Catholic church

Catholic church

The Catholic Church is the world's largest Christian Church with 1.2 billion members worldwide. It is among the oldest institutions in the world and has played a prominent role in western civilization. The Catholic heirarchy is lead by the Pope. The Catholic Church is Trinitarian and defines it's mission as spreading the word and teachings of Jesus Christ.

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Eternal life

Religion; Catholic church

Living forever with God in the happiness of heaven, entered after death by the souls of those who die in the grace and friendship of God (988, 1020). In preaching the kingdom of heaven, Jesus called ...

Catholic

Religion; Catholic church

One of the four marks or notes of the Church, taken from the Nicene Creed. The Church is catholic or universal both because she possesses the fullness of Christ's presence and the means of salvation, ...

Evangelist

Religion; Catholic church

One of the four authors to whom is ascribed the writing of the Gospels, i.e., Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (125, 120). The term is also used for one who works actively to spread and promote the ...

Perjury

Religion; Catholic church

Giving one's word under oath falsely, or making a promise under oath without intending to keep it. Perjury violates the second and eighth commandments (2152, 2476).

Eschatology

Religion; Catholic church

From the Greek word eschaton, meaning "last. " Eschatology refers to the area of Christian faith which is concerned about "the last things," and the coming of Jesus on "the last day": our human ...

Theological virtues

Religion; Catholic church

Gifts infused by God into the souls of the faithful to make them capable of acting as his children and of meriting eternal life. The theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity (1813).

Christ

Religion; Catholic church

From the Greek translation of the Hebrew Messiah, which means "anointed. " It became the name proper to Jesus because he accomplished perfectly the divine mission of priest, prophet, and King, ...