The Holy Trinity
Father, Son and Spirit are not three grades of deity. Distinguish personal origin from the mission of the Son and Spirit in salvation.
Tradition note
Follow local parish or diocesan formation guidance for sacramental preparation.
Key points
- Father, Son and Spirit are not three grades of deity. Distinguish personal origin from the mission of the Son and Spirit in salvation.
- No. Mission and eternal origin must be distinguished and interpreted with the church source.
Learning objectives
- Does the sending of the Spirit alone settle every later procession dispute?
- Identify the church and limits of the source.
Practice and discussion
- Read the passage and the linked church source.
- Explain the answer in your own words and ask a local catechist about practice.
Scripture
- Matthew 28:18-20; John 15:26 — Read the literary context. Later ecclesial reception is supplied by the named source, not established by the passage alone.