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Our Faith - Catholic Beliefs
Church
The people of God, baptized in Christ Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit Mary
Conceived without original sin; Virgin mother of Christ and mother of the Church. Pope
Visible head of the Church, and successor to St. Peter Saints
People of extra-ordinary holiness who have joined God often asked to intercede in prayer for people on earth. Sin
Thought, word, deed or omission, contrary to God's law. 2 Kinds: Original: inherited sin of the human race Actual: deliberate violation of God's law mortal sin, venial sin. Judgment
Jesus Christ's evaluation of our openness to Him and our decision about Him, based on the kind of life we live. Heaven
One's life in God after death a state of supreme happiness in which one enjoys God face to face. Hell
The result of our refusing God's friendship; permanent exile from God. Purgatory
A state of purification for souls that did not make up for falling short of God's commands during their lifetime on earth. Faith
Belief in God's words, works and goodness; believing and obeying, knowing that full understanding is given only when we finally enter heaven. Hope
Seeing good in spite of evil; expecting eternal life even in the face of death. God wills salvation and gives us the means to attain it. Love
Love of God and of our neighbor, because everyone belongs to God. Trinity
True God becoming truly human in the person of Christ. Bible
Collection of sacred writings inspired by God; Gospel recounts actions and teachings of Jesus and His Followers. Grace
God's friendship, given through Christ, communicated by the Holy Spirit. Grace is necessary for Salvation. Salvation
Deliverance from sin and its punishment, by grace of Christ's sacrifice, and eternal life with God after earthly death. Ten Commandments
Guidelines for living a moral and just life.