| A | B |
| Tempter | Another name for Satan or the Devil |
| Bible | The book containing God's Word. It is also called Sacred Scripture |
| Covenant | A bargain, an agreement, a special loving contract |
| Original Sin | the pull everyone feels toward doing things that are wrong |
| Sin | something wrong you do that hurts yourself or someone else |
| Liturgy | another name for the Mass and the sacraments |
| Genesis | the first book of the Bible which means beginning |
| Old Testament | the story of God's people before the birth of Jesus |
| New Testament | The story of the life and teachings of Jesus |
| Ancestors | The persons from whom one is descended |
| Sacrifice | Offering oneself for others |
| Exodus | Means a going forth. This book in the Bible follows Genesis |
| Yahweh | The proper name of the God of Israel |
| Catholic | a word that describes those Christians who are united with the pope |
| Communion of Saints | another name for the family of God |
| Seder | a meal celebrated by Jewish families where they gather to give thank to God |
| Eucharist | The celebration of the Body and Blood of Jesus |
| Worship | the prayers, honor, and praise that people give to God |
| Sabbath | the seventh day of the week in the Hebrew calendar, that is set aside to worship God and to rest. |
| Covet | to desire wrongfully or without due regard for the rights of others. |
| Amen | I believe |
| Praise | Offering of grateful respect in words or song as an act of worship. |
| Ark of the Covenant | The chest, or box, that God told Moses to make and it held the tablets on which were written the Ten Commandments. |
| Grace | A share in God's life and friendship with God. It is also used to talk about how God helps people. |
| Holiness | Living as Jesus did. |
| Saint | The way these people lived their lives are good examples for people who want to follow Jesus. |
| Anoint | To consecrate or make sacred in a ceremony that includes applying oil |
| Star of David | Symbolizes the nation of Israel |