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The story of God's loving relationship with his people, which tells how God carries out His plan to save all people
Salvation History
Being in the right relationship with God through moral conduct and observance of the Law.
Justification
The 27 books of the second part of the Bible, which tell the teaching, ministry, and saving events of the life of Jesus.
New Testament
A state of final cleansing after death of all our human imperfections to prepare us to enter into the joy of God’s presence in Heaven
Purgatory
The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ through his passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
Paschal Mystery
The first 46 books of the Bible, which tell of God's covenant with the people of Israel and his plan for the salvation of all people.
Old Testament
The process of becoming a Christian through the Rite of Christian Initiation. In the early Church, the process took several years.
Catechumen
The third great religion, along with Judaism and Christianity, professing belief in One God. Islam means “submission” to that one God.
Islam (Muslims)