Staying Strong in Our Faith
How can we build a relationship with Jesus Christ?
Through prayer, following His commandments, and participating in the Sacraments
What should we do when hearing new teachings?
Compare them to the teachings of the Church
What does 2 Timothy 3:14 teach us?
"Continue in what we have learned and been assured of"
What is the Holy Bible?
The word of God teaching us how to live
Why should we read the Holy Bible?
To understand how to live as Christians
What does it mean to “be careful”?
Pay attention to what we learn and compare it to Church teachings
What did St. Paul want for St. Timothy?
To stay strong in faith and remember what he learned
What is the Church?
A place where we worship, learn, and follow Jesus' teachings.
Attending church prayers helps us:
Grow closer to Jesus and strengthen our faith
What does it mean to “stay true”?
Stay with what Jesus and the Church have taught us, even when others disagree
What did Jesus promise in Matthew 16:18?
"The gates of Hades shall not prevail against the Church"
What is the Holy Liturgy?
Our prayers and beliefs reminding us of the truth of our faith, where we also partake in the body and blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
What do the saints teach us?
The true faith and how to follow Jesus Christ
Which saints defended the truth?
St. Athanasius, St. Cyril, and St. Dioscorus
What happens when we stay close to God?
“The devil cannot defeat us”
Who are the Church Fathers?
Faithful teachers who defended and explained the truth.
How do we benefit from worshiping with others?
It strengthens our faith and helps us grow closer to Jesus
What is our responsibility with our faith?
Keep it strong and share it unchanged
Why is it important to continue in what we have learned?
It helps us stay strong in our true faith
What is Tradition in the Church?
Teachings passed down directly from Our Lord Jesus to His followers.