ONE GOD
infinite, created all things
only one ME
TWO NATURES IN CHRIST
human—truly man
divine—truly God
THREE PERSONS IN ONE GOD
Father—creator
Son—redeemer
Spirit—sanctifier
like a shamrock/ice, water, steam
FOUR GOSPEL WRITERS
Matthew—apostle, tax collector
Mark—disciple of Peter
Luke—disciple of Paul
John—apostle, the “beloved disciple”
FIVE WOUNDS OF CHRIST
side, hands, feet,
Also: Five parts of a good confession:
examination of conscience, contrition, confession, resolution, penance
SIX HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
January 1–Mary, Mother of God;
Ascension Thursday–(date varies);
August 15–Assumption of Mary;
November 1–All Saints;
December 8–Immaculate Conception;
December 25–Christ’s birth
SEVEN SACRAMENTS
Baptism;
Penance;
Holy Eucharist;
Confirmation;
Matrimony;
Holy Orders;
Anointing of the Sick
EIGHT BEATITUDES
Blessed are:
the poor in spirit;
the meek;
the sorrowing;
those who hunger and thirst for justice;
the merciful;
the pure of heart;
the peacemakers,
those who suffer persecution for the sake of justice.
NINE FIRST FRIDAYS
Our Lord promised St. Margaret Mary Alocoque that those who receive Holy Communion on nine consecutive First Fridays,
and receive the Sacrament of Penance will not die in God's displeasure.
TEN COMMANDMENTS
1. I am the Lord your God; you shall not have other gods besides 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.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
ELEVEN APOSTLES REMAINED FAITHFUL
Peter, Andrew, James the Great, John, Thomas, James the Less, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon, Jude Thaddeus
TWELVE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Goodness, Long-Suffering, Humility, Faithfulness, Modesty, Continence, Chastity and Fineness.