Chapter 1
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a part of the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit.)
Salvation History
The Story of God’s loving relationship with his people, which God tells us how to save humanity.
Mary
The Virgin and mother to God’s son Jesus.
Body of Christ & Temple of The Holy Spirit
Body of Christ: Imitation of Jesus & his Love.
Temple of the Holy Spirit: Source of our life and its meaning.
1 & 2
Attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
Observe the days of fasting and abstinence.
Sanctify
To make Holy
Tradition
Beliefs and practices of the Church passed down from generation to generation, under the Holy Spirit’s Guidance.
Moses
Led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sini.
Sheepfold & Bride of Christ
Sheepfold: Jesus is willing to die for our Salvation. Sacrificial Love.
Bride of Christ: Sacrificial Love, will die for you and for our safety and security.
3 & 4
Confess your sins at least once a year.
Receive the Eucharist at least once during the Easter Season.
Mystery
Something that can be known, but never fully understood because it relates to God. God=Unlimited/We=Limited.
Paschal Mystery
Teaching of Christian faith, that salvation is through Jesus Christ.
Abraham
Abraham was asked by God to sacrifice his son, Isaac as a test of his faith. He obeyed, but God stopped Abraham and praised him for his faith.
Leaven & Vine + Branches
Leaven: Grows our Spirit, Jesus is essential in our life, Jesus helps us grow. Rise, and change in our life.
Vine + Branches: Able to Grow with God & connect with Jesus while also spreading his word to others.
Contribute to the Support of the ______?
Church
Jesus' relationship with the Church
Life of God given to us. Given to us from the Cross.
Purgatory
A state of final cleansing after death of all our sins, to prepare for entry into Heaven.
David
He defeats the Philistine giant Goliath with a sling and a stone, showing courage and trust in God.
New Testament
Second stage of the Bible, referring to Jesus’s life and after the resurrection, comprises 27 books.
Observe the Laws of the Church concerning _____?
Marriage
Communion of Saints
The men and women who have been saved through the Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus.
Divine Revelation
God’s communication of himself and his teachings to us, through the Bible and his many acts.
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
They all trace to the head of the human race, Abraham, but differ greatly, they are connected through people, prophets, sacred places, and religious principles.
Justification
Action of the Holy Spirit, that cleanses us from sin in Baptism and helps us keep a close relationship with God.
Participate in the Church's Mission of ______?
Evangelization