Glossary
🕮 RE Syllabus Glossary   †Theological Glossary
There are currently 14 items in this directory beginning with the letter A.
Abrahamic
Of or relating to any of the faiths traditionally held to descend from the biblical patriarch Abraham - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Adoration
The acknowledgment that God is Father, Creator and Saviour. Through prayer and worship, people as individuals and as a Church, give expression to their beliefs.
Amoris Laetitia
The Joy of Love 2016 Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis, on the challenges and opportunities of Catholic family life.
Apostles
(Greek apostolos somebody who is sent as a messenger or agent.) This refers especially to the twelve followers of Jesus who were sent out to preach the good news of salvation. (Matthew 28:19; Luke 6:13; 9:10).(Woods. L, 2002, A Dictionary for Catholics)
Apostolic Exhortation
An apostolic exhortation is a type of communication from the Pope of the Catholic Church. It encourages a community of people to undertake a particular activity but it does not define Church teachings.
Assessment
Assessment in RE helps us to establish and understand where learners are in their learning in a point of time. This informs ongoing learning opportunities and teaching decisions insures learning growth for students.
Assessment AS
Involves students in the learning process where they monitor their own progress, ask questions and practice skills.
Students use self-assessment and teacher feedback to reflect on their learning, consolidate their understanding, and work towards learning intentions (goals).
Assessment FOR
Enables teachers to use information about students' knowledge, understanding and skills to inform their teaching.
Teachers provide feedback to students about their learning and how to improve.
Asylum Seeker
A person who has left their home country as a political refugee and is seeking a place to live, with protection in another country.
