Christianity Vocabulary

noun the coming or arrival of something or someone important

• The Advent season is a time of preparation and waiting for the birth of Jesus.
• The Advent calendar is a fun way to count down the days until Christmas.
• Let's start the Advent countdown with some holiday shopping!
• Embarking on a new project can feel like the beginning of an exciting Advent journey.

noun a formal declaration or proclamation

• The annunciation of the new company policy was made during the quarterly meeting.
• Did you hear about the annunciation of the new project at work?
• I can't believe the annunciation of the party got leaked on social media.
• The annunciation of spring was evident in the blooming flowers and chirping birds.

noun one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to preach his gospel

• The apostle Paul traveled extensively to spread the teachings of Christianity.
• I heard that John is like the apostle of our friend group, always organizing events and bringing us together.
• Yo, that dude is like the apostle of street fashion, always rocking the freshest fits.
• In the world of technology, Steve Jobs is often seen as an apostle of innovation and design.

noun any of the declarations of blessedness made by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

• The beatitude of the monk was evident in his serene demeanor.
• She radiated beatitude after receiving the good news.
• The beatitude on his face was priceless when he saw his favorite band perform live.
• The beatitude of reaching the mountain peak was overwhelming for the hikers.

noun a person who is receiving instruction in the principles of the Christian religion in order to be baptized

adjective relating to or characteristic of catechumens

• The catechumen studied diligently to prepare for their baptism into the Christian faith.
• The catechumen is excited to officially join the church after completing their lessons.
• Yo, did you hear that the catechumen is finally getting baptized this Sunday?
• Becoming a catechumen in the world of art, she eagerly absorbed all the knowledge and skills taught to her.

noun A large and important Christian church that is the official church of a bishop

• The cathedral was built in the 12th century and is a prime example of Gothic architecture.
• Let's meet at the cathedral for the concert tonight.
• That cathedral is lit, we should check it out.
• Her mind was like a cathedral, filled with echoes of past memories.

adjective relating to a bishop or bishops

• The episcopal church is governed by bishops.
• My cousin is studying to become an episcopal priest.
• I heard the episcopal service is really fancy.
• The CEO was like an episcopal figure, making all the important decisions.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a form of Protestantism that emphasizes the authority of the Bible, personal conversion, and the doctrine of salvation by faith in the Atonement

• The evangelical movement in America has a long history dating back to the Great Awakening.
• My neighbor is really into the evangelical church down the street.
• I heard that evangelical preacher is really fire and brimstone.
• Her evangelical zeal for environmental conservation knows no bounds.

noun a person's female parent

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The painting depicts the mother of God holding baby Jesus.
• Mother of God, that was a close call!
• Oh mother of God, I can't believe he did that!
• The beauty of the sunset was like a masterpiece painted by the mother of God.

noun a proper noun referring to a person's name

• Paul is a distinguished scholar in the field of economics.
• I heard Paul is throwing a party this weekend.
• Paul is a cool dude, always up for a good time.
• Paul's leadership shines like a beacon in times of crisis.

noun Adventism is also used to refer to the various denominations and groups that subscribe to this belief system.

• Adventism is a Christian theological belief that emphasizes the imminent second coming (advent) of Jesus Christ.
• My friend follows Adventism and always looks forward to discussing their beliefs with others.
• Some people think Adventism is a bit out there, but I find it intriguing.
• The rise of technology can be seen as the adventism of the modern era, bringing new possibilities and challenges.

noun African Methodist Episcopal

• The African Methodist Episcopal church was founded in Philadelphia in the late 18th century.
• My grandma goes to the African Methodist Episcopal church every Sunday.
• I heard the African Methodist Episcopal church down the street has a great choir.
• The principles of the African Methodist Episcopal church are deeply rooted in social justice and equality.