The Trinity Flashcards
Catholic Christianity - Beliefs and teachings
what is the Catechism?
the official teaching the Catholic Church
what is the Creed?
statement of Christian beliefs
what is the Magisterium?
the Pope and bishops interpreting the Bible and tradition for Catholics today
what is the Nicene Creed?
statement of Christian belief accepted by most Christians
what is a Sacrament?
outward signs of an inward blessing through which invisible grace is given to a person
why do Christians only worship one God?
- it is the teaching of the Bible
- Jesus taught us this
- God’s Unity is the teaching of the magisterium, creeds and catechism
what does believing in God the Father mean for Catholics?
- God has a relationship of love with his creation
- God will provide for and protect his people
- a Christian’s relationship with God should be like a relationship between a child and their father
what does believing in God the Son mean for Catholics?
- Jesus is God in human form
- Christians can worship Jesus because he is God
- Jesus was conceived by the action of the Holy Spirit
what does believing in God the Holy Spirit mean for Catholics?
- the way God communicates with Christians
- inspired by the Bible
- all the sacraments of the Church puts believers into communion with Christ
how is the Trinity reflected in worship and belief?
- every Mass starts with a welcome in the name of the Trinity
- it is the main belief of the Nicene Creed
- belief in God the Holy Spirit helps Christians understand God’s presence in the world
how is belief in the Trinity reflected in Catholic life today?
- praying to the Father, through the Son, in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit gives Catholics the spiritual sense of God
- The Trinity gives Catholics the sense that God is active in the world in his three persons
- The Trinity teaches Catholics they must work together to bring God’s love into the world
what is a Source of wisdom for the Trinity?
The Catechism says that belief in only one God is the basis of Christianity
