Tradition and Sacred Scripture

Relationship Between Tradition and 

Sacred Scripture

Sacred tradition and sacred scripture have a similar source, the divine well-spring, which allows them to make present and fruitful the mystery of Christ in the Church. Sacred tradition "transmits in its entirety the Word of God which has been entrusted to the apostles by Christ the Lord and the Holy Spirit". Sacred Scripture "is the speech of God" written under the breath of the Holy Spirit. 

The Church does not work solely alone but in order to transmit and interpret the Revelation, Scripture and Tradition must be equally accepted and honored with sentiments of devotion and reverence. 

Traditions have differed in the generations. Hence, first generations of Christians did not have the New Testament which, "demonstrates the process of living Tradition." Tradition is distinguished among the churches which retain, modify or abandon these traditions (theological, disciplinary, liturgical, or devotional). 

Source: 

Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Catechism of the Catholic Church. New York: Doubleday, 1995. Print. 

Part One: The Profession of Faith
Section One: "I Believe" - "We Believe"
Chapter Two: God Comes to Meet Man
Article 2: The Transmission of Divine Revelation
II. The Relationship Between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture (31)