The document discusses Mariology, the study of Mary. It outlines some of the key beliefs about Mary based on Scripture, including that she is the Mother of God, as Jesus is both fully God and fully human. The four main Marian dogmas discussed are: 1) Divine Motherhood - that Mary is the mother of God; 2) Perpetual Virginity - that Mary remained a virgin her whole life; 3) Immaculate Conception - that Mary was conceived without original sin; and 4) Assumption - that Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven. The document provides biblical evidence for these doctrines and explains Mary's important role in salvation history and relationship to God.
The document outlines three dimensions of the Christian faith: doctrine, morals, and worship. It aims to make readers familiar with these dimensions and appreciate the importance of integrated catechesis, or religious education that combines all three dimensions. An effective catechesis teaches the core beliefs or doctrine of Christianity (head), inspires moral values and commitments to service (hands), and fosters community, prayer, and celebration (heart).
This document discusses the nature and practice of prayer from both a biblical and theological perspective. It begins by providing definitions of prayer from various spiritual figures. It then outlines different forms of Christian prayer like blessing, adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise. The document also discusses expressions of prayer like vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer. It provides guidance on obstacles to prayer and sources that can aid prayer, using the Lord's Prayer as a model. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive overview of the theology and practice of Christian prayer.
Faith is our personal response and acceptance of Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. It involves believing in God as revealed by Jesus Christ and through the Catholic Church. Faith is central to human relationships and involves trusting in others. For Christians, faith is adhering to the Triune God through belief in Jesus Christ. It is a total commitment to God that is loving, maturing, and impels us to share our faith with others through evangelization.
The document discusses the nature and types of prayer. It defines prayer as speaking and listening to God and desiring to be united with God and do his will. The principal activities of prayer are described as adoration, thanksgiving, repentance, and intercession/petition. The document outlines different forms of prayer including vocal, liturgical, meditative, and contemplative prayer and discusses difficulties in prayer and how to overcome them. Regular prayer, scripture, devotionals, and the saints are presented as aids to developing an effective prayer life.
John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus and baptized him when he was 30 years old. After his baptism, Jesus went into the desert where he fasted for 40 days and was tempted. After overcoming temptation, Jesus began preaching that the Kingdom of Heaven was near. He called Peter and Andrew to follow him and said he would make them fishers of men.
This document discusses Mariology, which is the study of Mary in Catholic theology. It provides biographical details about Mary such as her parents, birthdate, and place of birth. It also outlines the Catholic traditions regarding Mary, including her Immaculate Conception and Perpetual Virginity. Finally, it lists several Marian feasts that commemorate salvific events involving Mary and includes a relevant scripture passage from Luke.
The document discusses the history and importance of the rosary based on biblical passages and appearances of Mary. It describes how Mary endorsed the rosary when appearing to Saint Bernadette and the children at Fatima. Pope Leo XIII added the invocation "Queen of the Most Holy Rosary" to the Litany of Loreto. The rosary is said to offer protection against evil and have helped defend the Church in battles like Lepanto. Devotion to Mary and praying the rosary with meditation are challenged as important parts of one's prayer life.
The document discusses Mariology, the study of Mary. It outlines some of the key beliefs about Mary based on Scripture, including that she is the Mother of God, as Jesus is both fully God and fully human. The four main Marian dogmas discussed are: 1) Divine Motherhood - that Mary is the mother of God; 2) Perpetual Virginity - that Mary remained a virgin her whole life; 3) Immaculate Conception - that Mary was conceived without original sin; and 4) Assumption - that Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven. The document provides biblical evidence for these doctrines and explains Mary's important role in salvation history and relationship to God.
The document outlines three dimensions of the Christian faith: doctrine, morals, and worship. It aims to make readers familiar with these dimensions and appreciate the importance of integrated catechesis, or religious education that combines all three dimensions. An effective catechesis teaches the core beliefs or doctrine of Christianity (head), inspires moral values and commitments to service (hands), and fosters community, prayer, and celebration (heart).
This document discusses the nature and practice of prayer from both a biblical and theological perspective. It begins by providing definitions of prayer from various spiritual figures. It then outlines different forms of Christian prayer like blessing, adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise. The document also discusses expressions of prayer like vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer. It provides guidance on obstacles to prayer and sources that can aid prayer, using the Lord's Prayer as a model. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive overview of the theology and practice of Christian prayer.
