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Salvation is Achieved through the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ:

• Salvation is God’s work of freeing humanity from sin and its consequences.
• This is accomplished through the Paschal Mystery, which includes Jesus’ life, ministry, death on the cross, resurrection, and ascension.
• By his sacrifice, Jesus redeems humanity and restores the broken relationship with God.
• We participate in salvation through faith, sacraments, and good works.

3. Eschatology – Death and the Afterlife:

• Death is the separation of the soul from the body.
• After death, all people face a particular judgment by God.
• The just (those in right relationship with God) experience eternal life in heaven, a state of perfect happiness and union with God.
• Those who die in unrepented sin experience eternal separation from God, often referred to as hell.

4. Freedom:

• Humans are created with free will, the ability to choose good or evil.
• True freedom is found in choosing God and aligning our will with his.
• Freedom is not absolute; it is limited by our fallen nature and consequences of sin.

5. Virtues:

• Virtues are good habits that dispose us to act in accordance with God’s will.
• There are three theological virtues: faith, hope, and charity (love).
• There are also four cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
• Virtues are developed through prayer, good works, and the sacraments.

6. Sin:

• Sin is any offense against God’s law.
• There are two main categories: mortal sin (serious offense that breaks our relationship with God) and venial sin (less serious offense that weakens our relationship with God).
• Sin separates us from God’s grace and ultimately leads to death, both physical and spiritual.
• Forgiveness of sin is possible through repentance and the sacrament of reconciliation.