The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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PART 1, SECTION 1

CHAPTER THREE: MAN'S RESPONSE TO GOD ARTICLE 1: I BELIEVE I. THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH Abraham - "father of all who believe" Mary - "Blessed is she who believed" II. "I KNOW WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED"¹⁶ To believe in God alone To believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God To believe in the Holy Spirit III. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FAITH Faith is a grace Faith is a human act Faith and understanding The freedom of faith The necessity of faith Perseverance in faith Faith - the beginning of eternal life ARTICLE 2: WE BELIEVE I. "LORD, LOOK UPON THE FAITH OF YOUR CHURCH" II. THE LANGUAGE OF FAITH III. ONLY ONE FAITH