Unit 2: God's Invitation to Life Flashcards
Theology
The study of God
The Christian Understanding of God is Based On…
Revelation
Revelation
God’s sharing/communication of himself
From the beginning of creation…
God has created us to be happy both in this life and in the next one
Trinity
The central Christian mystery and dogma that there is one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
“The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the _______ mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in himself. It is, therefore, the source of all other mysteries of faith…”
Central; CCC 234
The central thing that the Trinity teaches us is that…
God is not solitary
“God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a ___________________, freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life…”
Plan of sheer goodness; CCC 1
It is through our ____ that we image God
Soul
Soul
The spiritual life principle of human beings that survives after death (immortal)
We have a unique _______ among all of creation
Dignity
We possess the gift of ________
Free Will
Free Will
The gift from God that allows human beings to choose from among various actions, for which we are held accountable
We have a ________
Conscience
We are made by Love, _______!
For Love
