TheoFonsAt the sources of the faith

General Catechetical Directory

DCG · Directory · Congregation for the Clergy · 1971 · EN · 134 paragraphs · vatican.va ↗

The greatest of God’s works is the incarnation of his Son, Jesus Christ. Being the Firstborn of all creation, he is before all and all things hold together in him (cf. Col. 1, 15-17). All things have been created in him, through him, and for him (cf. Col. 1, 15 if.). Having become obedient unto death, he was exalted as Lord of all things, and was manifested to US through his resurrection as God’s Son in power (cf. Rom. 1, 4). Being the Firstborn of the dead, he gives life to all (cf. 1, Cor. 15, 22): in him we were created new men (cf. Eph. 2, 10); through him all creatures will be liberated from the slavery of corruption (cf. Rom. 8, 19-21). "There is no salvation in anyone else" (Acts 4, 12).