EDM REVIEWER:

A. JESUS

ARTICLE 2 "AND IN JESUS CHRIST, HIS ONLY SON, OUR LORD"

I. 1. Meaning of Jesus (Paragraph 430):

- Jesus means "God saves" in Hebrew.
- The angel Gabriel gives him the name Jesus at the annunciation, symbolizing his
identity and mission.
- Jesus, as God's eternal Son made man, will save people from their sins.

2. Salvation History and Sin (Paragraph 431):

- God's salvation history goes beyond delivering Israel from bondage in Egypt; it
includes saving them from sin.
- Sin is an offense against God, and only God can forgive it.
- Israel, recognizing the universality of sin, can seek salvation by invoking the name
of the Redeemer God.

3. Significance of the Name "Jesus" (Paragraph 432):

- The name "Jesus" signifies the presence of God's name in his Son for universal
and definitive redemption from sins.
- The divine name alone brings salvation, and everyone can now invoke his name
because Jesus united himself to all through the Incarnation.

4. Invocation of the Saviour God's Name (Paragraph 433):

- In the Old Testament, the high priest invoked the name of the Saviour God once a
year for atonement, connecting it with the sprinkling of sacrificial blood on the
mercy seat in the Holy of Holies.
- St. Paul explains that Jesus, through his blood, serves as an expiation and
reconciles the world to God.

5. Resurrection and Power of Jesus' Name (Paragraph 434):

- Jesus' Resurrection glorifies the name of the Saviour God.
- The name of Jesus manifests supreme power and evokes fear in evil spirits.
- Disciples perform miracles in Jesus' name, and the Father grants all requests
made in this name.

6. Role of Jesus' Name in Christian Prayer (Paragraph 435):

- The name of Jesus is central to Christian prayer.
- Liturgical prayers conclude with the words "through our Lord Jesus Christ."
- The Hail Mary and the Jesus Prayer emphasize the significance of the name
"Jesus" in Christian devotion.
 - Some Christians, like St. Joan of Arc, have died with the one word "Jesus" on their
lips.

II.
1. Etymology and Meaning of "Christ" (Paragraph 436):
- The word "Christ" is derived from the Greek translation of the Hebrew Messiah,
meaning "anointed."
- Jesus is called "Christ" because he perfectly fulfilled the divine mission associated
with this term.
- In Israel, individuals consecrated to God for specific missions (kings, priests, and
occasionally prophets) were anointed in God's name.

2. Threefold Office of Jesus as Messiah (Paragraph 436):

- The Messiah, sent by God to inaugurate His kingdom definitively, had to be
anointed by the Spirit of the Lord as king, priest, and prophet.
- Jesus fulfills the messianic hope of Israel by embodying the threefold office of
priest, prophet, and king.

3. Announcement of Jesus as Messiah (Paragraph 437):

- The angel announces to the shepherds that Jesus is born as the promised Messiah
and Savior in the city of David.
- Jesus is conceived as "holy" in Mary's virginal womb, and Joseph is called to take
Mary as his wife to continue the messianic lineage of David.

4. Messianic Consecration and Divine Mission (Paragraph 438):

- The term "Christ" implies "he who anointed," "he who was anointed," and "the
very anointing with which he was anointed."
- Jesus' messianic consecration is revealed during his baptism by John when God
anoints him with the Holy Spirit and power.

5. Recognition of Jesus as Messiah (Paragraph 439):

- Many Jews and some Gentiles recognize in Jesus the fundamental attributes of
the messianic "Son of David," as promised by God to Israel.
- Jesus accepts the title of Messiah, but with some reservation due to
misunderstandings about its political implications.

