Shema, what is it? Read the first 2-3 lines, what is it proclaiming?
A creed recognizing that there is one true God and that you should love him unconditionally.
Salvation History
Story of God's plan to save us from sin
YHWH
I am who I am, symbolizes that God is creation
Biblical Origins
The authors of the Bible were inspired by the Holy Spirit and guided by God.
Trinity
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is 3 in 1.
Early Church councils (in establishing Bible)
Council of Laodecia, Council of Rome, Council of Hippo, and Council of Carthage
The Rosary
Scripture-based prayer consisting of the Apostles Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Mysteries
4 Criteria for Scripture
Can be traced back to the Apostles, faithfully teaches the truth, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and used by early Church Fathers in the Mass
Devotionals- what are they?
Reliable Resources
Bible, Catechism, our textbooks