Resurrection of Christ and Catholic Teachings
Christ’s Resurrection: Historical Testimony
Christ the Resurrection: An extraordinary event that leaves traces in history. Despite the desolation of Friday, the holy euphoria of Resurrection Sunday prevails. Millions affirm that Christ is alive, an uninterrupted chain of witnesses: John, the Church Fathers, Saint Augustine, Saint Francis of Assisi. Is it a reliable testimony? The Resurrection is a great sign, the foundation of Christian origin. Jesus had a special relationship with the God of Nazareth. His words and works testify to his messianic consciousness, fulfilling prophecies.
Who Loves Jesus and Why?
Truth, light, way, life, and eternal life. Forgiveness gives true meaning. Jesus reminds us that life is not easy; each one carries their cross. Who can design our freedom? Jesus Christ reveals himself as the one who establishes God’s kingdom in human history.
Conclusions: Christ and the Church
Christ loves with an infinite heart, reveals divine life, and leads us to God. The Resurrection proves He is alive, not a lie or myth, appealing to reason and heart. The Church: Questions arise about the meaning of life, resolved in the mystery of Christ. The Church claims to be the actual presence of Christ, an unprecedented assertion. Does the Church do what Christ does? Christ intended to save by showing truth and giving grace through sacraments. The Church, linked to Christ from the beginning, preached a spiritual kingdom, gathered disciples, and established a structure with the twelve apostles. Matthew trained them, delivered the Eucharist, and sent them to make disciples of all nations. Christ chose the Church as a way of becoming present. The center of the Church is Christ in the Eucharist.
Why is the Church Perceived Differently?
- Failure to delve into the question of Christ.
- A cultural environment rejecting substantive issues.
- Lack of faithfulness among Christians.
Conclusions: The Church as a Community
The Church is a lively community supporting sacraments and charity. Why am I Catholic? Because Christ is its founder, because it seeks truth, because I join Christ in his sacraments, and because I was baptized. Knowledge of Christ is fundamental. Sacraments are sensible signs instructed by God to give us grace.
Sacraments
Sacraments aid spiritual life alongside material life. They include Baptism, Confirmation, Communion, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Sacraments Division: Sacraments of the living (Confirmation, Eucharist, Marriage) and sacraments of the dead (Baptism, Penance). Sacraments with character: Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. Elements: Matter, form, minister, and subject.
Bioethics
Ethics or morals can be fundamental or special. Fundamental: Based on opinion, natural law, and freedom. Special: Based on the Ten Commandments. An ethical act has three characteristics: end, fear, and consequence. Bioethics: The systematic study of human behavior in life sciences and healthcare, examined in light of values and ethical principles. Two Major Schools: Personalist bioethics (integral good of the person) and utilitarian bioethics (usefulness and consequence). Personalist Bioethics Principles: Human life has absolute and inviolable value. There is a connection between life, truth, and freedom. Cure, not manipulate. Not everything technically possible is ethically correct. Principle of Double Effect: Four criteria must be met.