Faith is our personal response and acceptance of Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. It involves believing in God as revealed by Jesus Christ and through the Catholic Church. Faith is central to human relationships and involves trusting in others. For Christians, faith is adhering to the Triune God through belief in Jesus Christ. It is a total commitment to God that is loving, maturing, and impels us to share our faith with others through evangelization.
The document discusses the nature and types of prayer. It defines prayer as speaking and listening to God and desiring to be united with God and do his will. The principal activities of prayer are described as adoration, thanksgiving, repentance, and intercession/petition. The document outlines different forms of prayer including vocal, liturgical, meditative, and contemplative prayer and discusses difficulties in prayer and how to overcome them. Regular prayer, scripture, devotionals, and the saints are presented as aids to developing an effective prayer life.
John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus and baptized him when he was 30 years old. After his baptism, Jesus went into the desert where he fasted for 40 days and was tempted. After overcoming temptation, Jesus began preaching that the Kingdom of Heaven was near. He called Peter and Andrew to follow him and said he would make them fishers of men.
This document discusses Mariology, which is the study of Mary in Catholic theology. It provides biographical details about Mary such as her parents, birthdate, and place of birth. It also outlines the Catholic traditions regarding Mary, including her Immaculate Conception and Perpetual Virginity. Finally, it lists several Marian feasts that commemorate salvific events involving Mary and includes a relevant scripture passage from Luke.
The document discusses the history and importance of the rosary based on biblical passages and appearances of Mary. It describes how Mary endorsed the rosary when appearing to Saint Bernadette and the children at Fatima. Pope Leo XIII added the invocation "Queen of the Most Holy Rosary" to the Litany of Loreto. The rosary is said to offer protection against evil and have helped defend the Church in battles like Lepanto. Devotion to Mary and praying the rosary with meditation are challenged as important parts of one's prayer life.
The document discusses the importance of reading the Bible in order to grow in Jesus. It provides several reasons why everyone needs to read Scripture, including that kings were commanded to read it daily, it has been read aloud to groups of people, and must be taught to families. The Bible alone is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. To grow in Christ, we need to read the Bible regularly, analytically, systematically, persistently, completely, expectantly, reverently, and fervently, as well as collectively.
This document discusses different approaches to understanding Jesus Christ through history. It begins with an overview of biblical, conciliar, and contemporary Christology. It then contrasts Christology "from above," which focuses on Jesus' divinity, and Christology "from below," which focuses on his humanity. While both are important, the latter approach helps appreciate Jesus' full humanity and inspires discipleship. The document also examines biblical sources for Jesus' life, the nature of the gospels, key aspects of his teachings and ministry, his death and resurrection, and ecumenical councils that defined the orthodox understanding of Christ's dual nature. It concludes with some current Christological issues.
Theology is the study of God and divine revelation. There are two main branches: dogmatic theology, which examines theological truths about God; and moral theology, which guides Christians in living according to divine truths. Moral theology draws on sacred scripture and tradition to teach Christians how to live virtuously and act in a loving manner according to God's will. The ultimate goal of moral theology is to help Christians develop morally and attain salvation by living as disciples of Christ.
The document discusses the Christian liturgy as the participation of God's people in the work of God through Christ and the Church. It describes how the liturgy involves the action of the Holy Trinity and encompasses elements like the sacraments, the liturgical year, Mary and the saints. It emphasizes that full participation requires knowledge, self-offering through prayer and good works, and applying the liturgy's lessons to daily life.
This weekend we had a Reflection Retreat for our RCIA and this is what they shared. It is good material for anyone...to reflect on what calls you to your faith and to know that God is the one who is in control.
The document provides information about Mary and the four last things:
1) Mary is called the 'Mother of God' because she was the mother of Jesus Christ, who is both true God and true man. She remained a virgin and was assumed body and soul into heaven.
2) The four last things are death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Death is the separation of the soul and body. After death comes judgment by God, followed by an eternal destiny of either heaven or hell.
3) Heaven is being in the presence of God forever, while hell is eternal separation from God due to rejecting him.
