Sacred Scripture & Sacred Tradition

Question 1

Bible & Tradition as a Source of Faith

Answer 1

Catholic faith is founded upon 2 main sources: the Bible (word of God) & Sacred Tradition.

Question 2

Sacred Scripture

The Bible

Answer 2

Contains Old & New Testaments, which Christians believe to be the word of God.

Question 3

Sacred Scripture

Divinely Inspired

Answer 3

Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit, making it the authorative source of divine revelation.

Question 4

Sacred Scripture

Inerrant Truth

Answer 4

Catholics believe the Bible to be free from error (in terms of faiths and morals), containing truth necessary for salvation.

Question 5

Sacred Tradition

Apostolic Teachings

Answer 5

Refers to the beliefs, practices, and tradition passed down by the Apostles

Question 6

Sacred Tradition

Living Transmission

Answer 6

Tradition is a living, dynamic process of transmitting faith, and not a set of rules

Question 7

Sacred Tradition

Infallible Authority

Answer 7

The Magisterium, the teaching authority of the Church, ensures accurate interpretation of Tradition.

Question 8

Sacred Tradition

Complementary to Scripture

Answer 8

Trad. & Scrip. together form the deposit of faith, with neither being superior to the other.

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Question 9

The Magesterium: Safeguarding the Deposit of Faith

What is the Magesterium’s role?

Answer 9

• Preserves the Church’s faith & tradition
• Makes sure the Scriptures are interpreted authentically
• Resolves religious disputes
• Acts as a guidance of believers.

Keywords: Preserves faith, prevents misunderstandings, upholds tradition

Question 10

How Magisterium Preserves Sriptures

Answer 10

• Provides authentic Scripture interpretation
• Safeguards against misunderstandings in the Scriptures
• Upholds living Tradition to preserve faith

Question 11

How Magisterium Preserves Tradition

Answer 11

• Hands down Church’s sacred tradition from gen to gen
• Continues Church’s faith and practices, maintaining the unity of the Body of Christ
• Acts as a guardian of the unbroken chain of tradition, safeguarding the Church’s identity and mission

Question 12

How Magisterium Prevents Misunderstandings

Answer 12

• Can intervene in disputes
• Maintains unity and clarity within the Church
• Magisterium speaks with the authority of Christ, offering teachings to guide the Church

Question 13

How Magisterium Provides Guidance in Faith

Answer 13

• Teaches a moral compass (follows Gospel)
• Helps the faithful apply principles of faith to modern world
• Ensures a shared understanding of faith to establish a sense of unity with community

Question 14

Role of Scripture in Catholic Faith

Answer 14

• Primary source of God’s revelation
• Provides guidance for spiritual life
• Catholic doctrines find their foundations in sacred texts, which are the authroative source of divine truth

Question 15

Relationship Between Scrip+Trad

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Answer 15

• Interconnected- Tradition provides context for sacred texts
• Mutually Reinforcing - Trad confirms truths found in Scrip, while Scrip is the foundation for Trad
• Their relationship is a living, reciprocal process of growth and understanding

Question 16

Role of Sacred Tradition in Catholic Faith

Answer 16

• Apostolic Succession - in the name bro
• Living Faith - Carries out old practices
• Provides authentic interpretation of sacred texts
• Has doctrinal authority to teach faith

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Question 17

ScripTrad Importance

Answer 17

• Complementary sources
• Mutual enrichment
• Both safeguard faith

Question 18

BONUS: Applying ScripTrad to Daily Life

Answer 18

Scrip:
* Provides teachings
* Empowers the faithful to be followers
Trad:
* Offers physical practices to deepen bond with God
* Gives faithful the tools and community to practice Scripture in daily lives