RE catholic Christianity

• How the Trinity is revealed (a)


  Shows God as the father, son and holy spirit
• SOWA for the trinity being God


  Father- Our father who art in heaven

  Son- The word became flesh (John 1:14)

  Holy Spirit- The spirit of God descending like a dove (Matthew 3:16)
• Importance of the Trinity (b)


  * allows Catholics to see oneness of god and make a deeper relationship

  *shows god's nature as omnipresent
• What does the Nicene creed say about the trinity


  I believe in one God, the Father almighty; I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ; I believe in the Holy Spirit
• trinity source


  Bible: Holy spirit said ' this is my son ... with him I am well pleased
• How trinity is presented in the bible (a)


  * All three forms were present at Jesus' baptism

  * Saint Paul talks about all of them being together

  * Saint Paul talks about how there is one of each in the trinity
• How is the trinity in the bible important(b)


  * Catholics bless themselves with holy water

  * They state the Nicene creed
• How was the trinity demonstrated in Jesus' baptism


  Holy spirit- The spirit of God descending like a dove

  Father- A voice from heaven

  Son- This is my beloved son

  Matthew 3:16-17
• How is creation presented (a)


  * God is omnipotent: create from nothing

  * God is omnibenevolent: saw creation as good

  * God is omniscient: he knows what humans need
• How is creation important to Catholics (b)


  * They state the Nicene creed

  * They care for God's environment
• How is the nature of humanity presented (a)


  * God's own image: free will and conscience

  * They are rational: think for themselves

  * they can give and receive love
• How is the nature of humanity important (b)


  * believe humans are unique and have a special place

  * they are responsible to promote human dignity
• Source for The nature of Humanity


  Genesis 1:28 ' rule over the fish and the sea ... and every living creature
• How is the incarnation presented (a)


  * when the word became flesh

  * God being fully divine and human

  * God's omnipresence as he came to earth
• How is the incarnation important (b)


  * shows Jesus as fully divine and human

  * God's sacrifice shows omnibenevolence and omnipresence
• Source for the Incarnation


  John's gospel: ' the word became flesh and dwelt among us
• The events of the paschal mystery (a)


  * Jesus was betrayed and arrested

  * Jesus was trialed and sentenced to death

  * Jesus was whipped, mocked and crucified
• Importance of the events of the paschal mystery (b)


  * shows god loved humanity so much he sacrificed his son

  * Jesus' Resurrection shows god's nature as omnipotent and gives hope for eternal life
• Significance of the Paschal mystery (a)


  * salvation achieved through baptism

  * salvation achieved through the Eucharist

  * salvation achieved through confessing sins
• Importance of the Paschal Mystery (b)


  * in mass Catholics receive the Eucharist and reminds them of the last supper

  * They use their free will to make good decisions and accept salvation
• events of the paschal mystery source


  Luke's gospel: ' this is my body, which is given to you
• paschal mystery source


  Nicene creed: 'for our salvation
• Eschatology (a)


  * believe in Heaven: place of paradise with God

  * Hell: is a place for eternal punishment

  *Purgatory: place where sins are cleansed
• Importance of Eschatology (b)


  * life after death gives them hope shows Gods omnipotence and omnibenevolence

  * They believe God will judge for actions in life so they live a good moral life
• Eschatology source

  Saint Paul: ' Each one may receive good or evil
• Environmental nature of reality (a)


  * it is an outward sign of an inward gift

  * they initiate, heal and call people to service

  * Jesus initiated them
• Why is environmental nature of reality important (b)


  *allows Catholics to find grace of God through Baptism

  * Gives them spiritual strength to receive the body and blood
• environmental nature of reality source


  CCC: 'touch all the stages and all important moments of christian life
• Liturgical worship (a)


  * mass where Christ is fully present

  * To shows love for God

  * Know God through the Bible
• Liturgical Worship importance (b)


  * allows them to reenact and celebrate the last supper

  *Allows them to join together as a community
• Liturgical Worship source

  Bible: 'do this in memory of me' last supper
• Funeral Rites (a)


  * Vigil happens at night or at home

  * Main funeral happens in the Church

  * Person committed to final resting
• Funeral rites importance (b)


  * Bible readings remind them to promise eternal life

  * Reminds them of the paschal mystery, where every catholic took a part of that death
• Funeral Rites source


  Bible: Jesus said: ' there are many rooms in my fathers house and i will take you with me
• Prayer (a)

  * allows them to praise God

  * allows them to thank God

  * allows them to confess sins to God
• Importance of prayer (b)


  * Allows them to worship God and to thank him for what he has given

  * Public prayer so they join as a community and have a stronger bond
• Prayer source

  Saint Paul: 'pray constantly
• Popular Piety (a)


  * Rosary helps Catholics set prayers

  * station of the cross remind Catholics

  * Eucharist adoration is where Jesus is present
• Importance of Popular Piety (b)


  * allows time for silent prayer and sacrifice for Jesus

  * Allows to connect with God and strengthen the Bond with the Rosary
• Popular Piety source


  Mass: Paschal mystery: 'do this in memory of me