Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scriptures Flashcards
What are the two sources of catholic faith?
Sacred tradition and sacred scriptures.
What is sacred scripture?
It is the Bible. It is divinely inspired and it is an inerrant truth.
Explain how the sacred scripture is the Bible
It is the holy book containing the old and new testaments
Explain how the scared scripture is an inerrant truth
The Bible is believed to be free from error in matters of faith and morals as it contains the truths necessary for salvation
What is sacred tradition?
It is the living transmission of apostolic teachings. It is also an infallible authority and it is complementary to the scripture.
Explain how the sacred tradition is a living transmission
Sacred tradition is a dynamic process of transmitting the faith, and not a static set of rules.
What is the magisterium?
It is the teaching authority of the Church
Explain how the sacred scripture is divinely inspired
It is believed to be the inspired word of God. The Bible was written with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, making it the authoritative source of divine revelations.
Explain how the sacred tradition is an apostolic teaching
The sacred tradition refer to the beliefs, practices, and teachings passed down from the apostles through the Church.
What does the magisterium do?
It ensures the authentic interpretation of the scriptures, preservation of sacred tradition, resolution of disputes/controversies, and provides guidance for believers.
Explain how the sacred tradition is complementary to the sacred scripture
They both form the deposit of faith, with neither one being superior to the other.
Explain how the sacred tradition is an infallible authority
This is because the magisterium ensures the authentic interpretation and transmission of the sacred tradition
What are the effects of the authentic interpretation of the scriptures?
It prevents misunderstandings, it preserves meaning, and it upholds traditions.
How does the authentic interpretation of the scriptures prevent misunderstandings?
It maintains the integrity of the sacred text
How does the authentic interpretation of the scriptures preserve sacred tradition?
The magisterium ensures that the sacred scripture is understood in accordance to the Church’s teachings and traditions
How does the authentic interpretation of the scriptures uphold traditions?
It helps preserve the faith
How does the magisterium ensure the handing down of sacred tradition?
It ensures the faithful transmission of tradition from one generation to another.
How does the preservation of sacred tradition help the continuity of faith?
It continues and preserves the practices , thus maintaining the unity of the body of Christ.
