Following are brief definitions/explanations for 10 words or phrases as they pertain to Roman Catholic beliefs. They are written in a style that fifth grade students studying the Catholic faith can understand. Here are the words/terms that will be defined: Incarnation; Sacrifice; Parable; Miracle; Annunciation; Immaculate; Eternal; Ascension; Resurrection; Anno Domini.
Incarnation: This means God became human. We believe that Jesus is God who came to Earth in human form to live among people.
Sacrifice: A sacrifice is giving up something valuable to show love or devotion. In our faith, Jesus' death on the cross is held as the greatest of all sacrifices, as He gave His life to save others.
Parable: Parables are simple stories that Jesus told to teach important lessons. These stories often have a message about faith, compassion, and/or forgiveness.
Miracle: A miracle is an amazing act that cannot be explained by science. Jesus performed many miracles, like healing the sick and feeding thousands, showing God's power and love.
Annunciation: The Annunciation is when the archangel Gabriel told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus. This was a special message from God, celebrated as the start of Jesus' life on Earth.
Immaculate: Immaculate means "without sin" or perfectly pure. We believe Mary, the mother of Jesus, was free from sin from the moment she was conceived, which is called the Immaculate Conception.
Eternal: Eternal means lasting forever. In our faith, God, Heaven, and the soul are eternal, meaning they exist without any end.
Ascension: The Ascension is when Jesus went up to Heaven, body and soul, 40 days after His Resurrection. It shows Jesus returning to God after completing his mission on Earth.
Resurrection: The Resurrection is when Jesus rose from the dead three days after His crucifixion. We celebrate this on Easter, believing it shows Jesus’ victory over death.
Anno Domini: This Latin phrase means "In the year of our Lord." It’s used to label years after Jesus' birth, showing how His life changed history.
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