Demonstrating Conceptual Mastery - Theology

Deposit of Faith

The entirety of Faith found in Sacred Scripture and Tradition preserved and taught down the line of apostles and believers over the years

Consubstantial

Having the same nature or essence, both Father and Son possess the unique singular divine identity.

Immaculate Conception

the belief that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception

Communion of Saints

the fellowship of those united to Jesus Christ in baptism, All those found living and dead are united

Hypostatic Union

the union of Christ's humanity and divinity in one hypostasis, or individual personhood

Deposit of Faith Importance

God is the only source of Revelation. The Deposit of Faith is the truth of God's Revelation as expressed in Sacred Scripture that was "written and inspired by God

Consubstantial Importance

it so clearly confirmed the identity of Jesus as God

Immaculate Conception Importance

was the beginning of our salvation and is now one of the central doctrines of our faith

Communion of Saints Importance

binds together the faithful on earth, the souls in purgatory, and the saints in heaven in the same mystical body

Hypostatic Union Importance

Christ had to become fully human to share his full divinity with humanity