| A | B |
|---|
| idolatry | worship of other beings, creatures, or material goods in a way that is fitting for God alone. |
| superstition | attributing to someone or something else a power that belongs to God alone and relying on such power rather than trusting in God. |
| sacrilege | abuse of a person, place, or thing dedicated to God and the worship of God; an offense against God. |
| simony | buying or selling of something spiritual, such as grace, a Sacrament, or a relic; it violates the honor of God. |
| atheism | denial of the existence of God |
| venerate | an action that shows deep reverence for something sacred |
| blasphemy | speaking, acting, or thinking about God in a way that is irreverent, mocking, or offensive. |
| perjury | the sin of lying while under an oath to tell the truth |
| sabbath | the "seventh day" on which God rested and so, for us, the day to remember God's work through prayer, worship and rest. |
| Lord's Day | Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation--days of rest and worship |
| despair | giving up hope |
| decalogue | the 10 Commandments or "Words" |
| tetragrammaton | the four letters that refer to the name of God in Hebrew |