This document provides information about the Holy Rosary, including quotes attributed to Our Lady of Fatima encouraging daily recitation of the Rosary. It describes the composition of the Rosary including the four sets of Mysteries - Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious - meditated upon in each of the decades. Finally, it shares the 15 Promises of the Virgin Mary for those who faithfully recite the Rosary daily.
Prayer is communicating with God through talking and listening. There are different types of prayer including communal prayer said with others (like Mass) and private prayer said alone (like reading scripture). The four main purposes of prayer are petition, adoration, contrition, and thanksgiving. Catholics should know important prayers like the Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary, and Apostle's Creed. Prayer is an important part of the Bible as seen in passages like the Magnificat and Psalms.
The document summarizes the theme and objectives of WABI 2015, which focused on Mary, a woman of humility, simplicity, and charity. It then provides details on the annunciation, nativity, visitation, and the virtues of humility, simplicity, and charity that Mary exemplified. It encourages developing these virtues through prayer, community, and proclaiming the good news of Christ.
This document discusses the creed, or profession of faith, in Christianity. It explores the origins and meaning of words related to creed, such as "credible", "credit", and "credo". It examines the Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed, summarizing the key beliefs in each. It describes the creed as Christians' response to God's revelation and a way to publicly declare their shared beliefs.
This document discusses the Catholic doctrine of the Communion of Saints. It begins by listing various Catholic saints and provides statistics on beatification and canonization ceremonies. It then discusses the biblical meaning of "saint," explaining that all believers, both living and dead, are considered saints. The roles of saints include being models of holiness and interceding on behalf of believers. The process of canonization involves declaring that someone who lived an exemplary Christian life is confirmed to be in heaven.
This document discusses the biblical concept of being "born again" through the lens of Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3. The key points made are:
- Being born again is necessary to enter God's kingdom but is not fully understood by most Christians.
- It involves being born of water (baptism) and of the Spirit, receiving the Holy Spirit after believing, repenting, and being baptized.
- Speaking in tongues is the biblical evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
- Jesus emphasized to Nicodemus that one must be born again by the Spirit to see and enter God's kingdom.
The document discusses the Holy Trinity - that God exists as three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) in one Godhead. It provides several key points:
1) The three persons are each fully God. Scripture presents the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as divine.
2) There is one God, not three. The persons are distinct yet equal, sharing the same essence, will, and attributes.
3) The doctrine is summarized as: God is three persons; each person is fully God; none is inferior; they are not three gods but one God.
This document discusses the key aspects of catechesis as part of the Church's ministry of the word. It defines catechesis as the education in the faith through teaching Christian doctrine in an organic and systematic way to initiate people into the fullness of Christian life. The document outlines three features of effective catechesis: that it is rooted in the word of God, Christ-centered, and presented in a truly Filipino way that is culturally relevant. It emphasizes that the ultimate aim of catechesis is to put people in intimate communion with Christ.
The document discusses the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church. It begins by explaining how Jesus healed people during his life and how the church continues this healing mission through the Sacraments of Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation. It then provides details on the history, process, effects and requirements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The document discusses how God reveals himself to humanity through various means such as creation, history, prophets, Jesus Christ, the Church, and Sacred Scripture and Tradition. It explains that while human reason can prove God's existence, it cannot reveal who God is, so God communicates with humanity through revelation. The document explores the different avenues of God's self-revelation to allow humanity to know and have a relationship with him.
This document provides information about Mary, the mother of Jesus, including her role and importance in the Catholic Church. It discusses Marian dogmas such as her Immaculate Conception and Assumption, her role as the Mother of God, and her significance as the New Eve. The document also outlines several important Marian feasts celebrated by the Catholic Church and explanations of prayers dedicated to Mary such as the Holy Rosary and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Facts of Christ’s Humanity it covers the:
Reason for the Incarnation of Jesus Christ
His Virgin Birth
His Nature
His Human Nature
His Divine Nature
The document discusses what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, including how Jesus originally chose disciples, commissioned them to spread his teachings to all nations, and how Christians can strive to be disciples today by studying Jesus' word, spending time in prayer, fellowship and ministry, and sharing their faith. It also explores how the original disciples became apostles and helped establish the early Christian church after receiving the Holy Spirit.
This document provides background information and summaries of three books by Oswald Chambers: Our Brilliant Heritage, Grow Up into Him, and As He Walked. It discusses when and where Chambers gave the lectures that formed the basis for the books, as well as their subsequent publication histories as articles and booklets. The document also includes introductory notes and summaries of the contents and themes of each book.
