Definitions

• Bible

  The sacred Christian scriptures, made up of the Old and New Testaments. It is considered the Word of God and a key source of authority, guidance, and revelation.
• Revelation

  The way in which God shows Himself to humans. This includes general revelation (through nature or conscience) and special revelation (through the Bible, prophets, or Jesus).
• Judgement

  The belief that God will judge every person’s life and actions, deciding their eternal fate (heaven or hell), especially after death or at the end of time.
• Baptism

  A Christian sacrament that uses water to symbolise cleansing from sin and entry into the Christian faith. Practised through Infant Baptism or Believers’ Baptism.
• Reason

  The human ability to think logically and make decisions. In Christianity, reason is often used alongside faith to help people understand God’s will and make moral choices.
• Confirmation

  A Christian sacrament where a person confirms the promises made at their baptism, usually as a teenager. It is seen as receiving the Holy Spirit and strengthening faith.
• Eucharist

  Also called Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper. A Christian act of worship remembering Jesus' death using bread and wine, as he instructed at the Last Supper.
• Pilgrimage

  A religious journey to a sacred place for spiritual growth, healing, or reflection. Important Christian pilgrimage sites include the Holy Land, Lourdes, and St. David’s.
• Free Will

  The belief that humans have the ability to choose right from wrong without being controlled by fate or God. It allows people to take responsibility for their actions.
• Heaven/Hell

  In Christian belief, Heaven is a state of eternal happiness in God's presence. Hell is a state of eternal separation from God, often linked to punishment for sin.
• Vows

  Sacred promises made before God. In a Christian context, most commonly refers to marriage vows or religious vows made by monks and nuns.
• Marriage

  A sacred and legal union between two people, seen in Christianity as a covenant before God, symbolising love, faithfulness, and the potential for family life.
• Symbols

  Objects, actions, or signs used in religion to represent deeper spiritual truths. For example, water in baptism symbolises cleansing, and rings in marriage represent eternal love.