Unit 1: Lesson 6

Signs throughout Salvation History

Salvation History is the story of God’s saving actions in human history.

Catechism Connections:

CCC 774

CCC 1127-1128

CCC 1131

CCC 1115

CCC 1214-1215

CCC 1294

CCC 1325

CCC 1394

CCC 1450

CCC 1459

CCC 1519

CCC 1573

CCC 1623

Lesson Topics

Gospels

Old Testament

Interpretation

LESSON VOCABULARY

Covenant:

A sacred permanent bond of family relationship. God entered in a series of covenants with mankind throughout Salvation History to invite us to be part of His divine family and to prepare us gradually and in stages and in words and deeds to receive the gift of salvation. (68-96)

Miracle: 

A supernatural act of God that demonstrates His power over all things. Jesus performed many miracles because He is God. Jesus’ miracles invited people to believe in Him and showed the power of God. Jesus’ miracles were also signs of the Kingdom of God. (561)

Salvation History: 

The story of God’s love and mercy revealed to us throughout human history, culminating in Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross and Resurrection from the dead which won for us salvation from sin and death. (68-96)