This document discusses God's revelation to humanity through various means. It begins by explaining that God introduced Himself to initiate a relationship with humanity. God reveals Himself through both natural means like creation which shows His power and design, and supernatural means like prophets and scripture. The fullest revelation is through Jesus Christ, who reveals God and humanity. God continues to speak through the Church. God's revelation is contained in both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, which the Church teaches. In response, we affirm our faith in God's revelations through the Apostles' Creed.
The document discusses the importance of reading the Bible in order to grow in Jesus. It provides several reasons why everyone needs to read Scripture, including that kings were commanded to read it daily, it has been read aloud to groups of people, and must be taught to families. The Bible alone is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. To grow in Christ, we need to read the Bible regularly, analytically, systematically, persistently, completely, expectantly, reverently, and fervently, as well as collectively.
This document discusses different approaches to understanding Jesus Christ through history. It begins with an overview of biblical, conciliar, and contemporary Christology. It then contrasts Christology "from above," which focuses on Jesus' divinity, and Christology "from below," which focuses on his humanity. While both are important, the latter approach helps appreciate Jesus' full humanity and inspires discipleship. The document also examines biblical sources for Jesus' life, the nature of the gospels, key aspects of his teachings and ministry, his death and resurrection, and ecumenical councils that defined the orthodox understanding of Christ's dual nature. It concludes with some current Christological issues.
Theology is the study of God and divine revelation. There are two main branches: dogmatic theology, which examines theological truths about God; and moral theology, which guides Christians in living according to divine truths. Moral theology draws on sacred scripture and tradition to teach Christians how to live virtuously and act in a loving manner according to God's will. The ultimate goal of moral theology is to help Christians develop morally and attain salvation by living as disciples of Christ.
The document discusses the Christian liturgy as the participation of God's people in the work of God through Christ and the Church. It describes how the liturgy involves the action of the Holy Trinity and encompasses elements like the sacraments, the liturgical year, Mary and the saints. It emphasizes that full participation requires knowledge, self-offering through prayer and good works, and applying the liturgy's lessons to daily life.
This weekend we had a Reflection Retreat for our RCIA and this is what they shared. It is good material for anyone...to reflect on what calls you to your faith and to know that God is the one who is in control.
The document provides information about Mary and the four last things:
1) Mary is called the 'Mother of God' because she was the mother of Jesus Christ, who is both true God and true man. She remained a virgin and was assumed body and soul into heaven.
2) The four last things are death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Death is the separation of the soul and body. After death comes judgment by God, followed by an eternal destiny of either heaven or hell.
3) Heaven is being in the presence of God forever, while hell is eternal separation from God due to rejecting him.
This document provides information about the Holy Rosary, including quotes attributed to Our Lady of Fatima encouraging daily recitation of the Rosary. It describes the composition of the Rosary including the four sets of Mysteries - Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious - meditated upon in each of the decades. Finally, it shares the 15 Promises of the Virgin Mary for those who faithfully recite the Rosary daily.
Prayer is communicating with God through talking and listening. There are different types of prayer including communal prayer said with others (like Mass) and private prayer said alone (like reading scripture). The four main purposes of prayer are petition, adoration, contrition, and thanksgiving. Catholics should know important prayers like the Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary, and Apostle's Creed. Prayer is an important part of the Bible as seen in passages like the Magnificat and Psalms.
The document summarizes the theme and objectives of WABI 2015, which focused on Mary, a woman of humility, simplicity, and charity. It then provides details on the annunciation, nativity, visitation, and the virtues of humility, simplicity, and charity that Mary exemplified. It encourages developing these virtues through prayer, community, and proclaiming the good news of Christ.
This document discusses the creed, or profession of faith, in Christianity. It explores the origins and meaning of words related to creed, such as "credible", "credit", and "credo". It examines the Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed, summarizing the key beliefs in each. It describes the creed as Christians' response to God's revelation and a way to publicly declare their shared beliefs.
This document discusses the Catholic doctrine of the Communion of Saints. It begins by listing various Catholic saints and provides statistics on beatification and canonization ceremonies. It then discusses the biblical meaning of "saint," explaining that all believers, both living and dead, are considered saints. The roles of saints include being models of holiness and interceding on behalf of believers. The process of canonization involves declaring that someone who lived an exemplary Christian life is confirmed to be in heaven.
