1. Theology I
Core beliefs

2. Core beliefs
God created humans in His image and likeness. Original sin disrupted our relationship with God.
God established covenants throughout human history to help restore our relationship with him.
Jesus Christ is the savior of the human race, the restoration of the relationship of love between God and man.

3. Core beliefs
After his crucifixion, Jesus rose from the dead, overcoming sin and death.
The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, is at work in the world
God is a Triune God – one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Spirit.
The Catholic Church, founded by Jesus Christ, has been entrusted with God’s revealed truth – Sacred Tradition

4. Core Beliefs
The Bible is another source of God’s revealed truth. The Bible is God’s inspired word.
Salvation is possible for those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ and who try to do God’s will.

5. Core practices Communal worship Seven sacraments Eucharist
Sunday, the “Lord’s Day”
Liturgical Year
Morality – ten commandments and the Beatitudes
Defense of the dignity of human life

6. Core practices
Catholic social teachings
Saints

7. Core attitudes Sacredness of God’s creation
Essential goodness of the human person
Appreciation of both faith and reason
Ecumenism
Community of faith
Respect for diverse cultures
Respect for various prayer forms