THE ROMAN CATHOLICISM

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 ROMAN CATHOLICISM

Roman Catholicism is the oldest and largest branch of Christianity. There are
more than 1 billion Catholics worldwide. The Roman Catholic Church is led by
the pope. The pope rules the church from Vatican City, which is a separate country
inside Rome, Italy.

The Roman Catholic Church is an ancient religious institution boasting over a

billion members worldwide. As such, it is the largest Christian ecclesiastical body
in the world. Because of this alone, it is important to accurately understand the
Roman Catholic Church’s history and beliefs.
 THE PILLAR OF CATHOLIC

Pillars of the church serve the body of Christ

motivated by a sincere love for the Lord Jesus and
his church. These pillars are Creed, Prayer,
Sacraments, and Morality
 CREED
A creed, also known as a confession of faith, a
symbol, or a statement of faith, is a statement of
the shared beliefs of a community (often a
religious community) in a form which is
structured by subjects which summarize its core
tenets.
 PRAYER
Prayer is talking to God. Christians believe that
God created everyone to be in relationship with
him, and that he loves to hear from each one of
us as often as possible.
 SACRAMENTS
There are seven sacraments in the Church:
Baptism, Confirmation or Chrismation,
Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy
Orders, and Matrimony."
 MORALITY
Christian morality is a set of moral standards
based on the teachings of the Bible, especially
the teachings of Jesus
 DOGMAS

Dogma became the traditional term for truths

believed to be indispensable to the Christian
faith. The question of what precisely counts as
dogma is bound up with questions of
pronouncement and reception.
 HER DIVINE MOTHERHOOD
MARY IS PROPERLY CALLED THE
MOTHER OF GOD. BECAUSE HER SON,
JESUS CHRIST, IS BOTH TRUE GOD AND
TRUE MAN. NEVER DID CHRIST GIVE UP
ANY OF HIS TWO NATURES SINCE HIS
INCARNATION.
 HER PERPETUAL VIRGINITY
The perpetual virginity of Mary is a Christian
doctrine that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a virgin
"before, during and after" the birth of Christ. In
Western Christianity, the Catholic Church adheres to
the doctrine, as do some Lutherans, Anglicans,
Reformed, and other Protestants.
 HER IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
The Immaculate Conception is the belief that the
Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the
moment of her conception. It is one of the four
Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church. Debated
by medieval theologians, it was not defined as a
dogma until 1854.
 HER ASSUMPTION, BODY & SOUL
The dogma of the Assumption teaches that at the
end of her time on earth, Mary was taken up
body and soul into heaven. There, she sits at her
Son’s right hand, as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
 DO’S
 1. Regularly participate in Mass and
receive the Eucharist: Attending Mass and
receiving the Eucharist are essential
practices for Catholics to nourish their faith
and participate in the life of the Church.
 DO’S
 2. Engage in personal and communal
prayer: Catholics are encouraged to
develop a personal prayer life and
participate in communal prayer, such as
praying the Rosary or attending prayer
services.
 DO’S
 3. Seek reconciliation through the Sacrament of
Reconciliation (Confession): Catholics are
encouraged to regularly examine their
conscience, confess their sins, and seek
forgiveness through the Sacrament of
Reconciliation.
 DO’S
 4. Support charitable works and engage in
acts of service to others: Catholics are
called to show love and compassion by
supporting charitable organizations and
actively serving those in need.
 DO’S
 5. Follow the moral teachings of the
Church: Catholics are expected to adhere
to the moral teachings of the Church,
including respecting human life, promoting
social justice, and practicing fidelity in
relationships.
 DON’TS
1. DRESS MODESTLY, THE HOLY MASS IS NOT A FASHION SHOW.
2. CROSS YOURSELF WITH HOLY WATER ON ENTERING AND LEAVING THE
CHURCH.
3. CELL PHONES SHOULD NEVER BE USED DURING HOLY MASS.
4. BEFORE THE HOLY MASS BEGINS AND WHEN THE HOLY MASS IS GOING ON, SIT
QUIETLY IN CHURVH AND COMPOSE YOURSELF SANCTIMONIOUSLY.
5. AND THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF GOD. THE YOU SHALL NOT STEAL, YOU
SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME, YOU SHALL NOT STEAL, YOU
SHALL NOT MURDER, REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY, TO KEEP IT HOLY, YOU
SHALL NOT COVET, LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF, YOU SHALL NOT
MAKE IDOLS, HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.