Biblical Alphabet

A is for Angel

Angels are spirits who serve God and act as his messengers. They can be guardians who help and protect people. They don’t have bodies like we do and are generally shown to look like people with wings. They have a bright ring over their heads called a halo.

B is for Bible

The Christian scriptures consist of the Old and New Testaments. Christians follow the New Testament as they are under a new covenant with new rules. There are also new and different requirements for salvation.

C is for Church

The spiritual church in the body of Christ. All those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. Also, a word to describe a physical place of worship where Christians congregate to celebrate mass.

D is for Disciple

Disciple means follower or pupil of a teacher or leader. The 12 disciples, also known as the apostles, were followers of Jesus Christ who learned from his teachings and played a crucial role in the early spread of Christianity. Each disciple had unique characteristics and contributions.

1. Simon-Peter: Younger brother of Andrew
2. Andrew: Simon-Peter’s older brother
3. James, Son of Zebedee, John’s older brother
4. John: Younger brother of James
5. Philip
6. Bartholomew
7. Thomas
8. Matthew the tax collector
9. James, Son of Alphaeus
10. Jude Thaddaeus
11. Simon the Zealot
12. Judas Iscariot

E is for Easter

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which symbolises hope and renewal. It falls in spring and is associated with various traditions, such as decorating eggs, egg hunts, and special church services. Many people also enjoy festive meals and spend time with family and friends during this time.

F is for Faith

The assurance of things hoped for, the faith of things not seen.

G is for God the Father

God is our loving Creator who made everything, including us. He is like a kind and caring father who watches over us, loves us, and wants us to be close to Him.

H is for Heaven

The ultimate end and fulfilment of the deepest human longings, the state of supreme, definitive happiness.

I is for Incense

A fragrant made from spices, aromatic gums and balsams that burn slowly. The rising smoke came to symbolise prayers rising to God. A thurible, a metal censer, is used to burn incense during Catholic religious services.

J is for Jesus

The religious leader of Christianity, Jesus the Messiah, is the son of God. Through him, he is the saviour of people’s souls who faithfully follow his teachings.

K is for Kindness

Kindness is an essential virtue rooted in love and compassion. It reflects Jesus Christ’s teachings on loving and serving others, showing genuine concern and empathy without expecting anything in return. Linked to charity, kindness encourages believers to express their faith through acts of generosity. That every act of kindness demonstrates God’s love and contributes to the mission of spreading good and fostering community.

L is for Last Supper

The final meal that Jesus shared with his apostles before his crucifixion. A Passover feast where Jesus transformed the bread and wine into his body and blood.

“While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.’”
Matthew 26: 26–28

M is for Mary

Mother of Jesus and wife of Joseph.

N is for Noah’s Arch

God told Noah to build a big boat called an ark and collect two of every kind of animal, one male and one female. God sent a great flood to cleanse the earth, and the ark helped to keep Noah, his family, and all the animals safe.

“Then the Lord said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you are righteous before me in this generation. Take with you seven pairs of all clean animals, the male and his mate; and a pair of the animals that are not clean, the male and his mate; and seven pairs of the birds of the air also, male and female, to keep their kind alive upon the face of all the earth.”
Genesis 7: 1-3

O is for Our Father Prayer

Our Father, Who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy Will be done,
On earth, as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us,
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
Amen.

P is for Prayer

Communication with God. It is not meditation or passive reflection but a direct address to God.

Q is Queen of Heaven

“Queen of Heaven” honours Mary as the mother of our king, Jesus. As Queen of Heaven, she is very special and close to God, and she prays for us and helps us in our journey of faith.

R is for Rosary Beads

The Rosary is a set of Catholic prayer beads used to count a series of prayers.

S is for Saint

A Catholic saint is a person who is recognised as having an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God. In the Catholic Church, saints are venerated as role models and intercessors for believers. They are often known for their piety, acts of charity, and miracles attributed to their intercession.

T is for Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments are rules by God that were written onto stone tablets. They were given to Moses at the top of a mountain called Mount Sinai.

“The Lord descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the top of the mountain.”
Exodus 19:20

U is for Uriel

An Archangel is known for wisdom, shining the light of God’s truth to those seeking information or solutions. The name “Uriel” means “God is my light”.

V is for Vatican City

A city-state surrounded by the city of Rome in Italy is the home base of the Roman Catholic Church.

W is for Wise Men

Also known as The Three Kings, these men visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Their names are:

• Gaspar (or Caspar)
• Melchior
• Balthazar

“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy; and going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
Matthew 2:10–11

X is for XP Symbol

Chi-Rho Monogram

The two letters are from the Greek alphabet, even though they appear to be X and P in the English alphabet. Christ is frequently represented by the letters X and P. Christ’s name begins with the Greek letters X and P. X is equivalent to ‘CH’ (pronounced ‘Kye’) and P is equivalent to ‘R’ (pronounced ‘Roe’) in the Greek alphabet. The Chi-Rho Monogram was established.

The Chi-Rho Monogram is referred to as a Christogram. A Christogram is a symbol or combination of letters that forms an abbreviation for the name of Jesus Christ. It is used as a religious sign representing Christ, Christianity and Christians.

The letters XP symbolise Christ. “α” represents alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet, while “Ω” signifies omega, the last letter. In the Book of Revelation, Jesus is called the Alpha and the Omega (Revelation 1:8, 21:6, and 22:13). This illustrates that Jesus is both the beginning and the end of everything. Emphasising His eternal nature, which includes His presence at the creation of the world and His role at the end of times, reinforces the belief in His divinity and authority.

Y is for Yeshua