Paragraph 2220

2220. For Christians a special gratitude is due to those from whom they have received the gift of faith, the grace of Baptism, and life in the Church. These may include parents, grandparents, other members of the family, pastors, catechists, and other teachers or friends. “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you.”28


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

487. What responsibility do human persons have in regard to their own sexual identity?

434. “Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16).

223. How does the Holy Spirit work in the liturgy of the Church?

510. When does the Church intervene in social areas?

247. Why is the one Mystery of Christ celebrated by the Church according to various liturgical traditions?

433. Why is the Christian moral life indispensable for the proclamation of the Gospel?

161. Why is the Church one?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

How to deal with conflicts and disagreements between brothers: the example of Joseph’s children (Joshua 17-19)?

What is the power of gratitude and how can we practice it in our daily lives, according to Psalm 100?

What is the cyclicality of Israel’s history and how is it portrayed in Judges 3-16?

How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?

What does the statement “God so loved the world that he gave his son” in John 3:16 mean?

How do the Psalms teach us to be more sensitive to God’s presence (Psalm 139:1-4)?

What is the story of Uzziah and how was he punished for disobeying God?