And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
John 8:32
Welcome to Catholic Studies
Our parish is excited to introduce a text-based online Catholic Studies programme that aims to enhance one’s comprehension of the Catholic faith through informative reading and prayer. Individuals at any stage in their spiritual journey can find this resource beneficial, as it provides educational materials on core doctrines, historical events, traditions, and spiritual practices, all available at your fingertips to explore at your own pace.
Profile of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is recognised in Roman Catholicism as the incarnate Son of God, the second person of the Trinity, and the Saviour of humanity. He is seen as both divine and completely human. Born of the Virgin Mary through the Holy Spirit, He shared messages of love, forgiveness, and compassion and performed various miracles.
His crucifixion and resurrection are fundamental to the history of salvation, providing a means for reconciliation with God and the hope of attaining heaven in the afterlife. Catholics believe in Jesus’ presence through the Eucharist, the core of their faith and moral principles.
Name: Jesus Christ / Jesus of Nazareth / Jesus of Galilee
Born: 6-4 BC, in Bethlehem, Galilee, Roman-occupied province of Judaea on the 25th of December. (Now known as present-day Israel and the Palestinian territories)
Mother: Mary (The Holy Spirit conceived Jesus through a virgin birth)
Adoptive Father: Joseph
Home: Grew up in Nazareth. Later set his base of ministry in Capernaum.
Profession: Carpenter, Preacher, Religious Leader
Nationality: Roman-Judaean
Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
Religion: Judaism
Languages: Primary spoke Aramaic, learnt Hebrew, and came from a region where Latin and Greek were also prevalent.
Cause of Death: Crucifixion. The Sanhedrin found Jesus guilty of violating Sabbath law, threatening to destroy the Holy Temple, practicing sorcery, and claiming to be the Messiah, all of which were considered blasphemy, leading to his crucifixion. Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect of Judaea, found Jesus not guilty, but pressure from religious authorities and a mob of unruly spectators ultimately led Pilate to condemn Jesus to death.
Died: Approx 30-33 AD, Jerusalem, Roman-occupied Judaea. Resurrected 3 days later, around the age of 33.
