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** nature" = form of | ** nature" = form of | ||
* God in the "natures" of the Creator, the Savior, and the Sanctifier | * God in the "natures" of the Creator, the Savior, and the Sanctifier | ||
* The Word per Genesis and [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/1:1 John 1:1] | * "The Word" per Genesis and [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/1:1 John 1:1] | ||
** ''“In the beginning was the Word”'' | |||
* God's existence outside of time and creation | * God's existence outside of time and creation | ||
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*** thus Satin wants to separate us from God | *** thus Satin wants to separate us from God | ||
*** Hell is eternal separation from God | *** Hell is eternal separation from God | ||
* origins of sin: | |||
** the Fall of Adam and Eve and its implications | ** the Fall of Adam and Eve and its implications | ||
* Israel breaking God's commands | *** "original sin" | ||
** Israel breaking God's commands | |||
* | ** “three-fold sin” (concupiscence): | ||
* | *** ''lust of the flesh'' | ||
** | *** ''lust of the eyes'' | ||
* | *** ''pride of life'' | ||
=== 4. Thoughtful worship === | === 4. Thoughtful worship === | ||
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* praying thoughtfully and purposefully | * praying thoughtfully and purposefully | ||
** Sign of the Cross: what do you think about when making the Sign of the Cross? | ** Sign of the Cross: what do you think about when making the Sign of the Cross? | ||
** | ** Our Father prayer & the Seven Petitions | ||
* The Liturgy: knowing the Mass | |||
* role and purpose of prayer in general | |||
=== 5. Life in Christ === | |||
* Sermon on the Mount and The Beatitudes | |||
* Christ's New Commandments | * Christ's New Commandments | ||
* Ten Commandments & Christ's clarifications of Mosaic Law | * Ten Commandments & Christ's clarifications of Mosaic Law | ||
** ex. murder and adultery start in the heart | ** ex. murder and adultery start in the heart | ||
* God's "Plan of Redemption" | |||
** dying to sin, living in Christ: | |||
*** "''dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus''" ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/romans/6:11 Rom 6:11]) | |||
** Sacrament of Reconciliation | |||
** State of Grace | |||
=== 6. Christ as fulfillment of the Old Testament === | === 6. Christ as fulfillment of the Old Testament === | ||
* Covenant = God's loving design and gift to mankind | |||
** Jesus fulfills the "Old Covenant" and gives us the "New Testament" | |||
*** The History of Salvation | * The History of Salvation | ||
* God's promises expressed in the "Covenants" | |||
* | * Typology | ||
=== 7. The Mysteries === | === 7. The Mysteries === | ||
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* using the Wing of Faith | * using the Wing of Faith | ||
** recognizing the limits of Reason | ** recognizing the limits of Reason | ||
** limits of | ** limits of our intelligence, senses, and concupiscence | ||
=== 8. Sacraments === | === 8. Sacraments === | ||
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* types and purposes of Sacraments | * types and purposes of Sacraments | ||
=== 9 | === 9. The Mass === | ||
* Real presence of Christ | * Real presence of Christ | ||
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* proper attire for Mass | * proper attire for Mass | ||
== The Bible == | === 10. The Bible === | ||
* "testament" means "covenant" | |||
* | * Bible = divinely "inspired" but written by | ||
* Student familiarity with the Bible | * Student familiarity with the Bible | ||
** its parts and organization | ** its parts and organization | ||