Apostle - The twelve companions chosen by Jesus. Ascension -Jesus going up to heaven after the Resurrection. Assumption - The raising of Mary’s body to heaven Christ- The name that means “the anointed one Disciple- A follower of Christ. Evangelist - The authors of the Gospels. Gospel - The Good News Incarnation- Church dogma that the Son of God assumed human nature. Miracle- A sign of the presence and power of God Parable - A brief, succinct story that illustrates a moral or religious lesson Passion - The suffering and death of Jesus. Pentecost- Event where the Holy Spirit came down upon the disciples. Paschal Mystery - The suffering, death, Resurrection, and Glorification of Jesus Christ. Resurrection - The passage of Jesus from death to life. Triduum - The three days during which the Church celebrates the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus.