A name used interchangeably with Hebrews and Jews in the OT to describe the Chosen People. The name come from Jacob, the son of Isaac, who wrestles with a man and was given he name Israel.

Male rulers, elders, or leaders. Israel's ___________________________ of faith are Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

A combination of idol worship (idolatry) and worship of many gods (polytheism)

A failure to love God above everything and your neighbor as yourself; an action contrary to love that you freely and personally commit

Any person to whim you are related by blood who comes before you on a family tree

The sin of disobedience committed by Adam and Eve that resulted in the loss of original holiness and original justice and their becoming subject to sin and death

Original sin also describes the fallen state of human nature in which all generations of people are born

Christ Jesus saved humanity from Original Sin . The Sacrament of Baptism restores original holiness but not original justice

A spiritual, personal, and immortal creature with intelligence and free will, who glorifies God and serves as God'd messenger.

Satan was at first a good angel, but then became evil through his own choices, along with other angels, who then are called "demons" or "devils".

The state of original holiness and original sin was the state of Adam and Eve before sin.

The main gifts of of original ________________ were that people would not suffer or die

the main gifts of original_______________ was for people to share in God's life.

Original ________________ also guaranteed inner harmony of the human person, the harmony between man and woman, and the harmony between Adam and Eve and all of creation.

Symbolic stories that express a spiritual truth or a basic belief about God

The scientific theory that proposes that current forms of life developed gradually out of earlier ones.

A binding solemn agreement between human beings or between God and his people, holding each to a particular course of action.