Statements Of Faith

Introduction Hearts of Jesus and Mary Ministry is based on the teachings of the Bible
Bible The Bible is the Word of God, and that its original manuscripts are free from errors and contradictions. It is the one and only infallible, authoritative, and trustworthy rule for faith and life. (2 Peter. 1:21, 2 Tim. 3:16). The Roman Catholic Apocrypha is inspired scripture and is part of the canon of scripture.
God God is the only Supreme Being with no gods created before or after Him in all of existence, in all places, in all time (Isaiah 43:10; 44:6; 44:8; 1 Tim. 1:17). He has always been God and was never anything else (Psalm 90:2). He is Holy (Rev. 4:8), Eternal (Isaiah 57:15), Omnipotent (Jer. 32:17, 27), Omnipresent (Psalm 139:7), Omniscient (1 John 3:20); etc. He is Love (1 John 4:8, 16); Light (1 John 1:5); Spirit (John 4:24); Truth (Psalm 117:2); Creator (Isaiah 40:12, 22, 26), etc. He is to be worshiped (Gen. 24:26; Ex. 4:31; 2 Chron. 29:28; 1 Cor. 14:25;Rev. 7:11). He is to be served (Matt. 4:10; 1 Cor. 6:19; Phil. 3:7; 1 Thess. 1:9; Heb. 9:14). He is to be proclaimed (Matt. 28:19f.; John 14:15f.; Acts 1:8).
Trinity God is three persons. There is one God in Whom are three eternal, distinct Persons–the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. Each person is divine. All three are one God, coeternal, coequal, etc., yet there is only one God–not three gods (Isaiah 44:6, 8; 45:5; Gen. 1:26-27; 3:22; Matt. 3:17; 28:19; Luke 9:35; 2 Cor. 13:14).
Jesus Jesus Christ is the Word (God) who became a man (John 1:1). He added human nature (Son of Man) to His divine nature (Son of God). He is both human and divine and, therefore, has two natures. Yet, He is one person–not two. (Phil. 2:5-11; Col. 2:9; 1 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 1:5-13; John 1:1-3, 14). Salvation comes through Him.
Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity. The Holy Ghost is a Person really distinct as such from the Father and the Son; He is God and consubstantial with the Father and the Son.
Virgin Birth Jesus Christ was miraculously conceived and born of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:42).
Blessed Virgin Mary The Blessed Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus. She is also the Mother of God, based on the incarnation of God the Son through Mary.
Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty,Creator of heaven and earth,

and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried;

He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead;

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and life everlasting.

Amen.

The Meaning Of The Apostles’ Creed The Apostle’s Creed is a list of what Catholics believe. The word creed itself means “I believe”. The Apostles’ Creed is the first of the Catholic Rosary prayers because it lists the important truths taught by Jesus. It summarizes who God is and how he deals with us, His children. This prayer deals with the Blessed Trinity. The belief in three persons in one God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The first part deals with God the Father. It tells about His role in creating “heaven and earth”. The Creed goes on to talk about God the Son, Who plays the role in our redemption. It lists important truths about Jesus Christ, the second Person of the Blessed Trinity. You state that He…was conceived by the Holy Spiritborn of the Virgin Mary suffered under Pontius Pilate was crucified, died and was buried descended into hell – [not hell where Satan is but to a place where the holy people who died before Jesus was born were awaiting His coming. They were not allowed to enter into heaven because of Adam and Eve’s, our first parent’s sin. Jesus opened the gates of heaven for them and you when He suffered and died on the cross. This part of the Creed deals with His going there and bringing them to heaven.]. Jesus rose again and then ascended into heaven

The Apostles Creed goes on tell what Catholics believe will happen: that Jesus “will come again to judge the living and the dead.”

The final part of the Creed talks about the Holy Spirit and His role in your sanctification.

 

As you pray you state that you believe in…

 

the Holy Catholic (universal) church,

the communion of Saints – [that people in heaven pray for people on earth and that people on earth pray for people suffering in purgatory, a place of purification before entering heaven]

the forgiveness of sins

the resurrection of the body – [when Jesus comes again your body will be resurrected and glorified]

and life everlasting – [your soul will never die. It will live forever.]

The Rosary The meaning of the Rosary is simply a Catholic prayer based upon the Bible that focuses on the events in the life of Jesus and that of Mary the Mother of Jesus.