Catholic Christianity (Key Beliefs) Flashcards
Describe the Trinity
Christians believe in one God ; he exists in three divine persons. He is often referred to as the Triune God
What is the Nicene Creed
Apostles Creed. “We believe in one God the father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth…the only son of God….seething at the right hand of the Father….”
Why is the Nicene Creed important
It is important because it mentions all parts of the Trinity
Describe God- the Father
Creator and sustainor of the world
Describe God-the Son
Jesus. Both fully God and fully human and so can understand human suffering
Describe God-the Holy Spirit
The presence of God on Earth
Omnipotence
Possessing the greatest power
Stewardship
Taking responsibility for something on behalf of someone. Christians believe the world is a gift from God which they must look after
Explain free will
God gave humans free will to do as they please - if they do evil they turn away from him, if they do good they grow closer to him
What do Christians believe about Jesus regarding his Incarnation
They believe Jesus had a human birth but was a divine baby-both fully God and fully man
What is Jesus often referred to as
The Word
What verse tells us that Jesus is the Word
“The Word became flesh and loved amongst us”
John 1:14
For what purpose was Jesus sent
To guide humans and show God’s love in his actions
Divine
An action of God or supernatural power
Incarnation
The belief that God took human form in Jesus Christ.
Where was Jesus put to death
Golgotha
A sigh that Jesus had atoned for the sins of humanity
The temple curtain was torn in two
Jesus’s death and resurrection (summary)
The Last Supper ->
Arrested by Romans->
Sanhedrin put Jesus on trial->
Jesus is crucified->
His tomb is empty->
Jesus rises to heaven
Three names Jesus is known as
The Example
The Restorer
The Victor
Why is Jesus known as the Victor, Restorer and Example
He was obedient , broke the barrier between God and humanity and was victorious over death
When will salvation be completed ?
At the end of time
What do Catholics believe about death ?
When people die they will be judged and may be sent to Purgatory to have their sins punished
Atonement for sins; The idea of being saved from evil or sins 
Redemption
The healing of a broken relationship between man and God 
Salvation
