C7 Terminology

ministry

• The service or work of sanctification in the Church, performed by preaching and celebrating sacraments.

• A government department responsible for a specific area of public policy.

• A type of religious ceremony performed in a church.

• A group of people who provide financial support to a church.

Creator

• God is the one who made everything from nothing, who made “heaven and earth.”

• A mythical figure who is often associated with creation stories.

• An ancient philosopher who theorized about the origins of the universe.

• A scientific concept that explains the formation of celestial bodies.

Common Home

• The Earth, described as "our common home," undergoing immense change due to climate impacts, as highlighted in Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si’.

• A concept introduced by Pope Francis to describe the universe.

• A term used to refer to the various habitats of living organisms.

• A phrase used to describe the importance of family and community.

Pope Francis

• The Supreme Pontiff since March 2013, originally from Argentina, and a Jesuit priest.

• The first Pope from Africa, known for his focus on social justice.

• A former Cardinal from Brazil, elected in 2010.

• The Pope who resigned in 2013, leading to a conclave.

Common Good

• The well-being of all people in society, emphasizing respect for human dignity, solidarity, and promoting conditions for individuals to reach their full potential.

• A principle that prioritizes individual success over community welfare.

• A concept that focuses solely on economic growth and profit maximization.

• An idea that suggests the government should control all aspects of life for the benefit of society.

meaning

• To be random and without purpose.

• To be intentional and full of significance.

• To be vague and unclear.

• To be superficial and lacking depth.

Revelation

• God disclosing or showing God self to humans.

• A secret message from a prophet.

• A historical event in religious texts.

• A philosophical concept about knowledge.

Encyclical

• A letter addressed to part of the Church containing universal significance.

• A type of prayer used in the Church.

• A historical document outlining the Church's founding.

• A collection of hymns used in worship.

myth

• A story that is either historically true or false, transmitting truth that cannot be understood apart from the story.

• A factual account of historical events that is universally accepted.

• A fictional tale meant to entertain without any moral lessons.

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena.

Humanity

• All human beings collectively; the human race; human nature.

• A term used to describe the study of human behavior.

• The process of human evolution over millions of years.

• A philosophical concept regarding the essence of being human.