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:Articles of War - document signed by someone on becoming a Salvation Army soldier at an enrolment, or swearing in, ceremony also called a soldier's covenant
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atonement - reconciliation between God and people
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Award scheme - part of the Junior Soldier programme which includes teaching about Salvation Army History, worship and service
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'Blood and Fire' - the motto of The Salvation Army; 'Blood' refers to the work of the cross and the 'Fire' refers to the work of the Holy Spirit
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Booth, Catherine and William - the founders of The Salvation Army
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cadet - soldier training to be an officer
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citadel - name for a Salvation Army hall
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commanding officer - the leader in charge of a corps
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community programme - work to relieve need and help in the community
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corps - group of Salvationists in one area
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corps council - group of Salvationists and friends which help to organise the corps
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dedication - ceremony in which God's blessing is asked for a child
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doctrines - set of beliefs held and taught by The Salvation Army
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evangelical - Christians who believe the authority of the Bible and the need of forgiveness through Jesus Christ
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General - the international leader of the Army
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gospel - the good news of Jesus Christ
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holiness - purity, Godliness
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holiness table - table at the front of a citadel where people may pray for power to be more holy
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Junior soldiers - members of the Army between seven and fourteen years of age
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local officer - person with a certain responsibility in a corps
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mission statement - summary of aims
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pastoral care council - group of local officers
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promise - is made when a junior soldier is enrolled as a member
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salvation - rescued by God from the guilt and power of sin (wrongdoing)
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Salvationist - committed member of The Salvation Army and a Salvation Army newspaper for Salvationists
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salvation meeting - religious service which emphasises the Bible teaching about Christ's sacrifice on the cross
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sergeant major - local officer who helps to organize the corps
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sin - disobeying the will of God; wrongdoing
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singing company - choir of junior soldiers
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songster brigade - choir
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symbol - something that represents or stands for something else
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testimony - a talk telling of a person's own Christian life
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The Christian Mission - the group of Christians which became The Salvation Army
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The William Booth College - centre for training Salvation Army officers
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timbrel - a tambourine
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uniform - worn by Salvationists as a Christian witness
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witnessing - identifying as Christians
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worship - giving reverent attention to God
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young people's band - brass band composed of junior soldiers
