Christianity

• The Bible is the christian sacred text believed by Christians to be revealed and or inspired by God. Made up of the Old and New testaments.
• Revelation is God making himself known to humankind e.g. through the Bible.
• Judgement is the belief that God will judge whether or not humans are worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven
• Baptism: A sacrament, the rite of initiation through which people become members of the church. Water is used to symbolise washing away of sin.
• Reason is the process of logical thought; the ability to think in a logical way and form judgements and opinions through rational and evidence-based consideration.
• Confirmation is a rite through which a person who has been baptised affirms their Christian belief and is recognised as a full member of the Church.
• Eucharist means 'thanksgiving' and is also called 'Holy Communion'. The service which celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus. Bread and wine represent the body and blood of Jesus.
• Pilgrimage is a journey made to a sacred place as an act of worship or devotion e.g. Christians may visit Jerusalem to walk in Jesus' footsteps.
• Free Will is the ability to make choices voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined.
• Heaven is a place in the afterlife for those who have accepted God's grace and forgiveness in this life will enjoy and eternal existence in God's presence in the next life.
• Hell is a place of punishment in the afterlife for those who have rejected God's grace and forgiveness through their own free will and have chosen to live a life eternally outside of God's presence.
• Vows are promises made between people or a person's promise to God. Wedding vows are promises between the bride and groom, committing themselves to each other
• Marriage Symbols are features of the wedding ceremony that indicate the purpose and meaning of marriage. E.g. wedding ring is a circle, symbolising eternal love and commitment.