The gathering of all bishops of the world in their exercise of authority over the universal Church, usually called by the pope.
Officially teaching authority of the Church.
A form of Protestant Christianity that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture.
For Catholics, the 27 New Testament books and 46 Old Testament books that are accepted and inspired books by the Church.
Meaning "enfleshed", for Christians it is the taking on of human nature by God's Son.
Term used to express how the reality (substance) of bread and wine changes into the reality of Jesus" risen and glorified body and blood in the Eucharist.
A series of military expectations by the Western Christians
Principles, beliefs, and teachings of a religion.
A religious group that separates from the larger religions group.
A renewal movement within Protestant Christianity that places special emphasis on a direct personal experience of God through the baptism with the Holy Spirit.
For Christians, an obstinate denial after baptism to believe a truth that must be believed with divine and Catholic faith, or an obstinate doubt about such truth.
Any of the bishops of the ancient or Eastern Orthodox sees of Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem or the ancient and Western see of Rome with authority over other bishops.
The truth that God, although one, is three Divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Any word or deed that defames that which is considered sacred by a group of people.