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state or condition, principles, doctrines, a usage or characteristic, devotion or adherence

catholic
Late Latin catholicus, from the Greek adjective (katholikos) meaning "universal"

Catholic
used to describe the Christian Church in the early 2nd century to emphasize its universal scope

Catholicism is a specific tradition in the Christian churches in theology and doctrine, liturgy, ethics and spirituality.

Place of Origin:

Jerusalem
Founder:

Jesus Christ

Time of Origin

Approx. 33 AD.

Goal of Religion

To give glory to God and share Eternal

Life in Him

Geographical Distribution
and Predominance

Europe North, Central, & South America Africa Australia Philippines

Practices:

Catholics are expected to participate in

the liturgical life Celebrate and revere Jesus' sacrifice on the cross at Mass The celebration of seven sacraments;

Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Matrimony Anointing of Sick Holy Orders and Confession

Use of statues and pictures

Crosses Statues and pictures Depictions of Christ, Mary, and the

Saints.

Clergy:

Clergy are some of the formal leaders

within certain religions.

Ordained Catholic clergy are:

Deacons Priests Bishops

Laity:
the laity consists of all members who are
not a part of the clergy

Clothes

Clergy dress in robes, and many other

garments depending on rite and season.

Status of women

Women are Equal to men

Do not have the same dignity of men Not eligible for Ordination

Concept of Deity:

Believe in the Trinity.

Three persons in one God:
Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Scriptures:

Holy Bible
collection of 73 canonical books in two parts:

Old Testament
-46

New Testament
-27

Place of Worship:

Church Chapel Cathedral Basilica

Day of Worship

Worship should be a continual process

in the lives of Roman Catholics.

Sunday is not the only day Catholics

can attend Church for Mass.

Religious Law

Ten Commandments Canon law

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Papal decrees and orders

Life after death

Eternal Salvation in Heaven; Eternal Damnation in Hell; Temporal third state before Heaven
sate of purification, - Purgatory.

Human Nature

Inherited "original sin" from Adam

Marriage

A sacrament between one man and

one woman

Divorce does not exist in Catholicism

Means of Salvation

Seven Sacraments Good Works Salvation through faith and penance Belief in Jesus

Relationship with Jesus

Identity of Jesus

God incarnate Son of the Father The Messiah saviour of mankind Sole mediator between God and man

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