1. The Redemptive Nature of Christ’s Earthly life

2. God’s saving plan is revealed through the Son, Jesus Christ
It is understood with the guidance of the Holy Spirit
It is understood through all of Jesus’ life and life activities: his prayer, poverty, humility, etc.

3. Christ’s Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension reveal his and his Father’s glory.
These are the events that comprise the Paschal Mystery

4. The Luminous Mysteries
In 2002, Pope John Paul II recommended at new set of mysteries to be added to the Rosary prayer
Called the Luminous mysteries or mysteries of light
Jesus clearly identified as the Messiah, the Savior, the Son of God, and “light of the world in these five mysteries

5. Kingdom of God
Each of the luminous mysteries is a revelation of the Kingdom of God
The Kingdom or Reign of God is the “place” where the fullness of God’s grace is present and humans are restored to full communion with God and one another. The culmination of God’s plan of salvation.
The fullness of the Kingdom is found in Jesus.

6. The Baptism in the Jordan
Found in all four Gospels
Baptized by John
John prepares the way for Jesus
Beginning of Jesus’ public ministry

7. The Wedding at Cana John’s Gospel contains seven miracles
Each miracle is a sign that reveals Jesus as Son of God
Shows his power over Creation
Recalls the time at the beginning of Christ’s public ministry

8. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
Not a one time event.
Proclaimed through many miracles and teachings.
“The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

9. The Transfiguration Found in the three synoptic gospels
There, he reveals his glory.
Moses and Elijah appear with him.
The Father stated, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
Moses represents the Law, Elijah the message of the prophets.
Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the prophets.

10. The Institution of the Eucharist
Found in the synoptic Gospels and in I Corinthians
Implied in the Gospel of John
Jesus institutes the Eucharist at the “Last Supper,” a Passover celebration meal.
A remembrance and renewal of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Jesus becomes the Paschal Lamb, freeing humanity from sin and death.