of the Church.
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Marriage Symbols
Features of the wedding ceremony that indicate the purpose and meaning of marriage. For instance, the wedding ring being a continuous circle of precious metal symbolises the never-ending, precious love between the couple.
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Vows
Promises made between people or a person's promises to God. Wedding vows are promises which the bride and groom make, committing themselves to one another.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
God making himself known to mankind. For example, through the Bible.
Back
Revelation
Card 3
Front
Logical thought. To form judgement and opinions through rational thought.
Back
Card 4
Front
Source of authority, believed to be the voice of God guiding our free will on what and what is not moral.
Back
Card 5
Front
The belief that God will judge humans on whether or not they are worthy to enter Heaven. Those who are not will spend the afterlife in Hell.
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