Catholic Theology Through Code
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These foundational concepts will give you the framework to understand everything else
Nature vs Person
Foundational Concepts
The foundational distinction that unlocks understanding of Trinity and Incarnation
class HumanNature { } // Shared by all
const person = new Person(nature)Scripture and Divine Revelation
Foundational Concepts
How God reveals Himself through Scripture and Tradition - understanding divine communication through source code, documentation, and compilation concepts
const revelation = await Scripture.parse()
+ Tradition.interpret()The Trinity
Core Doctrine
Understanding the Three Divine Persons in One God through object-oriented programming concepts
class God {
Father, Son, HolySpirit
// One essence, three persons
}The Incarnation: The Hypostatic Union
Core Doctrine
Understanding how Christ is one Person with two natures - divine and human - united without confusion, change, division, or separation
class Jesus implements Divine, Human {
// Two natures, one person
}Learning Paths
Follow curated journeys through theological concepts, organized by theme and difficulty
Foundational Theology
BeginnerCore concepts for understanding Catholic doctrine. These fundamental ideas form the bedrock of theological thinking and provide essential vocabulary for exploring deeper mysteries. Start here if you're new to theology or want to solidify your understanding of key terms.
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Salvation History
IntermediateThe story of fall, redemption, and eternal life. Explore humanity's relationship with God from the original state of grace through sin, Christ's redemptive work, and our ultimate destiny. This path reveals how God's mercy and grace operate in human history and individual lives.
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The Church & Authority
IntermediateUnderstanding the Catholic Church and its teachings. Discover how Christ established His Church as both a visible institution and mystical body, with divinely appointed authority to preserve and interpret revelation. Learn about the roles of the Pope, bishops, and the communion that unites all believers across time and space.
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Moral & Spiritual Life
AdvancedLiving the faith through virtue and prayer. Explore how Catholics are called to grow in holiness through the cultivation of virtue, guided by natural law and divine grace. This path covers both the intellectual foundations of moral theology and the practical aspects of spiritual development through prayer and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
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Deep Mysteries
AdvancedProfound theological concepts and sacramental realities. Delve into the most complex and awe-inspiring aspects of Catholic teaching, from the Eucharistic miracle of transubstantiation to the final destiny of creation. These advanced topics require solid grounding in foundational concepts but offer profound insights into God's plan for humanity and the cosmos.
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