This document discusses the biblical concept of being "born again" through the lens of Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3. The key points made are:
- Being born again is necessary to enter God's kingdom but is not fully understood by most Christians.
- It involves being born of water (baptism) and of the Spirit, receiving the Holy Spirit after believing, repenting, and being baptized.
- Speaking in tongues is the biblical evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
- Jesus emphasized to Nicodemus that one must be born again by the Spirit to see and enter God's kingdom.
The document discusses the Holy Trinity - that God exists as three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) in one Godhead. It provides several key points:
1) The three persons are each fully God. Scripture presents the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as divine.
2) There is one God, not three. The persons are distinct yet equal, sharing the same essence, will, and attributes.
3) The doctrine is summarized as: God is three persons; each person is fully God; none is inferior; they are not three gods but one God.
This document discusses the key aspects of catechesis as part of the Church's ministry of the word. It defines catechesis as the education in the faith through teaching Christian doctrine in an organic and systematic way to initiate people into the fullness of Christian life. The document outlines three features of effective catechesis: that it is rooted in the word of God, Christ-centered, and presented in a truly Filipino way that is culturally relevant. It emphasizes that the ultimate aim of catechesis is to put people in intimate communion with Christ.
The document discusses the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church. It begins by explaining how Jesus healed people during his life and how the church continues this healing mission through the Sacraments of Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation. It then provides details on the history, process, effects and requirements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The document discusses how God reveals himself to humanity through various means such as creation, history, prophets, Jesus Christ, the Church, and Sacred Scripture and Tradition. It explains that while human reason can prove God's existence, it cannot reveal who God is, so God communicates with humanity through revelation. The document explores the different avenues of God's self-revelation to allow humanity to know and have a relationship with him.
This document provides information about Mary, the mother of Jesus, including her role and importance in the Catholic Church. It discusses Marian dogmas such as her Immaculate Conception and Assumption, her role as the Mother of God, and her significance as the New Eve. The document also outlines several important Marian feasts celebrated by the Catholic Church and explanations of prayers dedicated to Mary such as the Holy Rosary and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Facts of Christ’s Humanity it covers the:
Reason for the Incarnation of Jesus Christ
His Virgin Birth
His Nature
His Human Nature
His Divine Nature
The document discusses what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, including how Jesus originally chose disciples, commissioned them to spread his teachings to all nations, and how Christians can strive to be disciples today by studying Jesus' word, spending time in prayer, fellowship and ministry, and sharing their faith. It also explores how the original disciples became apostles and helped establish the early Christian church after receiving the Holy Spirit.
This document provides background information and summaries of three books by Oswald Chambers: Our Brilliant Heritage, Grow Up into Him, and As He Walked. It discusses when and where Chambers gave the lectures that formed the basis for the books, as well as their subsequent publication histories as articles and booklets. The document also includes introductory notes and summaries of the contents and themes of each book.
This document discusses God's revelation to humanity through various means. It begins by explaining that God introduced Himself to initiate a relationship with humanity. God reveals Himself through both natural means like creation which shows His power and design, and supernatural means like prophets and scripture. The fullest revelation is through Jesus Christ, who reveals God and humanity. God continues to speak through the Church. God's revelation is contained in both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, which the Church teaches. In response, we affirm our faith in God's revelations through the Apostles' Creed.
The document discusses scriptural images of the church including the kingdom of God, the people of God, the body of Christ, and the temple of the Holy Spirit. It notes that Jesus established the church by preaching about the coming kingdom of God. The church serves as the leaven, sowing the seed and casting the net to represent the coming kingdom. The people of God are called by God to be a chosen people who believe in Christ. As the body of Christ, the church has unity in diversity through different spiritual gifts from the one Spirit. The temple of the Holy Spirit dwells in Christians.
The Mystery is that God was manifest in the flesh. We speak of Matthews description of the Name. Why the seeming contradiction among Christians with the opposing views. Who is the woman, the bride? The reason for the change in the baptismal formula. Re-baptism!! The truth regarding an end-time revival !!
