PT 2. Unit 5 Vocab

The pattern of specific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions.

• Redemptive suffering

• Salvation History

• Natural Revelation

• Divine Revelation

God making himself known to man Himself and the mysterious plan of His will for man and the world.

• Divine Revelation

• Reason

• Natural Law

• Patriarchs

Knowledge about God discovered through natural means, such as observation of nature, philosophy, and reasoning.

• Salvation History

• Reason

• Natural Revelation

• Divine Revelation

The uninterrupted passing on of apostolic preaching and authority from the Apostles directly to all bishops.

• Salvation History

• Patriarchs

• Apostolic Tradition

• Magisterium

The process of passing on the Gospel message.

• Sacred Tradition

• Salvation History

• Magisterium

• Reason

The Church’s living teaching office, which consists of all bishops in communion with the Pope, the Bishop of Rome. 

• Prophets

• Patriarchs

• Magisterium

• Roman Council

Written by human beings with the guidance of the Holy Spirit to teach faithfully and without error the saving truth God willed to give us.

• Reason

• Salvation History

• Inspired

• Martyrdom

The mind in its function of attaining the truth.

• Reason

• Inspired

• Divine Revelation

• Salvation History

Witness to the saving message of Christ through the Sacrifice of one’s life.

• Prophets

• Patriarchs

• Apostolic Succession

• Martyrdom

Those who receive public or private revelation

• Patriarchs

• Prophets

• Martyrdom

• Apostolic Succession