6. Jesus' Proclamation of His Messianic Role (Paragraph 440):

- Jesus accepts Peter's acknowledgment of him as the Messiah but unveils the
authentic content of his messianic kingship.
- He reveals the transcendent identity of the Son of Man who came down from
heaven and emphasizes his redemptive mission as the suffering Servant.
- The true meaning of Jesus' kingship is fully disclosed when he is raised high on the
cross, and Peter proclaims his messianic kingship after the Resurrection to the
People of God.
III. The Only Son of God (Paragraphs 441-445):
1. In the Old Testament, the title "son of God" is used for angels, the Chosen People,
and their kings, indicating an adoptive sonship relationship with God.
2. Calling Jesus "son of God" doesn't necessarily imply more than human, as it might
have been understood in the literal sense by some referring to the promised
Messiah.
3. Simon Peter confesses Jesus as "the Christ, the Son of the living God," revealing
divine revelation, and this acknowledgment becomes central to the apostolic faith.
4. Jesus distinguishes his divine sonship, indicating a transcendent character,
separating it from that of his disciples.
5. The Gospels report moments of divine acknowledgment at Jesus' Baptism and
Transfiguration, affirming him as the "only Son of God" with eternal pre-existence.

IV. Lord (Paragraphs 446-451):

1. In the Greek translation of the Old Testament, the name YHWH (revealed to
Moses) is rendered as Kyrios, meaning "Lord."
2. Jesus ascribes the title "Lord" to himself, demonstrating divine sovereignty
through works of power over nature, illness, demons, death, and sin.
3. People in the Gospels often address Jesus as "Lord," expressing respect, trust, and
recognition of his divine mystery.
4. Early confessions of the Church affirm that the power, honor, and glory due to God
are also due to Jesus, emphasizing his divine nature.
5. The assertion of Christ's lordship recognizes that human personal freedom should
be submitted to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, not to any earthly power.
6. Christian prayer is characterized by the title "Lord," expressing trust, hope, and
anticipation of the Lord's presence and return.
B. BIBLE

I.

1. God's Plan of Loving Goodness (Paragraph 51):

- God, in his goodness and wisdom, chose to reveal himself and make known the
mystery of his will.
- His will is for humanity to have access to the Father through Christ, the Word
made flesh, in the Holy Spirit, thus becoming sharers in the divine nature.

2. Divine Desire for Communication (Paragraph 52):

- God, dwelling in unapproachable light, desires to communicate his divine life to
the freely created humanity.
- The purpose is to adopt them as his sons in his only-begotten Son, allowing them
to respond to him, know him, and love him beyond their natural capacity.

3. Realization of the Divine Plan (Paragraph 53):

- The divine plan of Revelation is realized through deeds and words intrinsically
bound up with each other, shedding light on one another.
- God employs a specific divine pedagogy, gradually communicating himself to
humanity and preparing them to receive supernatural Revelation.
- This pedagogy involves stages, with God accustoming man to perceive Him and
dwelling in man, culminating in the person and mission of the incarnate Word, Jesus
Christ.
- St. Irenaeus of Lyons uses the image of God and man becoming accustomed to
one another to describe this divine pedagogy. The Word of God dwells in man,
becoming the Son of man, to accustom both man to perceive God and God to dwell
in man, according to the Father's pleasure.

Certainly! Here are the main points in this paragraph:

II. The Stages of Revelation (Paragraphs 54-64):

1. God's Manifestation in Creation (Paragraph 54):

- God, who creates and sustains all things by His Word, provides constant evidence
of Himself in created realities.
- From the beginning, God manifested Himself to our first parents, inviting them to
intimate communion and clothing them with grace and justice.

2. Continuation of Revelation after the Fall (Paragraph 55):

- Even after the fall of our first parents, God buoyed them with the hope of
salvation by promising redemption.
 - God continued to show solicitude for humanity, offering covenants, and seeking
eternal life for those who seek salvation through patience in well-doing.

3. Covenant with Noah (Paragraphs 56-57):

- After sin shattered the unity of the human race, God sought to save humanity
part by part.
- The covenant with Noah after the flood expresses the divine economy toward the
"nations," addressing cosmic, social, and religious divisions.
- The covenant with Noah remains in force until the universal proclamation of the
Gospel, venerating great figures among the Gentiles.

4. Call of Abraham and the Chosen People (Paragraphs 58-60):

- God calls Abram to be the father of a multitude of nations, promising blessings to
all nations through him.
- The people descended from Abraham are chosen to prepare for the unity of the
Church, serving as the root onto which Gentiles would be grafted.
- The patriarchs, prophets, and other figures are honored as saints in the Church's
liturgical traditions.

