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Catholic Theology
Catholic Theology
Catholic theology is the understanding of Catholic doctrine or teachings, and results from the studies of theologians. It is based on canonical scripture, and sacred tradition, as interpreted authoritatively by the magisterium of the Catholic Church.
Faith - The belief and trust in God and His divine revelation.
Revelation - God's communication of Himself and His will to humanity, primarily through Scripture and Tradition.
Scripture - The sacred writings of the Old and New Testaments, considered the inspired Word of God.
Tradition - The teachings and practices passed down through the Church from the apostles, alongside Scripture as a source of divine revelation.
Creed - A formal statement of faith, summarizing core beliefs, such as the Nicene Creed.
Doctrine - The official teachings of the Church on matters of faith and morals.
Dogma - Central truths of Catholic faith defined by the Church as essential beliefs.
Trinity - The doctrine of one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Incarnation - The belief that the Son of God became man in the person of Jesus Christ.
Grace - The free and undeserved help God gives to respond to His call to become His children.
Sacraments - Visible signs of God's grace instituted by Christ, such as Baptism and Eucharist.
Salvation - The deliverance from sin and its consequences, achieved through Christ's sacrifice.
Redemption - Christ's act of saving humanity from sin through His death and resurrection.
Eschatology - The study of the last things, including death, judgment, heaven, and hell.
Ecclesiology - The study of the Church, its nature, structure, and mission.
Liturgy - The official public worship of the Church, including the Mass and the sacraments.
Morality - The principles of right and wrong as taught by the Church, guiding the faithful in their actions.
Virtue - Habits of good moral behavior, such as faith, hope, and charity.
Mysticism - The pursuit of a direct, personal experience of God, often through prayer and contemplation.
Apologetics - The defense and explanation of Catholic beliefs and practices to non-believers or skeptics.
Faith - The belief and trust in God and His divine revelation.
Revelation - God's communication of Himself and His will to humanity, primarily through Scripture and Tradition.
Scripture - The sacred writings of the Old and New Testaments, considered the inspired Word of God.
Tradition - The teachings and practices passed down through the Church from the apostles, alongside Scripture as a source of divine revelation.
Creed - A formal statement of faith, summarizing core beliefs, such as the Nicene Creed.
Doctrine - The official teachings of the Church on matters of faith and morals.
Dogma - Central truths of Catholic faith defined by the Church as essential beliefs.
Trinity - The doctrine of one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Incarnation - The belief that the Son of God became man in the person of Jesus Christ.
Grace - The free and undeserved help God gives to respond to His call to become His children.
Sacraments - Visible signs of God's grace instituted by Christ, such as Baptism and Eucharist.
Salvation - The deliverance from sin and its consequences, achieved through Christ's sacrifice.
Redemption - Christ's act of saving humanity from sin through His death and resurrection.
Eschatology - The study of the last things, including death, judgment, heaven, and hell.
Ecclesiology - The study of the Church, its nature, structure, and mission.
Liturgy - The official public worship of the Church, including the Mass and the sacraments.
Morality - The principles of right and wrong as taught by the Church, guiding the faithful in their actions.
Virtue - Habits of good moral behavior, such as faith, hope, and charity.
Mysticism - The pursuit of a direct, personal experience of God, often through prayer and contemplation.
Apologetics - The defense and explanation of Catholic beliefs and practices to non-believers or skeptics.
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