Sacred Tradition

Sacred Tradition is the living handing-on of the Gospel through the life and teaching of the Church, alongside Scripture. It flows from the apostles, who passed on what they received from Christ. This theme assures us that God's truth is preserved and transmitted across the generations.

• Also known as: Apostolic Tradition, Holy Tradition
• Role: Theme of the Gospel handed on
• Key Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 1 Corinthians 11:2, 2 Timothy 2:2

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