This document provides background information and the author's perspective on understanding the nature of God. It begins by describing the author's confusion as a missionary in explaining the concept of the Trinity to local religious leaders. This prompted a 20-year search for understanding. The author believes God is one Being manifest in three personal forms: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. While distinct, they are united in purpose and derive from one eternal Spirit. The author seeks to resolve perceived contradictions in scripture and reconcile the oneness of God with references to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The goal is to better understand and teach the nature of God and bring people to a knowledge of the true God and Jesus
The document discusses the Holy Spirit as the teacher. It notes that the Apostles were taught by the Holy Spirit so that their teachings were without error. It also says that all Christians are taught by God, not just through human means like parents or teachers, but through the Holy Spirit illuminating their understanding. It cautions that many churchgoers were brought up in a denomination by their parents but were not necessarily taught by God. It provides some tests for discerning if one has truly been taught by the Spirit or just through human instruction alone.
This document discusses the relationship between the Old Testament (Torah) and the New Testament, and the concepts of law and grace. It seeks to challenge common misconceptions that the Old Testament is only for Jews or is obsolete now that Christians are under grace rather than law. The document argues that understanding scripture from a Jewish believer's perspective can provide valuable insights and correct misunderstandings that have arisen. It aims to show the Old and New Testaments are not separate but rather one continuous story, and that properly understanding their relationship has important practical implications for Christian life.
Jesus was one with whom we have fellowshipGLENN PEASE
1. The document discusses the apostle John's goal of bringing others into fellowship with God through Jesus Christ. It describes how John was uniquely qualified to teach about Jesus, having heard, seen, and spent time with him directly.
2. John wanted believers to experience the "highest fellowship" of being united with God the Father and Jesus the Son. He wrote about Jesus to increase believers' knowledge and allow their "joy may be full."
3. John was an expert witness of Jesus, having heard him speak, seen his miracles, spent time with him closely. His first-hand experiences qualified him to teach authoritatively about the "Word of Life," Jesus, and bring others into fellowship with God.
This document discusses the Bible and its role as a guide for living. It begins by summarizing Colossians 2:7, emphasizing the importance of planting one's roots in Christ and being strong in faith. It then provides background on the structure and origins of the Bible, including its division into Old and New Testaments. The rest of the document reflects on how the Bible guides believers through their beginning or born again experience, developing intimacy with God, building character, discerning their purpose and calling, and making the ultimate choice to accept eternal life. It stresses that the Bible notified humanity about God's plans and eternity.
This is the first in a series of studies for a small church group who wanted to understand who the Holy Spirit is, and what His role is in the Bible and the Christian life.
THOUGHTS ON COMMUNION WITH GOD.
THE EXPERIENCED REALITY OF REVELATION
THE EXPERIENCED REALITY OF PRAYER
GOD DRAWS NIGH IN CONSOLATION . . . . I52
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This document discusses the nature and mission of the Catholic Church according to Church teachings. It covers topics like the Church as a mystery in relation to the Trinity, as the sacrament, and biblical images of the Church. It also discusses the marks of the Church as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. The mission and ministry of the Church is examined, including continuing Christ's mission and working for justice and liberation. The relationship between Mary and the Church is also briefly mentioned.
The Holy Spirit reveals mysteries and secrets from God that are beyond human comprehension.
The document discusses how the Holy Spirit unraveled mysteries for Daniel and the king that no one else could understand. It then explains that the Holy Spirit reveals insights into deep truths, the future, and the mysteries of God's kingdom.
The document also analyzes 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, explaining that the things God has prepared cannot be understood through human senses, science, or hearsay. Only the Holy Spirit can reveal the deep truths and mysteries that God has for those who love him.
Paul prays that the Ephesians would have spiritual wisdom and revelation so they can better know God. Specifically, Paul wants them to know:
1) God's person - He is the Father of glory
2) God's calling on their lives
3) The riches of God's inheritance that belong to believers
4) God's immense power that works to strengthen those who believe
Paul's goal is for believers to understand the full extent of the spiritual wealth they possess through their relationship with God in Christ.
God revealed himself to humanity through various means in order to enter into a loving relationship. Revelation includes creation, history, prophets, and ultimately Jesus Christ, who fully revealed God. While human reason can prove God's existence, it cannot reveal who God is. In addition to natural revelation through creation and history, God communicates through supernatural revelation in scripture and tradition preserved in the Church. Our response to God's self-revelation is an act of faith in what he has revealed.