5. Formation of Israel as God's People (Paragraphs 61-64):

- After the patriarchs, God forms Israel as His people, liberating them from slavery
in Egypt and establishing the covenant of Mount Sinai.
- Through Moses, God gives the Israelites His law, directing them to recognize Him
as the provident Father, just judge, and to anticipate the promised Savior.
- Israel is considered the priestly people of God, called by the name of the LORD,
and the first to hear the word of God.
- The prophets play a crucial role in forming Israel's hope of salvation, anticipating a
new and everlasting Covenant written on their hearts.
- Holy women like Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, Judith,
Esther, and, notably, Mary, kept alive the hope of Israel's salvation.

C. CHURCH

I. NAMES AND IMAGES OF THE CHURCH

1. Meaning of "Church" (Paragraph 751):

- The word "Church" (Latin ecclesia, from the Greek ek-ka-lein) signifies a
convocation or an assembly.
 - It is used in the Greek Old Testament (ekklesia) to refer to the assembly of the
Chosen People before God, particularly at Mount Sinai, where they received the Law
and were established as God's holy people.
- The first Christian community recognized itself as the heir to this assembly and
adopted the name "Church" to signify God's calling together of His people from all
corners of the earth.
- The equivalent Greek term Kyriake, from which the English word Church and the
German Kirche are derived, means "what belongs to the Lord."

2. Christian Usage of the Term "Church" (Paragraph 752):

- In Christian usage, the term "church" refers not only to the liturgical assembly but
also to the local community and the entire universal community of believers.
- These three meanings of "church" (liturgical assembly, local community, and
universal community) are inseparable.
- "The Church" represents the People gathered by God worldwide, existing in local
communities and manifesting itself as a liturgical, primarily Eucharistic, assembly.
- The Church derives its life from the word and the Body of Christ, transforming
itself into Christ's Body.

II. The Church - Instituted by Christ Jesus (Paragraphs 763-769):

1. Mission of the Son (Paragraph 763):

- The Son's task was to fulfill the Father's plan of salvation in the fullness of time.
- The inauguration of the Church occurred through the Lord Jesus preaching the
Good News, announcing the coming of the Reign of God promised in the scriptures.
- Christ, to fulfill the Father's will, ushered in the Kingdom of heaven on earth, with
the Church being the Reign of Christ already present in mystery.

2. Kingdom of God (Paragraph 764):

- The Kingdom of God shines out through the word, works, and presence of Christ.
- Welcoming Jesus' word is equivalent to welcoming the Kingdom itself.
- The "little flock" gathered by Jesus forms his true family, and they are the seed
and beginning of the Kingdom.

3. Structure and Mission (Paragraph 765):

- The Lord Jesus endowed his community with a lasting structure until the Kingdom
is fully achieved.
- The Twelve, with Peter as their head, represent the foundation stones of the new
Jerusalem, sharing in Christ's mission and power.
- Christ, through his actions, prepares and builds his Church.

4. Church's Origin (Paragraph 766):

 - The Church is primarily born of Christ's total self-giving for salvation, anticipated
in the institution of the Eucharist and fulfilled on the cross.
- The origin and growth of the Church are symbolized by the blood and water
flowing from the open side of the crucified Jesus.
- Similar to Eve being formed from Adam's side, the Church was born from the
pierced heart of Christ on the cross.

5. Revelation by the Holy Spirit (Paragraph 767):

- After the completion of the work given by the Father to the Son, the Holy Spirit
was sent on Pentecost to continually sanctify the Church.
- The Church was openly displayed to the crowds, and the spread of the Gospel
among nations began through preaching.
- In her nature, the Church is missionary, sent by Christ to all nations for salvation.

6. Church's Mission and Gifts (Paragraph 768):

- The Holy Spirit bestows hierarchic and charismatic gifts on the Church, directing
her to fulfill her mission.
- Endowed with the gifts of her founder and faithfully observing his precepts, the
Church's mission is to proclaim and establish the Kingdom of Christ and of God
among all peoples.

7. Church Perfected in Glory (Paragraph 769):

- The Church will receive its perfection in the glory of heaven at the time of Christ's
glorious return.
- Until then, the Church progresses on her pilgrimage amidst persecutions and
consolations, longing for the full coming of the Kingdom.
- The Church and the world will only be perfected in glory after enduring great
trials, and all the just will be gathered together in the universal Church in the
Father's presence.

