The passing on of the spiritual gifts and authority in the Church from the Apostles to the bishops today.

The collection of Jewish and Christian sacred writings considered inspired by God.

A leader of a local Church (diocese) who has received the spiritual gifts and responsibilities first given to the apostles by Jesus.

The characteristics of God.

Gatherings of bishops from around the known world under the leadership of the Pope to regulate matters of faith, morals and discipline.

The sacrament by which believers share in the Paschal mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection by receiving his Body and Blood in the form of bread and wine.

Basic questions about meaning and purpose in life that all people ask.

The gift of the Holy Spirit that protects the magisterium from making errors when solemnly defining matters relating to faith and morals.

The teaching office of the Pope and Bishops, who have the spiritual gifts of infallibility to teach, guide and preserve the Church’s Tradition.

The belief that God became fully human and yet remain fully divine, when Jesus was born of human flesh and blood.

The teachings about God handed on by the Apostles to the Church today under the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

The nature of certain events where its meaning can never be fully understood

The belief that there is one God in three persons, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit

The belief that there exists a perfect relationship of love between God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.