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Note: these are not from the Catholic Church, but developed by a Catechist
Note: these are not from the Catholic Church, but developed by a Catechist


== Ten fundamental ideas for understanding and practicing the Christian Faith ==  
== Ten fundamental ideas for understanding and practicing the Christian Faith ==
 
=== # Jesus Christ ===
 
* Jesus = "God saves"
* Christ = "Messiah" = "Mission"
** the "Mission" of "Christ" is to save us
 
=== # The Trinity ===
=== # The Trinity ===


* one God, three persons
* one God, three persons
* God exists outside of time and creation
* role of the Holy Spirit , the Sanctifier


=== # Thoughtful worship ===
=== # Thoughtful worship ===


* understanding the Word of God through the "Four Senses of Scripture"
* understanding the Word of God through the "Four Senses of Scripture"
* employing the "Two Wings of Faith" of
* seeking God and truth through the "Two Wings" of the Gifts of Faith and Reason
** reason
* praying thoughtfully and purposefully
** belief
** Sign of the Cross: what do you think about when making the Sign of the Cross?
** Lord's Prayer: the Seven Petitions
** The Liturgy: knowing the Mass
 
=== # Understand Sin ===
 
* as separation from God
* The Fall and implications
* God's "Plan of Redemption"
* the word "devil" comes from Greek ''diaballein'', for "throw across, separate
** thus Satin wants to separate us from God
* "Dying to sin, living in Christ"
* Sacrament of Reconciliation
 
=== # Beatitudes ===
 
* Life in Christ
* Jesus'
 
=== Christ as fulfillment of the Old Testament ===
 
* "testament" means "covenant"
** covenant = promise, agreement, contract
** God's promises to man are expressed in the "covenants"
* Jesus fulfills the "Old Covenant" and gives us the "New Testament"
 
=== # The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit ===
 
=== # Sacraments ===
 
=== # The Mass ===