Bible – Written

Church – Community
- Assembly
- Visible or invisible
- ONE – JESUS wanted all disciples get together
- HOLY – THE HOLY SPIRIT can power itself
- UNIVERSAL – “Catholic”
- APOSTOLIC – goes back to the apostles (has a history)

7 SACRAMENTS
- sacred signs instituted by Jesus that makes us Holy
 - ex opere operato – the sacrament is EFFIECIENT by itself (Catholic)
- ex opera operatis – the EFFICIENCY depends on the person (PROTESTANTS)

A. Sacraments of INITIATION
1. BAPTISM
- makes us members of God's family (CHURCH)
- the Spirit of God is poured upon us in form of sanctifying grace
- it removes the original sin

2. HOLY EUCHARIST
- It is the sacrament that nourishes the soul.
- It shows that Jesus is really with His people in the flesh.
- It reminds the members of God's family to give thanks to God.
- To receive the Eucharist is to tell in a public way that a person is a part of the
family

3. CONFIRMATION
- It strengthens the new life we received at baptism and makes us living witnesses
of Jesus in the world.
- It also a sign of belonging reminds us that to belong to the church means to be
1. open to the Holy Spirit
2. to love and serve others
3. to take an active part in the Church

B. Sacraments of HEALING
1. PENANCE OR RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)
- It reminds that God is a loving God and forgiving friend.
- He wants all of us to stop doing wrong and seek forgiveness.

2. ANOINTING OF THE SICK

- It is also a sacrament of healing.
- It celebrates the desire of the church to care for her sick and old members.

C. Sacraments of VOCATION SERVICE AND COMMITMENT

1. MATRIMONY
- Another vocation sacrament celebrates the love shared by husband and wife. It
shows that God wants married people to be close to Him.

2. HOLY ORDERS
- Priesthood
- Religious (brother /sister or nun)
Three vocations in life:
- Married life-Matrimony
 - Religious-Holy Orders (priest, bishop, pope, brothers, sisters or nuns)
- Single Blessedness (unmarried man and woman)

The Catholic sacraments are religious

celebrations shared by the community of faithful or believers.
> recall the teachings and actions of Jesus
> make one experiences the grace of God in a personal encounter with the Risen Savior.
> make one gains confidence and have a sense of direction in its efforts to live out
Jesus' vision off the future.

Compare and Contrast the Sacraments and Sacramental

- The SACRAMENTS were instituted by Jesus Christ and the SACRAMENTALS were
instituted by the church.

MORAL TEACHING OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

1. I am the LORD your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me.
2. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the LORD'S Day.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
I. The Family in God's Plan
II. The Family and Society
III. The Duties of Family Members
IV. The Authorities In Civil Society

5. You shall not kill.

I. Respect for Human Life
- Intentional homicide
- Abortion
- Euthanasia
- Suicide
II. Respect for the Dignity of Persons
III. Respect for health
IV. Respect for the dead
V. Safeguarding Peace

6. You shall not commit adultery.

I. "Male and Female He Created Them..."
II. The Vocation to Chastity
 The integrity of the person
 The various forms of chastity
 Offenses against chastity
 Chastity and homosexuality
III. The Love of Husband and Wife
 The gift of a child
 IV. Offenses Against the Dignity of Marriage

7. You shall not steal

I. The Universal Destination and the Private Ownership of Goods
II. Respect for Persons and Their Goods
 Respect for the integrity of creation
III. The Social Doctrine of the Church
IV. Economic Activity and Social Justice

8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

I. Living in the Truth
II. To Bear Witness to the Truth
III. Offenses Against Truth
IV. Respect for the Truth
V. The Use of the Social Communications Media
VI. Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art

9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.

10. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.

THE HUMAN PERSON

- human as image of GOD (differs from animals/plants)
 intellect
 will
 dignity
- Human dignity
FREEDOM
- POWER– Reason – intellectual/language
- Free Will – Master of your acts
SOUL + BODY
- Recognize the voice of GOD
- Desire for happiness
 To know GOD
 To LOVE
 To SERVE

RESPONSIBILITY
- Imputability