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• Jesus - He commanded the apostles to preach the Gospel.

• Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – the three divine Persons who, though really distinct from one another, are one and
the same God, having one and the same divine nature
• Mystery of the Most Holy Trinity – the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in
Himself.
• Holy Trinity – used to describe the Christian belief that God is one Being in three persons.
• John the Baptist – he baptized Jesus and witnessed the Holy Spirit descending like a dove.
• 12 Articles of Faith - the chief truths taught by Jesus Christ.
• 1st Article – we profess our belief in the Father Almighty.
• 2nd Article – we profess our belief in Jesus Christ, the only and unique Son of God and acknowledges His divinity
and authority as Lord.
• 3rd Article – we profess our belief in the miraculous conception of Jesus, affirming both His divine origin and His
true humanity through Mary.
• 4th Article – we recall Jesus’ real suffering and death on the cross, emphasizing His sacrifice for humanity.
• 5th Article – we profess our belief that after He died, Jesus descended to the realm of the dead and then rose from
the dead on the third day, demonstrating His victory over sin and death.
• 6th Article – we profess Jesus’ ascension signifies His return to divine glory and His ongoing role as our advocate
with the Father.
• 7th Article – we, Christians, profess our belief that Jesus will return at the end of time to judge all people, both those
alive and those who have died.
• 8th Article – we affirm our belief in the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, who guides, empowers, and
sanctifies believers.
• 9th Article – we affirm our belief to the universal community of believers (the Church) and the spiritual unity shared
among all Christians, both living and dead.
• 10th Article – we express our faith in God’s mercy and the possibility of forgiveness through Christ, especially
through baptism and penance.
• 11th Article – we profess our belief that, at the end of time, all the dead will rise and be reunited with their bodies
for final judgment.
• 12th Article – we proclaim our belief in eternal life with God for those who are saved, affirming hope beyond death.
• Nicene Creed – is widely used in Christian Liturgy.
• Four Pillars of the Catholic Faith – provide the essential framework for understanding and living out Catholic
beliefs and practices.
• Creed – summarizes the core beliefs of the Catholic Church.
• Sacraments – sacred rituals instituted by Christ that convey God’s grace to the faithful.
• Commandments – refers to the way Catholics are called to live according to the teachings of Jesus; This pillar
emphasizes living a virtuous life.
• Prayer – the means by which Catholics communicate with God, seek guidance, give thanks, and grow in their
relationship with Him.
• Two Modes of Transmission of Divine Revelation – Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture.
• Sacred Scripture - refers to the written Word of God, the Bible, which was inspired by the Holy Spirit and recorded
by the apostles and their associates.
• Sacred Tradition - living transmission of the Word of God, entrusted to the apostles and handed down through
their successors, the pope, bishops, and priests.
• Church’s Magisterium – the official teaching authority of the Catholic Church, composed of the Pope and the
bishops in communion with Him.
• Peter (Simon Peter) – The leader of the apostles, originally a fisherman, known for his strong faith and later
martyrdom in Rome.
• Andrew – Brother of Peter, also a fisherman, and one of John the Baptist’s disciples before following Jesus.
• James the Great (son of Zebedee) – Brother of John, part of Jesus’ inner circle, and the first apostle martyred.
• John (son of Zebedee) – Brother of James, known as the “beloved disciple,” author of several New Testament
books.
• Philip – From Bethsaida, eager to share Jesus with others.
• Bartholomew (Nathanael) – A friend of Philip, often identified as Nathanael.
• Thomas (Didymus) – Known for doubting Jesus’ resurrection until he saw Him.
• Matthew (Levi) – A former tax collector who became an apostle and gospel writer.
• James the Less (son of Alphaeus) – little is known about him.
• Thaddeus (Jude, son of James) – Also called Judas son of James; little is known; has three names, namely: (1)
Judas, (2) Lebbaeus, and (3) Thaddeus.
• Simon the Zealot – Possibly a former member of a nationalist Jewish group.
• Judas Iscariot – The apostle who betrayed Jesus and later took his own life.
• Matthias – replace Judas Iscariot as the twelfth apostle after Judas’ death.
• Gospel – the heart of all the Scriptures; means good news.
• Matthew – was a former tax collector and one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. His Gospel emphasizes Jesus as
the Messiah and teacher, and he is often symbolized by a man/angel because his Gospel begins with the angelic
announcement to Joseph.
• Mark – was a follower of the Apostle Peter and is considered an "apostolic man." His Gospel is the shortest and
focuses on the actions and miracles of Jesus. Mark’s symbol is lion.
• Luke – was a physician and companion of Paul. He wrote a detailed and orderly account of Jesus' life, including
unique stories like the Good Samaritan. Luke’s symbol is bull/ox, representing sacrifice.
• John – was one of the Twelve Apostles and is often called the “beloved disciple.” His Gospel is more theological
and focuses on the divinity of Christ. John’s symbol is eagle. His gospel is not part of synoptic gospels because he
presents a distinct perspective.
• Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke – known as the Synoptic Gospels because they share many stories in similar
sequences.
• Old Testament – composed of 46 books and is traditionally divided into several main categories based on their
content and purpose.
• Canon of Scripture – the complete list of writings of the sacred books.
• Gospel of Judas – is not inspired by the Holy Spirit and it contradict to the divine revealed truths which the Catholic
Church accepts and teaches.
• Four Marks of the Catholic Church – (1) One, (2) Holy, (3) Catholic, and (4) Apostolic; these are four essential
characteristics that describe the true nature and mission of the Church. These marks are professed in the Nicene
Creed every Sunday during Mass and are foundational to Catholic identity.
• One - The Church is one because it is a single, united body founded by Jesus Christ.
• Holy - The Church is holy because it is united with Jesus Christ, who is the source of all holiness. The Holy Spirit
dwells within the Church and sanctifies its members, guiding them toward holiness.
• Catholic - The word catholic means “universal.” The Church is catholic because it is meant for all people, in all
places, and for all time. It possesses the fullness of the means of salvation and is sent on a mission to proclaim the
Gospel to the entire world.
• Apostolic - The Church is apostolic because it was founded on the apostles and continues their teaching and mission.
The pope and bishops are successors of the apostles, preserving and passing on the apostolic faith through Scripture
and Tradition.

