Chapter 10 Flashcards
What is faith based on?
Scripture and tradition
What is the source of all truths?
Jesus, the Son of God
The Word of God
Scripture
customs, beliefs passed down since the time of the apostles
Tradition
profession of faith
Creed
teaching authority of the Church
Primarily lies with teaching of the pope and the bishops
(We also participate in magisterium when we correctly spread our faith-for example in the way we live our lives
Magisterium
belief Church holds and teaches (ex: men are priests, Holy Days of Obligation)
Doctrine
belief Church holds and teaches (ex: men are priests, Holy Days of Obligation)
Doctrine
doctrine officially defined by the Church as a truth revealed by God- an article of faith (most important) (ex: Mary born without sin, Mary is virgin mother, Joseph was only Jesus’ foster father, God is His real Father)
Dogma
What leads us to a deeper understanding of truth?
Holy Spirit
Story of something familiar from life experiences
Parables
Used by Jesus to teach a truth about God and the kingdom
Parables
Challenges us to see things in a new way
Parables
Truth: we should spend our time gathering treasure for heaven instead of earthly wealth
The Rich Fool
Truth: beware of being proud of your own goodness and judging others
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector