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Lesson 4

The Old and New Testaments

The Old and New Testaments form an organic unity, naturally fitting together and helping us understand the other.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Essential Lessons

Day 1 & 2

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Old Testament
    :
    The first 46 books of Scripture that tell the story of the Old Covenant. The Old Covenant contains all the ways that God revealed Himself to us in Salvation History in order to prepare us for salvation.
  • New Testament
    :
    The 27 books of the Bible that appear after the Old Testament. They tell the story of Jesus’ life, teachings, Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension. The New Testament also tells the story of the beginning of His Church guided by the Holy Spirit. The four Gospels hold a place of special importance in the New Testament and all of Scripture.
  • Old Covenant
    :
    All the ways that God revealed Himself to us in Salvation History in order to prepare us for salvation. The story of the Old Covenant is found in the Old Testament.
  • New Covenant
    :
    The new and everlasting covenant won for us by Christ’s Paschal Mystery. In this covenant is the fulfillment of centuries of prophecies and all of God’s promises for the forgiveness of sins. We are made members of the New Covenant by our Baptism and we renew and participate in the covenant every time we receive the Eucharist. All people are invited to be members of the New Covenant.
  • Canon
    :
    The official list of inspired books that appear in the Bible. The Catholic canon of Scripture includes 46 Old Testament books and 27 New Testament books.

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