Theology
Theology comes from the Greek word, theos = God and logos=to study
Where the word theology come from?
A profession of faith, a summary statement
What is the definition of a Creed?
We recite it after the Liturgy of the Word (and on Sundays)
When do we recited the Nicene Creed?
The patriarchs are Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph
Who are the patriarchs?
Matthew, Mark and Luke
What are the synoptic gospels?
The Sacred scriptures and sacred tradition
What is divine revelation?
The belief in one God
What is monotheism?
A profession of faith that bonds the church
Why do we recite the Nicene Creed?
The Lord asked Abraham to leave his country, relatives and father's home
What was God's call to Abraham?
They reveal the reign of God
Why are Jesus' miracles important?
Peter was the first Pope that Jesus gave the keys to the kingdom of Heaven
Who was the first pope?
Formulated by the Council of Nicea
Who founded the Nicene Creed?
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
What is the Trinity?
Blessings, descendants and the land of Canaan
What did God promise Abraham?
Christ's work of redemption that grants us salvation
Why do we celebrate the Paschal Mystery?
Being a disciple of Christ means we are saved through faith and works
What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ?
The Nicene creed was formulated in 325 AD
What year was the Nicene Creed developed?
The Son is consubstantial with the Father
What is the relationship with the Father that is emphasized in the Nicene Creed?
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Who is in God's blessing timeline?
The Easter triduum
What and when do we celebrate during the Paschal Mystery?
Applying a Catholic worldview to the liberal arts
What is Catholic Humanities?
To fight against Christian heresies
Why was the Nicene Creed developed?
The Nicene Creed emphasizes Jesus' divinity and humanity
How is the Nicene Creed related to the Trinity?
Interpreter of dreams
Why Joseph was taken to Pharoah?
Birth, Baptism, Temptation, Miracles, Beatitudes, Parables and Paschal Mystery
What are the types of portrayals of Jesus in the synoptic gospels?