The Savior, the one who is prophesied in the scriptures to save the Jews from adversities
Jesus as King
He is to serve the people and free them from their sins, and establish the Kingdom of God
The Jews believe the Messiah King is to save them from slavery to the Romans and gain their own independence
Kingdom of God
The central theme of Christ's teaching, it entails acceptance to the message as Jesus comes from the Kingdom of God
"Nemo dat non quod habet" - "no one can give what they do not have"
The Kingdom of God is not a kingdom of man, Jesus urges us to look forward to its coming
Apostle
A delegate, messenger, one sent forth with order
Jesus' public ministry was completed with the help of the Apostles
The 12 Apostles
Simon (Peter)
Andrew
James (son of Zebedee)
John
Philip
Bartholomew
James (son of Alpheus)
Thaddeus (Jude)
Thomas
Matthew
Simon the Zealot
Judas Iscariot
Parables
Allegories or stories that use symbols and illustrations familiar to listeners to give a special message
Parables
"The weeds among the wheat"
"The rich man and Lazarus"
The Father
Jesus recognizes God in heaven as His Father, and that we have the obligation to be like Him as His sons and daughters. The Father is loving and generous, and His will shall always be done.
The Son
Jesus is the Begotten Son of the Father, and the Son and the Father are one.
The Holy Spirit
The "Paraclete" sent by the Father to guide mankind towards His will.
The 12tribes of Israel occupied the Promised land and became a nation as willed by God, and Jesus also chose 12 apostles to continue the mission of salvation.
Church
The Greek term "ekklesia" means "assembly" or "community".
Primacy of Peter
The Church came into light when Jesus gave St. Peter the Authority.
Apostolic Succession
The mission that Jesus Christ entrusted to the Apostles was meant to last until the end of time and in order that the full and living Gospel might always be preserved in the Church.
Miracles of Jesus
Faith is a key element, sickness is seen to be caused by sin, and Jesus healed out of mercy and unconditional love.
because this authority, the roman catholic church recognized St. Peter as the first pope.