Catholic Beliefs about Jesus

✠ Catholic Beliefs about Jesus

A dive into the divine and human nature of Jesus according to Catholic teachings

The Incarnation:

• Definition: The belief that the Son of God, became human in the person of Jesus Christ

• Significance: Demonstrates God's love and desire to be in relationship with humanity and bring it back to Him

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What does the word Incarnation mean?

• The belief that the Son of God, became human in the person of Jesus Christ

• Demonstrates God's love and desire to be in relationship with humanity

• Jesus experienced human life, suffering, and death, offering redemption and salvation

• To explore Catholic beliefs about Jesus

The Word became Flesh to:

​The Catechism of the Catholic Church offers 4 reasons:

Why did He become Human?

1. Save Us

2. So that we may Know God's Love

3. So we can Imitate Him in holiness

4. To make us sharers in His Divine Nature

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Why did He become Human?

• To escape from his divine responsibilities.
• To experience life and understand humanity.
• To saves us, so that we may know his love, so we imitate him and to share his Divine Nature

• To find true love and companionship.

The Word Became Human

Trivia: Jesus became human to S.K.I.D.

• Save us

• Know His love

• Imitate Him

• Share Divine Nature

The Titles of Christ

​In the Apostle's Creed, Catholics profess belief in the Incarnation by saying:

• "I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord"

​In the Apostle's Creed, Catholics refer to Him as:

• Jesus

• Christ

• Son of God

• Lord

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Which titles are associated to the Incarnation?

• Son of God

• Jesus

• Lord

• Christ

Jesus

Trivia: In Catholic beliefs, one of the Titles for the Incarnation of God's Son is Jesus. This title is His personal name.

The word Jesus means:

• God Saves

• God is Salvation

• Savior

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What does the Title Jesus mean?

• Savior

• King

• Teacher

• Prophet

Symbols of Christ

• Chi-Rho: A monogram of the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, symbolizing His divinity.

• Ichthys: The fish symbol representing Jesus as the 'fisher of men'.

• Lamb: Symbolizes Jesus as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world.

• Alpha and Omega: Represents Jesus as the beginning and the end

​Besides these titles and many more, there are many symbols of Christ

• Alpha = The Beginning

• Omega = The End

​​Alpha and Omega

• Chi = (X)​

• Rho = (P)

​Chi-Rho

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What is the name of this Symbol?

• Keys

• Alpha and Omega

• Chi-Rho

• INRI

Alpha and Omega

Trivia: The symbol Alpha and Omega represents Jesus as the beginning and the end, the eternal God. It is derived from the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet.

This symbol is often used in Christian art and literature to signify the eternal nature of Jesus.

Jesus: Priest, Prophet, King

• Priest: Jesus is the eternal high priest who offered himself as a sacrifice for our sins.

• Prophet: Jesus is the ultimate messenger of God, revealing divine truths and proclaiming the Kingdom of God.

• King: Jesus reigns as the King of Heaven and Earth, with authority and power over all creation.

Jesus accomplished His work of salvation through his threefold office of:

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What is the threefold office by which Christ accomplished His work of Salvation?

• Shepherd, Warrior, and Ruler
• Prophet, Priest, and King
• Teacher, Healer, and Judge
• Savior, Redeemer, and Mediator

Jesus: The Eternal High Priest

Trivia: According to Catholic beliefs, Jesus is considered as the eternal high priest. This title emphasizes his role as the mediator between God and humanity. It signifies his eternal and unchanging nature, highlighting his ability to intercede for us and offer sacrifice for our eternal salvation.