Theology and Catholic Doctrine Concepts

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes covering key theological terms including Trinity, Divine Revelation, Magisterium, Covenant, and Apostolic Succession.

Trinity

Father, Son, Holy Spirit; 3 Persons, mystery.

Divine Revelation

Gift accomplished by Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; mystery of His divine plan, passion, death, resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ.

Salvation History

Events in human history where God clearly revealed His presence and saving action, recurring through the Old Testament.

Magisterium

Church's living teaching office, which consists of all bishops in communion with the Pope and Bishop of Rome.

Theophany

God's manifestation of Himself in a visible form to enrich human understanding of Him.

Covenant

An agreement between humans or between God and a human in which mutual commitments are made.

Sacred Tradition

Process of passing on God's message, interpreted by the Magisterium under the Holy Spirit's guidance.

Dogma

Teachings recognized central to the Church, defined by the Magisterium and considered definitive and authoritative.

Apostolic Succession

Uninterrupted passing on of apostolic preaching and authority from apostles directly to all bishops, accomplished with the laying on of hands during Bishop Holy Orders.

paschal mystery

work of salvation accomplished by jesus christ mainly thru passion death reseuration and accession

deposit of faith

heritage of faith in sacred scripture and tradition passed on from time of apostoles

prophet

choosing by god to proclaim salvation

patriarch

father or leader of the tribe plan or tradition