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How does the Ascension of Jesus contribute to the ongoing mission of the Church?
How does the Ascension of Jesus contribute to the ongoing mission of the Church?
- It empowers the Church to perpetuate the work of salvation, extending its reach and impact across time and cultures. (correct)
- It formally transfers the powers of forgiveness of sins from Jesus to the Pope, ensuring doctrinal consistency.
- It serves as a symbolic event, primarily emphasizing a shift towards personal meditative practices rather than communal activities.
- It provides a historical endpoint to Jesus' physical presence on Earth, concluding the need for further divine intervention.
What is the significance of the Resurrection in relation to God's saving plan?
What is the significance of the Resurrection in relation to God's saving plan?
- It confirms the fulfillment of God's saving act, validating the entirety of Jesus's mission and teachings. (correct)
- It demonstrates Jesus's personal triumph over adversity, showing his followers the path to personal enlightenment.
- It primarily serves to establish a new set of ethical guidelines for believers, superseding previous religious laws.
- It offers a compelling narrative that explains the creation of the universe, aligning faith with natural sciences.
In the context of Christian theology, how are Christ's Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension interconnected?
In the context of Christian theology, how are Christ's Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension interconnected?
- They serve as literary devices used to enhance the narrative and emotional impact of religious texts without specific doctrinal relevance.
- They are isolated events that highlight different aspects of Jesus's ministry and have no direct theological connections.
- They form a cyclical pattern illustrating the transient nature of divine intervention in human history.
- They represent a sequence where Christ’s Passion demonstrates obedience, the Resurrection confirms salvation, and the Ascension enables continued outreach. (correct)
Why is the Paschal Mystery considered central to the Christian faith?
Why is the Paschal Mystery considered central to the Christian faith?
How does understanding the Hebrew meaning of 'Paschal' (Pass Over) enhance one's comprehension of Catholic Christian theology?
How does understanding the Hebrew meaning of 'Paschal' (Pass Over) enhance one's comprehension of Catholic Christian theology?
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Paschal Mystery
Paschal Mystery
The central belief encompassing Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection.
Christ's Passion
Christ's Passion
Jesus' loving obedience to God's will, essential for God's plan of salvation.
Resurrection
Resurrection
Proof and affirmation that God's saving act has been fulfilled through Jesus.
Ascension
Ascension
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Paschal
Paschal
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Study Notes
- The Resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of the Christian faith
- Date: 01-30-25
- 02-04-05
- Paschal Mystery is the central belief in the Christian faith
- Paschal Mystery refers to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
- Christ Passion, specifically death, is in loving obedience to the will of the Father
- Christ Passion, specifically death, is necessary to bring fruition to God's plan of salvation
- Resurrection is proof, affirmation, that God's saving act has been fulfilled
- Ascension enables the Church to continue salvation
- Paschal is a Hebrew word meaning "Pass Over"
- Paschal is the core of catholic Christian theology
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Explore the Paschal Mystery, the central belief in Christianity, encompassing the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Understand Christ's Passion and the significance of the Resurrection as proof of God's saving act. Learn how the Ascension allows the Church to continue the mission of salvation.
