The document provides an overview of the Apostles' Creed, a statement of core Christian beliefs that dates back to the first century AD. It explains that the Creed summarizes divinely revealed truths according to Catholicism and can be divided into 12 articles that affirm beliefs about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, forgiveness of sins, resurrection of the body, and everlasting life. The Creed is one of the four pillars of Catholic faith alongside the Ten Commandments, seven sacraments, and Our Father prayer.
catholic sacraments. Christian Ethics 20, Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, encounter the sacred
Buy it: Total Catechesis, Laurie Delgatto, gen ed. Saint Mary's Press, Winona MN, 2004
The Four Marks of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic, ApostolicDr. Poornima DSouza
1. The Church is “One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.” These are the four characteristics or “marks” of the Church.
2. The Church is one because it is unique: Christ founded one Church, and fall members of the Church are united in his one body.
3. The Church has been afflicted by various schisms and divisions, but remains in essence one. All Christians are called to work toward greater unity with one another.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Message Of 1 Thessalonians" sermon at New Life Christian Church on April 27, 2014. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
catholic sacraments. Christian Ethics 20, Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, encounter the sacred
Buy it: Total Catechesis, Laurie Delgatto, gen ed. Saint Mary's Press, Winona MN, 2004
The Four Marks of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic, ApostolicDr. Poornima DSouza
1. The Church is “One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.” These are the four characteristics or “marks” of the Church.
2. The Church is one because it is unique: Christ founded one Church, and fall members of the Church are united in his one body.
3. The Church has been afflicted by various schisms and divisions, but remains in essence one. All Christians are called to work toward greater unity with one another.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "The Message Of 1 Thessalonians" sermon at New Life Christian Church on April 27, 2014. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
One of the first PowerPoints that I made when teaching theology. It is crazy. It has animations, links to further slides, and terrible graphics. But it is fun share and does give an accurate view of the history of Christianity. (Although the animations and links don't work in this slideshare.)
PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY FROM LIBERAL CATHOLIC AND UNITARIAN PERSPECTIVESDr Ian Ellis-Jones
Copyright Ian Ellis-Jones 2006 - All Rights Reserved - Article Published in Communion (The Magazine of The Liberal Catholic Church in Australia), Vol 25, No 3, Michaelmas 2006.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptx
Apostle screed
1. THE APOSTLES’ CREED
Catholics believe that the Word of God is found not only in
the Bible but also in the spoken word, a form of Sacred
Tradition.
Sacred Traditions are considered part of the unwritten Word
of God because it has been believed for centuries, since the
time of the Apostolic Church.
This period of time in Church history, from the first to the
second century AD, is called Apostolic because the Apostles
lived at that time.
2. • The most influential part of Sacred Tradition is the Creed
• The word creed comes from the Latin word credo, which
means “I believe”.
• A creed is a statement of what a person believes; it
states what members of a religion believe is essential.
• The two most important creeds are the Apostles’ Creed
and the Nicene Creed.
• The Nicene Creed is recited at every Mass.
• The oldest creed is the Apostles’ Creed. This creed
dates back to the first century AD.
3. • The Creed is one of the four pillars of faith, along with the
Ten Commandments, the seven sacraments, and the Our
Father.
• The text of the Apostles’ Creed summarizes all that
Catholicism regards as divinely revealed truth.
• The Apostles’ Creed can be divided into twelve articles
4. • Article 1: I believe in God the Father, almighty, creator of
heaven and earth.
– This affirms (confirms or states positively) that God
exists, that there is only one God, and that He created
the known universe; God created all things out of
nothing by His own power
•Article 2: and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord
-This attests that Jesus is the Son of God and that he is
divine; Jesus has both a divine nature and a human
nature.
-Use of the title Christ shows
an understanding that Jesus
is the Christ, or “anointed one”.
5. •Article 3: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of
the Virgin Mary,
- This affirms the human nature of Christ; he had a
real, human mother. It also affirms Jesus’ divine nature,
since it was by the power of the Holy Spirit that he was
conceived in Mary’s womb.
- Incarnation – The union of the two natures of Jesus
into one divine person; the “Word made flesh”.
6. • Article 4: suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,
died and was buried;
– The human nature of Christ could feel pain and
actually die; Jesus experienced actual, physical death
on Good Friday.
– The mention of Pilate by name is meant to place the
Crucifixion at a point in human history.
7. • Article 5: He descended into hell; On the third day he
rose again from the dead;
– In the first century, the word hell referred to the place
of all the dead, good or bad. Before salvation and
redemption, the souls of all the deceased had to wait
in the “abode of the dead” until the Redeemer could
open the gates of heaven.
– This line of the Creed affirms
that Jesus rose; he came back
from the dead of his own divine power.
Jesus has a glorified, risen body.
8. • Article 6: He ascended into heaven and sits at the right
hand of God the Father almighty;
– The Ascension reminds us that after the human and
divine natures of Christ were united in the Incarnation,
they could never be separated. Where Jesus went, body
and soul, into heaven, the faithful hope to follow.
*Article 7: From there He will come again to judge the
living and the dead.
- This article affirms the Second Coming of Christ at the
end of the world to be its judge.
- After death, immediate private judgment occurs; a
person is judged by their faith and how the practiced it.
- At the end of time, we will experience General
Judgment, God’s disclosure of everyone’s private
judgment.
9. • Article 8: I believe in the Holy Spirit
– This part reminds us that God exists in three persons –
the Blessed Trinity. The Holy Spirit is equal to God the
Father and God the Son.
• Article 9: (I believe in) the holy Catholic Church, the
communion of saints
- The word “catholic” means “universal”
- We believe that the Church is not simply an institution,
but an essential aspect of spiritual life.
- The role of the Church continues a three-fold mission
that Christ had when he was on earth: to teach,
sanctify and govern. Jesus fulfilled this mission in his
role as prophet, priest, and king.
- Communion of saints means that the Church includes
the baptized, the saints in heaven, and the souls in
purgatory.
10. • Article 10: (I believe in) the forgiveness of sins…
– Christ came to save the world from sin. Belief in the
forgiveness of sins is essential to Christianity. We
acknowledge that we are all sinners and that we are in
need of God’s mercy. (Mercy means compassionate
treatment.)
* Article 11: (I believe in) the resurrection of the body…
- For Catholics, a human being is the union of a body and
a soul. Death is just a brief separation of the body and
soul which is unique to each person.
11. • Article 12: (I believe in) the life everlasting.
– As Christ died, so we must die, too. As he rose, so shall
we. Death is the way we cross over from this life on earth
to eternal life with God.