OLD TESTAMENT
1. The Pentateuch Books
2. The Historical Books
3. The Wisdom Books
4. The Prophetic Books

OLD TESTAMENT
Book Name of Book Book Abbreviation
The Book of Genesis Gn
The Book of Exodus Ex
1. PENTATEUCH BOOKS The Book of Leviticus Lev
The Book of Numbers Nm
The Book of Deuteronomy Dr
The Book of Joshua Jos
The Book of Judges Jgs
The Book of Ruth Ru
The First Book of Samuel 1 Sm
The Second Book of Samuel 2 Sm
The First Book of Kings 1 Kgs
The Second Book of Kings 2 Kgs
The First Book of Chronicles 1 Chr
2. HISTORICAL BOOKS
The Second Book of Chronicles 2 Chr
The Book of Ezra Ezr
The Book of Nehemiah Neh
The Book of Tobit Tb
The Book of Judith Jdt
The Book of Esther Est
The First Book of Maccabees 1 Mc
The Second Book of Maccabees 2 Mc
The Book of Job Jb
3. WISDOM BOOKS
The Book of Psalms Ps
 The Book of Proverbs Prv
The Book of Ecclesiastes (or
Eccl
Qohelet)
The Book of Song of Songs Song
The Book of Wisdom Wis
The Book of Sirach (or
Sir
Ecclesiasticus)
The Book of Isiah Is
The Book of Jeremiah Jer
The Book of Lamentations Lam
The Book of Baruch Bar
The Book of Ezekiel Ez
The Book of Daniel Dn
The Book of Hosea Hos
The Book of Joel Jl
The Book of Amos Am
4. PROPHETIC BOOKS
The Book of Obadiah Ob
The Book of Jonah Jon
The Book of Micah Mi
The Book of Nahum Na
The Book of Habakkuk Hb
The Book of Zephaniah Zep
The Book of Haggai Hg
The Book of Zechariah Zec
The Book of Malachi Mal

NEW TESTAMENT
1. The Gospels and Acts
2. The Letter (Epistles) and Revelation

NEW TESTAMENT
Book Name of Book Book Abbreviation
The Gospel of Matthew Mt
The Gospel of Mark Mk
1. Gospels and Acts The Gospel of Luke Lk
The Gospel of John Jn
The Acts of the Apostles Acts
The Letter of Paul to the Romans Rom
The First Letter of Paul to the
1 Cor
Corinthians
The Second Letter of Paul to the
2 Cor
Corinthians
The Letter of Paul to the Galatians Gal
The Letter of Paul to the
Eph
Ephesians
The Letter of Paul to the
Phil
Philippians
2. The Letters (Epistles) and The Letter of Paul to the
Col
Revelation Colossians
The First Letter of Paul to the
1 Thes
Thessalonians
The Second Letter of Paul to the
2 Thes
Thessalonians
The First Letter of Paul to Timothy 1 Tm
The Second Letter of Paul to
2 Tm
Timothy
The Letter of Paul to Titus Ti
The Letter of Paul to Philemon Phlm
The Letter of Paul to the Hebrews Heb
 The Letter of James Jas
The First Letter of Peter 1 Pt
The Second Letter of Peter 2 Pt
The First Letter of John 1 Jn
The Second Letter of John 2 Jn
The Third Letter of John 3 Jn
The Letter of Jude Jude
The Book of Revelation, or the
Rv, Apoc
Apocalypse