1. Vocabulary terms week #9
6th Religion
Vocabulary terms week #9
Most of the definitions are from the Diocese of Arlington, VA curriculum guidelines

2. Obedience
In Old Testament times, to hear meant to obey. It means we are to do what we are told; to live according to God's laws.

3. Old Testament
The first section of the Bible which tells us about creation, the fall of man, and God's preparation of the Chosen People for the coming of the Redeemer. It is composed of 46 books.

4. Orderliness
the virtue by which one is able to organize one's life in a systematic, step-by-step plan
This plan helps “order” us to God, to help us reach our final destination-heaven!

5. Ordination
The ceremony during which a man is consecrated as a priest by the laying on of hands by the Bishop
There is a difference in the faculties granted to a man when he is ordained a deacon versus when he is ordained a priest

6. Original Sin
The first act of disobedience to God committed by Adam and Eve, our first parents. Because of original sin, the human race was separated from God, denied entrance into heaven and born without Grace

7. Parable
A story that has a special lesson to learn. Jesus often taught by using parables.
Name some parables:

8. Parts of the Mass
The two major divisions of the Mass: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

9. Paschal Mystery
Refers to the suffering, death, and Resurrection of Jesus by which we are saved from our sins.

10. Patriarch
A title given to the founding fathers of the Jewish people in the Old Testament: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph.

11. Patron Saint
A special saint chosen to intercede for a particular person or group
Who is the Patron Saint of the United States?

12. Penance
The sacrament in which all sins committed after Baptism are forgiven. It is also something done to make up for sin.

13. Pentecost
The Feast on which the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples
Pentecost occurred 50 days after Easter (penta-fifty)