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* Christ = "Messiah" = "Mission" | * Christ = "Messiah" = "Mission" | ||
** the "Mission" of "Christ" is to save us | ** the "Mission" of "Christ" is to save us | ||
*** from what? sin | |||
=== 2. The Trinity === | === 2. The Trinity === | ||
* one God, three persons | * one God, three persons | ||
* God | ** "person" = perspective | ||
* | ** God in the "persons" of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit | ||
* one God, three natures | |||
** nature" = form of | |||
* 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] | |||
* God's existence outside of time and creation | |||
=== 3. Thoughtful worship === | === 3. Thoughtful worship === | ||
* understanding the Word of God through the "Four Senses of Scripture" | * understanding the Word of God through the "Four Senses of Scripture" | ||
** esp. for recognizing implications in Biblical passages beyond the literal word | |||
*** esp. for parables | |||
** applying Jesus' clarifications | |||
*** ex. “''You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.''” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/22?34 Mt 22:37]) | |||
**** what implication comes from loving God with "all" your heart, soul, mind? | |||
* seeking God and truth through the "Two Wings" of the Gifts of Faith and Reason | * seeking God and truth through the "Two Wings" of the Gifts of Faith and Reason | ||
* praying thoughtfully and purposefully | * praying thoughtfully and purposefully | ||
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** The Liturgy: knowing the Mass | ** The Liturgy: knowing the Mass | ||
=== 4. | === 4. Sin === | ||
* separation from God | |||
** the word "devil" comes from Greek ''diaballein'', for "throw across, separate | |||
*** thus Satin wants to separate us from God | |||
*** Hell is eternal separation from God | |||
** the Fall of Adam and Eve and its implications | |||
* Israel breaking God's commands | |||
* God's "Plan of Redemption" | * God's "Plan of Redemption" | ||
* "Dying to sin, living in Christ" | * "Dying to sin, living in Christ" | ||
* Sacrament of Reconciliation | ** Grace | ||
** Sacrament of Reconciliation | |||
=== 5. Sermon on the Mount and The Beatitudes === | === 5. Sermon on the Mount and The Beatitudes === | ||
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* Christ's New Commandments | * Christ's New Commandments | ||
* Ten Commandments & Christ's clarifications of Mosaic Law | * Ten Commandments & Christ's clarifications of Mosaic Law | ||
** murder and adultery start in the heart | ** ex. murder and adultery start in the heart | ||
=== 6. Christ as fulfillment of the Old Testament === | === 6. Christ as fulfillment of the Old Testament === | ||
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* Jesus fulfills the "Old Covenant" and gives us the "New Testament" | * Jesus fulfills the "Old Covenant" and gives us the "New Testament" | ||
=== 7. The | === 7. The Mysteries === | ||
* understanding the seen and unseen | |||
=== 8. Sacraments === | === 8. Sacraments === | ||
* the seen and unseen | |||
* the Holy Spirit | |||
* types and purposes | |||
=== 9. Lord's Prayer === | === 9. Lord's Prayer === | ||
* taught by Christ | |||
* Seven petitions | |||
* role and purpose of prayer in general | |||
=== 10. The Mass === | === 10. The Mass === | ||
* Real presence of Christ | |||
* role of the Priest | |||
* Parts of the Mass and their purpose and implications on worship | |||
* The Eucharist and Holy Communion | |||
== Next Priorities for Catechesis == | |||
=== The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit === | |||
=== Church as Bride of Christ === | |||
=== Magisterium of the Church === | |||
== The Catechism of the Catholic Church == | |||
* Student familiarity with the Catechism | |||
** purpose | |||
** structure | |||
** format | |||
** abbreviations | |||
* vocabulary | |||
== Key practices for Catechumens == | == Key practices for Catechumens == | ||