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Faith seeking understanding

A concept introduced by St. Anselm emphasizing the importance of seeking knowledge about faith.

Human Being

Defined as a body with a soul.

Imago Dei

Latin for 'Image of God', describing the human likeness to God.

Three Components of the Image of God

1. Reason/Intellect, 2. Free Will, 3. Ability/Capacity to Love.

God

Defined as 'that than which no greater can exist' according to St. Anselm.

Revelation

An unveiling, particularly of God's nature and An unveiling

Sacred

Something holy; set apart for a purpose.

Divine Revelation

God's revealing/unveiling of God's Self to humanity through two sources or 'fonts'.

Font

A word suggesting a fountain of water bringing life.

Two fonts of Divine Revelation

1. Sacred Scripture, 2. Apostolic Tradition.

Sacred Scripture

The Bible, which serves as one of the fonts of Divine Revelation.

Apostolic Tradition

Everything the Apostles taught and handed down about Jesus, significant in understanding His life and ministry.

Apostle

One of the 12 men chosen by Jesus to continue His ministry.

Disciple

One who follows the way of their Master.

Roman Catholic Church (RCC)

The institution that continues the ministry of Jesus, reflecting the teachings of the 12 Apostles.

Catholic

Universal, indicating that all are welcomed regardless of status, available to all humanity.

Faith

Believing something based on God's revelation.

Belief

A specific idea considered to be true.

Truth

An accurate depiction of reality, believed to be sourced from Jesus, the Word of God.

Three theological virtues

Faith, Hope, and Charity, seen as gifts from God.

Love

Choosing the highest good of the beloved and giving the total gift of self.

Trinity

The communion of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

Mystery (theological)

Something known to humans only because God reveals it.

Communion

To be fully known and yet truly loved.

Apostolic Succession

The passing down of Christian faith and authority from Christ to the Apostles and then to the bishops.

Sin

A rupture in relationship with God or choosing something other than God.

Salvation

Deliverance from the eternal consequences of sin.

Virtue

A habitual and firm disposition to do good.

Morality

Concern about the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong.

Ethics

Principles concerning right and wrong, often adopted as a 'code of ethics' in professions.

Theology

Faith Seeking Understanding The disciplined exploration of what is contained in Revelation

component of Imago Dei

Reason/Intellect and Ability/Capacity to Love

Morality

the rightness or wrongness of an action which supersedes human opinion and is based upon God’s transcendence

Conscience

A judgment of reason recognizing the moral quality of an act, requiring lifelong formation. an

The aboriginal Vicar of Christ

Conscience

vice

A habitual and firm diposition to do evil

Love

Choosing the highest good of another for their own sake and Giving the total gift of self

Redemption

The oppritunity to cooperate with and to attain the salvation which is offered to all humans by Christ's Paschal Mystery

Means passover

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