catholic christainity

• How the Trinity is revealed (a)


  *shows god as father, son and holy spirit

  *reflects gods inside, outside and beside us

  * god is omnipresent through baptism of Jesus

  
• Importance of the Trinity (b)


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

  *shows god's nature as omnipresent
• 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 Trinity in the Bible is important (b)

  * Catholics bless themselves with holy water

  * They state the Nicene creed
• 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 that every catholic took 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
• 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 per 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
• Pilgrimage (a)


  * Rome is where the Vatican city is

  * Jerusalem is where the paschal mystery happened

  * Lourdes is a place of healing and Mary appeared to Bernadette
• Importance of Pilgrimage (b)

  * Allows Catholics to have a time of retreat and prayer

  * Allows them to fell close to Virgin Mary and to fell the power of God
• Pilgrimage Source


  Pope Francis: ' help spread the faith
• Catholic Social Teaching (a)


  * Show love to their neighbor

  * Show care for the environment

  * to work for human rights