Parables
Tells us that everyone is our neighbor that is deserving of mercy.
The Good Samaritan.
The sacrament that frees us of Original Sin and enters us into the Christian Life
Baptism
The study of Jesus Christ and his earthly ministry and eternal mission
Christology
what God communicates directly through Self-Revelation
Divine Revelation
Any deliberate offense, in thought, word, or deed against the will of God
Sin
Reminds us that we are like seeds planted, who must use our free will to be in a good environment.
Parable of the Sower
The sacrament where we confess our sins and receive absolution from a priest
Confession/Reconciliation/Penance
The belief that the Son of God assumed human flesh and nature to accomplish our salvation
Incarnation
The Holy Spirit's guidance given to the human authors of the Bible
Divine Inspiration
The free and undeserved gift that God gives us to empower us to respond to his call and to live as his adopted sons and daughters
Grace
Tells us the Lord is our shepherd who seeks us out when we lose our way.
Parable of the Lost Sheep
The sacrament when someone is ordained a priest. It continues apostolic succession.
Holy Orders
The teachings of Jesus about Christian attitudes and actions that lead to true happiness. Given at the Sermon on the Mount.
Beatitudes
the unfolding of God's Divine plan through human experience including Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham, and Moses
Salvation History
a gift from God that allows humans to choose from various actions for which we are held accountable
Free Will
A parable reminding us that what we do to the most forgotten about people in society, we are actually doing to Jesus
Parable of the Last Judgement
The sacrament where we receive Christ's Body and Blood to nourish us
Eucharist/Communion
A major persecutor of Christians, who has a conversion when he meets Jesus
Saul, who is renamed Paul
This is the process of passing on the Gospel message, starting with the oral communication of the Gospel by the apostles and includes the early traditions of the Church still practiced today. It is used in collaboration with Sacred Scripture to make the Deposit of Faith.
Sacred Tradition
a person’s God-given inner sense of right and wrong
Conscience
A reminder of God's mercy and that he is always ready to forgive us, if we turn back to him.
Parable of the Prodigal Son
A covenant made between a man and woman to have a partnership for life
Matrimony/Marriage
The mystery of the two natures in one Divine Person of Jesus Christ. 100% Human and 100% God = 100% Jesus
Hypostatic Union
God formed these throughout salvation history - solemn agreements or promises made with God and his Chosen People
Covenant
our response in belief to what God has revealed
Faith