8. Saving Death & Resurrection of Christ
Our Questions You keep saying I should be saved. But saved from what?
What to Read
In UNITED STATES CATECHISM Chapter 8: The Saving Death and Resurrection of Christ
In your Bible:
Matthew 16:21-23 Jesus’ destiny was to go up to Jerusalem to suffer
Matthew 17:22-23 His second prophecy of the passion
Luke 9:23 Take up your cross and follow in my footsteps
1 John 4:9 We have life through the Son of God
Glossary
Redemption = Jesus, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, saved sinner (1 Tim 1:15) through his sacrifice on the cross. In general, the word “salvation” means the same.
Catholic Practice
In a Catholic home a crucifix is hung above the door or above a bed as a continuing reminder that Jesus saved us by giving up his life for us. When reciting the Rosary a Catholic kisses the crucifix that is attached to the beads.
Checking on What I understand
There is a set of fun and stimulating quizzes that will confirm what you know and challenge what you do not yet know. Go to St. Edward Church website < www.saintedwardshelton.org> and click on “Becoming Catholic”. Choose lesson eight and do do the self-correcting on-line <quiz 8>
Getting Personal
Because of the prominence of the suffering and death of Jesus in the Catholic Church, do you feel that this fact has an impact on your self-esteem or value structure?
Going Deeper
Video
THE PASSION OF CHRIST (2003) A film detailing the final hours and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Music
“Were You There”
How Catholics Understand Grace by John Bookser Feister
Who Will Be Saved? What Catholics Believe About Salvation by Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M
In the CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH (optional) #571-664
Gary Wills WHAT JESUS MEANT
