Church History Terms

noun a person who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ

adjective relating to or characteristic of Christianity or Christians

• The Christian community came together to celebrate Easter at the local church.
• My best friend is a Christian and she goes to church every Sunday.
• Some people think being a Christian means you can't have any fun, but that's not true.
• His dedication to helping others truly embodies the Christian values of compassion and kindness.

noun a papal letter sent to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church

• The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change, urging all Catholics to take action.
• Have you read the latest encyclical from the Vatican? It's about environmental protection.
• I skimmed through that encyclical thing the Pope wrote, but it was too long for me to read fully.
• His speech was like an encyclical, covering every aspect of the topic in great detail.