1. Definitions I must know for my exam Grade 9 Religion

2. Forgiveness A loving choice to let go of our desire for revenge when we have been wronged Asking for mercy when we have wronged others

3. Moral Decision Making A step-by-step guideline for making decisions and reflecting on choices, consisting of: Seeing the problem, judging and analyzing the situation based on personal, cultural and faith related beliefs, acting upon your decision and evaluating if you made the “right” choice.

4. Reconciliation The act of confessing my sins and asking for forgiveness from God, an important sacrament

5. Chastity To be in a loving committed relationship before being physically imitate with another person, praying to God for guidance

6. Sacraments Gifts we receive on our faith journey the strengthen our covenant with God (Baptism, Reconciliation, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders and Anointing of the sick)

7. Magisterium The teachings of the church guided by our Pope and Bishops and religious authorities, it contains over 2500 points collected in the Catechism of the Catholic Church

8. Beatitudes The 8 “Do’s” that Jesus taught in his Sermon on the Mount (Matt.5)

9. Agape Pure, selfless love as Jesus taught us

10. Abstinence Waiting until the covenant of marriage before physical intimacy (sex)

11. Prayer and its Forms Communicating with God Praise, Thanksgiving, Petition, Penitence and Meditation

12. Discipleship Following God’s command, being a believer in your thoughts, words and actions

13. 6 Precepts of the Church As Catholics we have a duty to obey the teachings of the church and the 6 Precepts: 1.Attend mass on Sundays and Holy days 2.Confess sins at least once a year 3.Receive Holy communion at least once during the Easter season 4.Keep the Holy days of Obligation Holy 5.Observe the prescribed days of fasting and abstinence 6.Contribute time or money to the church as we are able

14. Legitimate Authority Authority that is recognized by society to serve the common good

15. 10 Commandments The “Don’ts” given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai by God, our Moral Law Exodus 20

16. Values Ideas we believe are important, qualities we rate highly in ourselves and others

17. Inclusion The act of making others feel loved as Jesus taught Not judging others, welcoming them and making them feel included

18. S.P.I.E.S How we grow in all areas of life Our Social, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual Growth

19. Personal Sin Committing Sin against ourselves (substance abuse)

20. Social Sin Committing Sin against others (gossip, stealing etc…)

21. Scriptures Our Holy Bible, consists of the Old and New Testament Writings deemed sacred by religious authorities

22. Preferential Option for the Poor Our calling as Catholics to help others in need

23. Healthy Relationships When we demonstrate love, respect, loyalty, patience, kindness and understanding to others

24. Emotions Guide and help us to make connections between others and ourselves (happy = good choices, anger = change is needed

25. Virtues Virtues are principles that can adjust to changing circumstances. Example: Holding on to the virtue of "courage" can allow the best in you to come forward regardless of which situation you find yourself in. Examples of Virtues: Chastity, Temperance, Charity, Diligence, Patience, Hope Kindness,Humility, JusticeChastityTemperance CharityDiligencePatienceHope KindnessHumilityJustice

26. The Power of Prayer God gave us the gift of freedom to communicate with Him through prayer. Never underestimate the power of prayer! Miracles do happen! At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught his disciples seven requests commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer.