Chapter 1 Vocab

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A person who denies that God exists

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Atheist

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Contained in Sacred Scriptures & Traditions, preserved by the Magisterium.

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Deposit of Faith

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God's self-communication to humankind through actions and words, fully realized in Jesus Christ.

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Divine Revelation

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Teaching authority of the Church

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Magisterium

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Belief in one true God

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Monotheism

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Knowledge of God's existence and attributes derived from human reason reflecting on creation.

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Natural Revelation

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Belief in many gods, opposing Christian doctrine.

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Polytheism

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Written transmission of the Church’s Gospel in teaching, life, and worship.

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Sacred Scripture

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Living transmission of the church’s Gospel in teaching, life, and worship.

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Sacred Tradition

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God’s saving action in Human History

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Salvation history