They Mystery of Redemption

Introduction

Paschal Mystery

The Mystery of Redemption

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Key Ideas

In the Beginning

God's Image & Likeness

Catholic Beliefs about Scripture

The Fall & Original Sin

God's Creates the World

Creation

• God is the Creator and sustainer of all that exists.
• All of creation is good.
• Humans are the pinnacle of creation.
• There is no conflict between Genesis and the theory of evolution if properly understood.

The Fall & Original Sin

• Satan & demons are angels who rejected God's friendship and seek to destroy God's creation.
• Adam & Eve fell from grace because they disobeyed God.
• Adam & Eve tried to put themselves in God's place.

Consequences of Original Sin:

• Loss of holiness
• Suffering & Death
• Concupisecence.
• Leads to personal sin.
• Loss of Sacntifying Grace.
• Inherited by all descendants of Adam & Eve.
• The need for a Redeemer
• Christ

Catholics & Scripture

Scripture is Inspired and Free of Error (inerrant)

• God is the principal Author.
• Human authors are secondary authors.
• It is ancient, religious literature.
• Can be interpreted literally and spiritually.
• Teaches religious not scientific truths.

Science and reason are compatible with religious faith.

God is the Author of Scripture

Sacred Scripture is the history of salvation and teaches that God created the universe for human beings, who are formed in God's own image.

• Humans are endowed with intellect and will.
• We are called to communion with God and others.
• We are called to stewardship.
• Disobedience required redemption.

Rational Creatures

• We are created in the image and likness of God.
• We have immortal, rational souls.
• We act freely.
• Male or female
• Sexual complimentarity.
• Marriage, procreation & children

• We are called to the perfection of charity
• Sexuality is in service of faithful & fruitful love
• Created in a state of original justice.
• Endowed with preternatural and supernatural gifts.
• Angels are purely spiritual beings
• They serve God
• Some guard us.