Sacred Scripture and Tradition
This refers to the handing on of the living memory of our faith, including all the revealed truths passed on orally and in written scripture.
What is Sacred Tradition?
This is the ability to think for ourselves and make morally good choices.
What is Free Will?
These are teachings about the Gospel that Popes, Bishops, priests, and deacons give at Mass.
What are Homilies?
This gift helps us to see things from God’s perspective and make decisions based on wisdom.
What is Wisdom?
The written Word of God found in the Bible is known as this.
What is Sacred Scripture?
Through this, the Church helps us connect with God and receive His grace.
What are the Sacraments?
These are letters written by the Pope to help us understand how to apply the teachings of Scripture and Tradition to specific issues.
What are Encyclicals?
This gift helps us make good choices in difficult situations by prompting us to seek God’s guidance.
What is Counsel?
These are the eight blessings that Jesus teaches about the Kingdom of Heaven and the characteristics of discipleship.
What are the Beatitudes?
In the Church, this is the process of developing a moral conscience by reflecting on God’s love and teachings.
What is Conscience?
These are themed speeches that the Pope gives to large crowds.
What are Papal Addresses?
This gift enables us to have a deep respect and reverence for God and His works.
What is Piety?
This term refers to God's Word, which consists of absolute truths that are true for everyone at all times, regardless of personal feelings.
What is Objective Truth?
The Church helps us understand this by guiding us to act with love for God and others in everything we do.
What is Love?
This is a document written by Bishops to encourage the faithful to live out the Gospel and the Church’s mission.
What are Bishops' Documents?
This gift gives us the strength to endure and persist in doing what is right, even in the face of adversity.
What is Foritude?
This is Jesus’ command to love one another as He loves us.
What is the New Commandment?
This is a step in the moral decision-making model where we turn to more experienced Christian guidance.
What is Seek and Reflect?
These are papal teaching documents that share recommendations made by a Synod of Bishops on a specific topic.
What are Apostolic Exhortations?
This gift allows us to understand the deeper truths of the faith, especially those that are hard to comprehend.
What is Understanding?