Catholic Christianity SOWAs Flashcards
(32 cards)
The Trinity ( CCC 253 )
“The Trinity is One. We do not confess three gods but One God in three persons” CCC 253
The Trinity in the Bible ( Genesis 1:2 )
“In the beginning, the Spirit of God hovered over the waters.” Genesis 1:2
Creation ( John 1:1 & Pope Francis - Laudato Si )
“In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” John 1:1
“Human beings are deeply connected with nature, when we mistreat nature, we also mistreat human beings.” Pope Francis
Creation and the nature of humanity ( Genesis 1:27 )
“God created man in his own image ( imago Dei ) “ Genesis 1:27
The Incarnation ( John 1:14 & CCC 464 )
“The Word became Flesh and dwelt amongst us, and we have seen his glory” John 1:14
“He became truly man while remaining truly God. Jesus Christ is true God and true man.” CCC 464
The Paschal Mystery ( CCC 457 )
“The Word became Flesh for us in order to save us.” CCC 457
Meaning & Significant of Paschal Mystery ( John 3:16 )
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only son. So that everyone who believe in him may not die but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Eschatology & Life after Death ( 1 Corinthians 15:42 & 2 Corinthians 5:10 )
“When we are born we are physical and when we are risen we are spiritual.” 1 Corinthians 15:42
“We mush all appear before the judgement seat of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:10
Sacraments ( CCC 1210 & CCC 1213 )
“The sacraments touch all the stages of Christian life.” CCC 1210
“Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.” CCC 1213
Liturgical Worship ( CCC 1324 )
“The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life.” CCC 1324
Funeral Rite ( Nicene Creed )
“I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.” Nicene Creed
Prayer ( CCC 2559 )
“Prayer is the raising of the heart and mind in direct contemplation of God.” CCC 2559
Forms of Popular Piety ( CCC 1675 (2) )
“Expressions of Popular Piety extend the liturgical life of the Church, but do not replace it.” CCC 1675
“Parish Priest should sustain and support popular piety.” CCC 1675
Pilgrimage ( CCC 2691 )
“A Pilgrimage is the most appropriate place for prayer.” CCC 2691
Catholic Social Teaching ( Matthew 25:31-46 )
“The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats tells us that kindness to others = kindness to Christ.” Matthew 25:31-46
Catholic Mission and Evangelism ( Matthew 28:19 )
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19
The Bible ( 2 Timothy 3:16 )
“All scripture is inspired by God.” 2 Timothy 3:16
Interpretation of the Bible ( CCC 101 )
“The words of God expressed in the words of men.” CCC 101
The Magisterium ( CCC 100 )
“The task of interpreting the Word of God authentically has been entrusted solely to the magisterium.” CCC 100
The Second Vatican Council ( Dei Verbum, Lumen Gentium, Sacrosanctum Concilium & Gaudium et Spes )
“Jesus is the perfection of God’s Revelation.” Dei Verbum
“Priests should recognise the charismatic gifts of the laity.” Lumen Gentium
“Active participation ( in the liturgy ) is their right duty.” Sacrosanctum Concilium
“The hoys and hopes, the grief and anguish of the people of our time are the joys and hopes, the grief and anguish of the followers of Christ as well.” Gaudium et Spes
The Church as the Body of Christ ( CCC 805 )
“The Church is the Body of Christ.” ( CCC 805 )
The Four Marks of the Church ( Nicene Creed )
“I believe in one, holy, Catholic and apostolic Church.” Nicene Creed
Mary as a Model of the Church ( CCC 966 & Pope Francis )
“The immaculate virgin free from all original sin.” CCC 966
“Mary is a model of total dedication to Jesus.” Pope Francis
Sources of personal and ethical decision making ( St Aquinas & CCC 1779 )
“Do good and avoid evil.” St Aquinas
“Catholics should hear and follow the voice of their conscience.” CCC 1779
