Glossary

Grade 8

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ecumenism an organized effort to bring Christians together in cooperation as they look forward in hope to the restoration of the unity of the Christian Church
ekklesia the original term for church in Scripture, meaning “convocation” or “those called together”
eternal life life forever with God for all who die in his friendship
evangelical counsels poverty, chastity, and obedience. Those in consecrated religious life take public vows to live these counsels.
Evangelists the four inspired human authors of the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John