C1 Level Wordlist - Religion

God's title, given and used by Christians

Ama

the man based on whose teachings Christianity is established

Kristo

the man whose followers believe to be the son of God and whose teachings are the foundation of the Christian religion

Hesus

someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person

santo

the person who leads the Roman Catholic Church

Papa

a high-ranking priest who supervises all the churches and priests in a city

obispo

a priest or minister who is in charge of a church

pastor

a man who is a member of a religious group, particularly a monk

kapatid

someone who is sent to a foreign country to teach and talk about religion, particularly to persuade others to become a member of the Christian Church

misyonero

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

monghe

a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent

mongha

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church that is led by the Pope

Katoliko

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church, distinct from the Roman Catholic Church

protestante

a group of people who gather in a church to say prayers

kongregasyon

an area with a church of its own that is under the care of a priest

parokya

someone who has changed their religion or opinion regarding a matter

convert

someone who respects, supports, and believes in a certain individual or system of ideas

tagasunod

a religious person who travels to a sacred place for a holy cause

pilerin

a Christian religious ceremony during which a baby is named and admitted to the Christian Church

bautismo

a prayer asking for God's protection and help

pagtanggap

someone who follows Buddhism

buddhista

a religious ceremony in which people bury or cremate a dead person

libing

a group of people with extreme religious views who are separate from any established religion

kulto

the power that some people believe controls everything that occurs and that is inevitable

buhay na itinakda

the religion of the Muslims, which was established by Muhammad whose holy book is called the Quran

Islam

the Arab prophet who established the religion of Islam

Muhammad

a building where a group of monks live and pray

manastir

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

dambana

the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony

ritwal

originating from, relating to, or associated with God or a god

diyos

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

banal

not concerned or connected with religion

sekular

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

mangaral

to kill an animal or person as a religious act

isakripisyo

to act against religious or moral rules

magkasala

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

sambahin

a bishop of the highest rank who is responsible for all the churches in a specific large area

arkidyosko

very faithful to God and devoted to religion

nagtatakot sa Diyos

lacking faith in or respect for God

walang Diyos

to be scared of someone or something

matakot