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Bible
Also called Sacred Scripture, the collection of Christian sacred writings accepted by the Church as inspired by God. Composed of the Old and New Testament.
Inspiration
The guidance of the Holy Spirit in the development of Scripture, whereby the human authors were guided to teach without error those truths of God necessary for our salvation.
canon
Canon of Scripture refers to the Church’s list of books of the Bible. The canon of the Mass is another name for the Eucharistic prayer. Canon law is the official body of laws for Catholics.
covenanat
A solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are recognized.
Deposit of Faith
The heritage of faith contained in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. it has been passed on from the time of the Apostles. the Magisterium takes from it all that it teaches as revealed truth.
Divine revelation
God’s self communication through which he makes known the mystery of his divine plan. Divine revelation is a gift accomplished by the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit through the words and deeds of salvation history. It is most fully realized in the Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ
Ecumenical Council
A gathering of all Catholic bishops, convened by the Pope and under his authority and guidance.
Gospel
The “Good News” of the Revelation of God in and through Jesus Christ, proclaimed initially by him, then by the Apostles, and now by the Church. Also refers to the 4 books of the New Testament that focus on the person, life, teachings, suffering, death, and Resurrection of Jesus.
inerrancy
The fact that the books of the Scripture are free from error regarding the spiritual and religious truth God wishes to reveal through them for the sake of our salvation.
Israelites
The Chosen People of God; members of the 12 Tribes descended from Jacob who inhabited the land of Israel during biblical times.
The Law
Another name for the Ten Commandments, it is also called the Laws of Moses or Old Laws.
Magisterium
The official teaching authority of the Church, whose task is to interpret and preserve the truths of salvation revealed in both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Traditions.
natural revelation
The process by which God makes himself known to human reason through the created world.
New Testament
The 27 books of the Bible written during the early years of the Church in response to the life, mission, death, and Resurrection of Jesus; also, another name for the New Covenant established between God and humanity by Jesus
Old Testament
the 46 books of the Bible that record the history of salvation from creation, through the story of ancient Israel, and up to the time of Jesus; also refers to the Old Covenant established between God and the people of Israel in God’s encounter with Moses on Mt. Sinai
Parousia
The second coming of Christ, when his Kingdom will be fully established and his triumph over evil will be complete
Reason
The natural ability human beings have to know and understand truth
Sacred Scripture
The general term for any scared writing. The Old and New Testaments make up the Bible and are recognized as the Word of God and for Christians that is “our” Sacred Scripture.
Sacred Tradition
This term refers to the process of passing on the Gospel message. Sacred tradition began with the oral communication of the Gospel by the Apostles, was written down in Scripture, is handed down and lived out in the life of the Church, and is interpreted by the Magisterium under the guidances of the Holy Spirit
Salvation history
The pattern of events in human history that exemplify God’s presence and saving actions.
What is a Catechism
A popular summary of the Catholic Doctrine about faith and morals and commonly intended for use within programs of formal catechesis.
Why is the CCC describes as universal
The CCC is described as universal because it is intended for the use of the universal church.
In what year did Pope John Paul II commission a comprehensive index of the Church’s beliefs and teachings.
1986
What year did Pope John Paul II approve the definitive version of the CCC
1992
