| A | B |
|---|
| persecute | to mistreat a person because of his or her beliefs or differences |
| martyr | a person willing to die rather than give up his or her beliefs |
| hierarchy | an organization with different levels of authority |
| pope | the bishop of Rome; later the head of the Roman Catholic Church |
| laity | church members who are not clergy |
| doctrine | an official church teaching |
| gospel | ("good news")--one of the four accounts of Jesus' life, teachings, and resurrection |
| clergy | religious officials, such as priests, given authority to conduct religious services |