An updated version of the introduction to our "Growing Deep in the Gospel" series. These are the notes that we handed out after the teaching. This handout is European sized.
The document provides information about the Sacrament of Baptism in the Diocese of Marbel, Santa Cruz Parish. It defines Baptism as being instituted by Jesus, involving water and the Holy Spirit, and marking one's incorporation into the Church. It also discusses the fruits of Baptism as including new life in Christ, forgiveness of sins, and adoption as sons and daughters of God.
Alive In Christ: The Virtual Trinity of Godpsalmtremedal2
This document provides an overview of a faith formation session on the Holy Trinity. It discusses how the Trinity is one God in three persons, explains some key aspects of Trinity doctrine from the Catechism, shares a video that likens the Trinity to love, and notes how the liturgy reflects the Trinity. It encourages families to bless each other, make the sign of the cross, and review the parent pages on this topic.
Brochure - NEW REVELATION - CHRISTIANITY UNVEILED - Old Testament - ed 1Simona P
The scriptures of the Old Testament are veiled in metaphorical language for wise reasons, to protect the holiness of spiritual truths from being polluted or misunderstood by people of the world who are still sensual in nature. There is a threefold meaning in scripture - the material-spiritual, pure spiritual, and pure heavenly meanings. The prophets wrote in correspondences, or metaphors, which reference deeper spiritual truths. Understanding correspondences reveals the true meaning of prophecies. The scriptures have an outer material meaning, but also inner spiritual and heavenly meanings for those capable of comprehending them.
The document provides an overview of what the church is and examines three key facets of the church: its essence, marks, and function. Regarding the church's essence, it discusses how the church is essentially a group of people called by God through grace, as seen in both the Old and New Testaments. The church owes its existence to God's call alone. The document explores biblical passages that demonstrate how the people of God form one continuous community from the Old Testament to the present.
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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.
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2. OPENING
PRAYER:
My Lord and
My God, I
know so little
about you.
Sometimes I
You have come
to me, into my
heart and to my
mind so that I
gain confidence
and get a sense
of you. This I
ask in Jesus
3. Why did God have to show himself
in order for us to be able to know
what he is like?
GOD APPROACHES
US MEN
God did not have to reveal Himself. But
he did it out of love. Just as in human
love one can know something about the
beloved person only if he opens his
heart to us, so too we know something
about God’s inmost thoughts only
because the eternal and mysterious
5. SECULAR
UNDERSTANDING
▪1. It is a breakthrough experience,
flashing new insights, lights going on,
a mind changing, life changing
experience.
▪2. It is breathtaking encounter with
something or someone very real
6. IT MEANS THAT GOD MAKES KNOWN TO MAN
HIMSELF AND THE MYSTERIOUS PLAN OF HIS
WILL FOR MAN AND THE WORLD
(DEI VERBUM 2-6)
IT MEANS THAT GOD OPENS HIMSELF, SHOWS
HIMSELF AND SPEAKS TO THE WORLD
VOLUNTARILY
(YOUCAT, 2)
7. Divine
RevelationOur human reason
is capable of
coming to the
conclusion that
God exists, and
even that God is
We need the gift of God’s
self-communication.
This is called divineBut the human mind is limited, and
the true nature of God is beyond
8. By word and deed, God
makes himself known to
us.
Divine Revelation is the
story of God’s saving acts in
human history.
9. Through a series of covenants, God
committed himself to human beings
forever.
A covenant is a solemn agreement or contract between
God and his people.
Noah Abraham Moses
10. NOAH, MEANS “TO REST”. HE WAS A
SON OF LAMECH,SONS: SHEM, HAM,
JAPHETH
HE WAS A 10TH GENERATION
DESCENDANT OF
ADAM, SURVIVED THE FLOOD
NOAH LIVED FOR 950 YEARS (GEN.
