Catholic Core Beliefs Flashcards
Catholicism teaches —–
Pro-life
Worship vs honors
Only worship god
Honor roles of Joseph, Mary, & saints
Bible as the sacred scriptures
Source of gods revealed truth for Catholics
Closely connected to sacred tradition
Inspired by Holy Spirit and contains what god wants us to know for our salvation
We are designed for________ ______ (baptized who out their faith in Jesus will go to heaven)
Eternal life
All are welcome into heaven
If they accept god wholeheartedly (even if they don’t know Christ, gospel, or church –through no fault of their own).
Those who reject god in this life….
Will not receive heaven
Some basic beliefs ..
Trinity
Holy Spirit has been at work since beginning of creation
Christ established Catholic Church through _________
The apostles and first bishops
Sacred tradition
Fullness of gods revealed truth
When did Catholicism begin?
Began with the death and resurrection of Jesus
What does original sin do
Robs humans of original holiness
God wants us back in the covenants with …
Noah
Abraham and Sarah
Moses
King David
Jesus’ resurrection overcame..
Sin and death and opened heavens gates for all the just
Jesus was the perfect sacrifice…
For forgiveness of sins and restoration of relationship between God and man
Catholics are encouraged to practice ecumenism (which is …?)
Work towards overcoming differences and build unity with other Christians
