Saintly Christian writers of the early centuries of the Church who are recognized as special witness of the Faith

A letter written by the Pope about Church teaching

Everything in Scripture & Tradition, handed on from Apostles, & preserved by the Magisterium

Growing in our understanding of God’s revelation

A gathering of all the bishops in union with the Pope to discuss Church concerns

Teachings of Jesus passed on to His followers orally and in creeds, worship, etc.

The statement of Belief

Christian writers of the early centuries of the Church

The written Word of God

Communication by God to humanity regarding the truths about Himself

“The sense of the faithful” - refers to what the faithful have believed over the centuries

Holy theologians of Christian doctrine

Affirmed that Jesus is true God (“one in being with the Father”; consubstantial.

Affirmed that Jesus is one Divine Person with two natures: 100% Human and 100% Divine

Affirmed that Jesus is one Divine Person with two natures: 100% Human and 100% Divine

Proclaimed Mary as Theotokos or “God-bearer”, Mother of God; and Jesus as one Divine Person

Reaffirmed Church teaching on the Trinity and the Incarnation