Chapter 2 Blog! by Alina Valencia

Can I make a new rule???

alinavalencia — 2024-02-22 16:50:27 UTC

If one member of The Magisterium says that everyone has wear bright yellow shoes to church, this would have to go through all the members of the Magisterium to come to a conclusion that this most likely won't happen.

Bishops + Popes

emmasamuelson — 2024-02-22 16:54:17 UTC

All bishops and the pope are allowed in The Magisterium

The popes

2024-02-22 16:54:55 UTC

The message is passed on to each generation of bishops, under the guidelines of the Holy Spirit.

The stages of Gospel formation!!!

2024-02-22 16:59:28 UTC

The stages of Gospel formation

The life and teachings of Jesus
Oral Tradition
Written Tradition

Sacred scripture vs. Sacred tradition

emmasamuelson — 2024-02-22 16:59:54 UTC

While Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition may sound very similar they're actually opposites. Sacred Scripture is the written word of God while Sacred Tradition is the oral word of God passed down.

3-legged stool!

alinavalencia — 2024-02-22 17:00:06 UTC

Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture and The Magisterium all work together, Like the legs of a stool!

The Popes interpret Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture throughout each generation.

Each are equally important like how all 3 legs are needed to hold the stool steady.

Deposit of Faith

biancacasella — 2024-02-22 17:05:53 UTC

Deposit of Faith is the heritage of faith contained in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.

What do they have in common???

emmasamuelson — 2024-02-22 17:05:54 UTC

What does sacred scripture, sacred tradition, and the magisterium have in common?

Different ways to spread the word of God
Teaches the good news through all parts working together
Resembles the Holy Spirit and is guided by succession
Safeguards Divine Revelation

Tradition vs. tradition

alinavalencia — 2024-02-22 17:07:03 UTC

There are two different types of Traditions. T and t. Uppercase T are very important for Catholics to do.

Some examples of Big T are going to mass, doing the sign of the cross and the Sacraments.

lowercase t is still important but not needed/necessary.

Some examples of little t are wearing white at your Baptism and praying the Rosary.