It is grounded in Sacred Scripture and transmitted through Sacred Tradition, forming part of the coherent unity of Christian teaching. The theological articulation of tradition in patristic tradition developed over centuries through the reflection of the Fathers, the decrees of ecumenical councils, and the pastoral life of the Church. Tradition in Patristic Tradition designates a defined doctrinal reality within the Catholic faith that arises from divine revelation and is authoritatively interpreted by the Church’s Magisterium. In catechetical instruction, tradition in patristic tradition serves not merely as an abstract principle but as a lived reality shaping sacramental life, moral formation, and prayer. Ultimately, it contributes to the sanctification of the faithful and the building up of the Mystical Body of Christ.
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