The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 36: The Nature of the Trinity

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Feb 5, 2023
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Trinity Dogma Formation

  • The dogma of the Holy Trinity is revealed in scripture, showing God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • The Church uses philosophical terms like substance, person, and relation to articulate this dogma.
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Distinct Persons in the Trinity

  • The Trinity is one God, not three separate gods with different expressions or masks.
  • The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct persons within one God.
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Relationality Within the Trinity

  • The divine persons of the Trinity are relative to one another.
  • The Father is defined by his relation to the Son, and vice versa.
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