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Faith

theological

Definition

"Faith is the theological virtue by which we believe in God and all that He has said and revealed to us, because He is Truth itself. By faith, the person freely commits their entire self to God, offering 'the full submission of intellect and will' (Dei Verbum 5)."

Classification

Category

theological

Clinical Applications

  • Existential crises
  • Loss of meaning
  • Spiritual dryness
  • Doubt and anxiety

CCMMP Integration

Created: Openness to transcendence as fundamental human capacity; trust in God as ground of being

Virtue Overview

Category

theological

Therapeutic Tags

anxietypurposegrief
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