Catholic beliefs and teachings SOWA

Question 1

1.1 The Trinity

Answer 1

“The Trinity is One. We do not confess three gods but One God in three persons” - CCC 253

“The Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life” - CCC 234

Question 2

1.2 The Trinity in the Bible

Answer 2

Trinity present at Jesus’ baptism:
“The spirit of God descended like a dove, and a voice from heaven saying, “This is my beloved son, with whom I am pleased” -Matthew 3:16-17

Question 3

1.3 Creation

Answer 3

“In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth” -Genesis 1:1

NICENE CREED

“Human beings are deeply connected with all of creation. When we mistreat nature, we mistreat human beings also.” Pope Francis - Laudato Si

Question 4

1.4 Creation and nature of humanity

Answer 4

” God created man in his own image (Imago dei) “ - Genesis 1:27

“By his reason the human person is capable of understanding the order of things established by the creator” - CCC 1704

Question 5

1.5 The incarnation

Answer 5

“In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God” - John 1:1

“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

Question 6

1.6 The Paschal Mystery

Answer 6

“The Word became flesh inorder to save us” - CCC 457

“Dying he destroyed our death, rising he restored our life” - CCC 1067

“Humans are justified by His grace” - CCC 1992

Question 7

1.7 The meaning and significance of Paschal Mystery

Answer 7

“For God so loved the world that he gave His only son, so that everyone that believes in him may not die but have eternal life” - John 3:16

Question 8

1.8 Eschatology

Answer 8

NICENE CREED

“At the evening of our life, we shall be judged on our love” St. John of the Cross

“We must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ” - 2 Corinthians