Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Helps us to see through God’s perspective & make decisions that reflect God’s love
Wisdom
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
A book written in 80 AD
The Book of Acts
Paul encourages cheerful giving and supporting those in need
Care for the Poor
“One who is sent forth” those who carried on the mission of Jesus after his ascension
Apostle
Helps us to make good decisions while guiding others to do the same
Council
Blessed are the merciful
for they will be shown mercy
The day the Holy Spirit came to the Apostles, giving them courage to spread the message of Jesus. It is often called the birthday of the Church.
Pentecost
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
JUSTICE & EQUALITY
Three main usages: 1)the people of God throughout the world, 2) a singular church building, 3) those assembled for mass at a specific time
Church
The strength to do the right thing, to stand up for our faith & others even when it is hard
Courage
Blessed are the peacemakers
for they will be called children of God
Took place in 50 AD & was the First council in Church history, opened Church up to Gentiles (didn’t have to become Jewish first) and created a unique community apart from Judaism
Council of Jerusalem
Creation itself is “groaning” for redemption. Paul shows that creation shares in God’s plan of salvation.
Care for Creation
Study of the Church’s nature and history
Ecclesiology
Inspires us to love God and others and to respect God and others
Piety
Blessed are the meek
for they will inherit the earth
Letters written after the death of Paul
Duetero-Pauline Letters
“Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.”’
WELCOMING THE STRANGER
The social condition that allows all people in a community to reach their full human potential and fulfill their human dignity
Common Good
How God works in the world and in our lives
Knowledge
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The time period in which the book of Acts takes place
30 - 62 AD
Put away bitterness and anger… be kind to one another, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.”
NON-VIOLENCE & FORGIVENESS
“To hand on” contained both in scripture and Church doctrine, process by which this content is faithfully passed on from generation to generation
Tradition