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What is Tradition?

In this discussion it is important to keep in mind what the Catholic Church means by tradition. The term does not refer to legends or mythological accounts, nor does it encompass transitory customs or practices which may change, as circumstances warrant, such as styles of priestly dress, particular forms of devotion to saints, or even liturgical rubrics. Sacred or apostolic tradition consists of the teachings that the apostles passed on orally through their preaching. These teachings largely (perhaps entirely) overlap with those contained in Scripture, but the mode of their transmission is different.

They have been handed down and entrusted to the Churchs. It is necessary that Christians believe in and follow this tradition as well as the Bible (Luke 10:16). The truth of the faith has been given primarily to the leaders of the Church (Eph. 3:5), who, with Christ, form the foundation of the Church (Eph. 2:20). The Church has been guided by the Holy Spirit, who protects this teaching from corruption (John 14:25-26, 16:13).

I'm well aware that my understanding of tradition and that of your religious institution are at variance, Salvation. There is a good five centuries worth of disagreement on this topic. Scripture is an anchor of truth, unchanging, because God's truth does not change. Therefore, if a new tradition arises, it's to be tested with scripture to see if such a belief is supported. If not, then it's not Christian. That's what Paul meant about standing firm and holding fast to the traditions taught by word and letter. Those words and letters are scripture. Stand firm and hold fast to scripture. To do otherwise is to fall prey to later innovations and unscriptural beliefs.

I looked in your article, but I do not see the Official List of Traditions the Apostle Paul’s referred to.

Will you please post it for the good of all Christians?

Scripture wouldn't mention things like abortion, birth control, DUI, speeding, mild altering drugs and other "sins" of today but we all know them as sins.
Peter and other Vicars of Christ can "bind" and "loose" because of Jesus' mandate to him and now to them.

As I recall there was even a Judaic form of "confession." Now we Catholics have the confessional and penance. Thank goodness we sinners don't have to wear the public "sackcloth and ashes" anymore. Otherwise we would all be getting the shampoo: Ashes-Out, for cleaner, brighter, shinier hair.