9:28-29)
NOAH WAS PROMISED BY GOD: NOT TO FLOOD THE
EARTH AGAIN
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11. “ABRAM” MEANS “EXALTED FATHER” SON OF
TERAH, HUSBAND OF SARAH, SONS: ISAAC
AND ISHMAEL
“THE FATHER OF A MULTITUDE OF
NATIONS”
3 PROMISES BY GOD: 1) GREAT NATIONS, 2)
YOUR NAME
WILL BE GREAT 3.) ALL HIS FAMILIES SHALL BE
BLESSEDABRAHAM DIED AT THE AGE OF 172
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12. MOSES MEANS “TO DRAW OUT” A MEMBER OF
A TRIBE OF LEVI. BROTHER: AARON, SISTER:
MIRIAM
FATHER-IN-LAW : JETHRO, MOSES’ WIFE:
ZIPPORAH,
WHO GAVE SON GERSHOM
GOD CALLED MOSES FROM A BURNING BUSH,
MT. HOREB
“I AM WHO I AM”. GOD GAVE HIM THE 10
COMMANDMENTSMOSES WAS THE GREATEST OF ALL PROPHETS
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13. SUMMARY
“IN MANY AND VARIOUS WAYS
GOD SPOKE OF OLD TO OUR
FATHERS BY THE PROPHETS;
BUT IN THE LAST DAYS HE
HAS SPOKEN TO US BY SON,
WHOM HE APPOINTED THE
HEIR OF ALL THINGS,
THROUGH WHOM ALSO HE
15. 15
“IN JESUS CHRIST,
GOD TOOK ON A
HUMAN FACE AND
BECAME OUR
FRIEND AND
BROTHER”
POPE BENEDICT XVI
Awards & Grants
“INCARNATION-
FROM THE LATIN
CARO, CARNIS=
FLESH,
“BECOMING
FLESH”. GOD’S
ACT OF
BECOMING MAN
16. Jesus commanded his apostles to
spread the Good News—to go out
and make disciples of all nations.
17. Jesus’ followers obeyed his command. Strengthened
by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, they spread the Good
News, first orally and then in writing.
The apostles also appointed
successors, called bishops,
who would see to it that
the faith would continue to
be handed on. Through
apostolic succession, the
popes and bishops of the
Church continue to spread
the Good News today.
18. 18
J O B O F F E R
REVELATION: TRANSMISSION &
PRESERVATION
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God gives us
two sources for
coming to know
Jesus Christ:
Sacred
Tradition and
the Sacred
19. Jesus Christ the Lord commanded
the apostles to preach the Gospel
(Good News)…..to all men.
Apostles = closest followers of Jesus chosen by Him
20. The Gospel was handed on in 2 ways:
2. IN WRITING
(Sacred
Scripture)
1. ORALLY
(Sacred
Tradition)
21. So the Catholic Church believes that there is only
one divine source of revelation – God alone – the
divine well spring from which flow two streams –
Sacred Scripture & Sacred Tradition, composing one
living “Deposit of Faith”.
GOD - Source of
Revelation
Sacred Scripture
Deposit of Faith
Sacred Tradition
22. Through both Sacred
ScriptureandSacredTradition,
the Church hands on the
faith given to the apostles
by Jesus Christ.
SacredTraditionrefers
to the living transmission
of the Catholic faith
through the teaching, life,
and worship of the Church.
23. The official teaching authority
of the Church is called the
Magisterium.As successors of the apostles, the pope and
bishops of the Church hand on the truth of the
Catholic faith to us.
The Magisterium preserves the body of
saving truths and core beliefs of Catholicism,
which is called the DepositofFaith.
A dogma is a truth central to this
teaching that Catholics are obliged to
24. The Old Testament has 46 books,
including the Pentateuch, historical
books, wisdom literature, and the
prophetic books.
The New Testament
has 27 books,
including the four
Gospels, Acts of
the Apostles, 21
Epistles or letters, and
the Book of
25. The Gospels give us our
information about the life, death,
and Resurrection of Jesus.
The Gospels were formed
in three main stages:
1. The life and
teaching
of Jesus
2. Oral Tradition
3. The written
Gospels
27. 27
What is faith?
FAITH is the
assurance of things
hoped for, the
conviction of
things not seen
-Heb. 11:1
28. 28
7 Characteristics of
faith
1. Faith is a
supernatural virtue
2. Faith is a gift of God
3. Faith is human act
4. Faith is certain
5. Faith grows when
we listen more
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7 Characteristics of
faith
6. Faith is incomplete
unless it leads to
active
love
7. Faith gives us even
now
a foretaste of the joy