Public or Private Revelation Worksheet

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"The Holy Scriptures are the Word of God, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit." Choose: Public (P) or Private (R) revelation.

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Public (P)

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The Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherds in 1858 and asked them to spread the message of the Immaculate Conception. Choose: Public (P) or Private (R) revelation. Provide a reason (one sentence).

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Private (R)

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The Book of Revelation was written by John on Patmos. Choose: Public (P) or Private (R) revelation. Provide a reason (one sentence).

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Public (P)

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The Church’s doctrine of the Trinity is grounded in the Trinity’s self-revelation. Is it Public or Private?

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Public

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A woman in Spain reported that the Virgin Mary instructed her to pray a novena for her sick brother. Is this experience classified as Public or Private?

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Private

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Popular devotional practices in the Philippines include the 'Simbang-gabi' novena to St. Joseph. Is this practice Public or Private?

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Private

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The Eucharistic doctrine rests on Christ’s public words at the Last Supper. Is this classified as Public or Private?

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Public

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Personal auditory messages are private revelations. Is this classified as Public or Private?

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Private

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The Catechism defines Revelation as God’s self-communication, i.e., public revelation. Is this classified as Public or Private?

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Public

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CCC § 67 states that public revelation is complete in Christ and the Apostles. Is this statement referring to:

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Public revelation