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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John the Baptist

Religion; Catholic church

The immediate precursor or herald of Jesus. John identified Jesus as the Messianic Lamb of God and baptised him in the Jordan River. With prophetic power, John gave witness to Jesus by his preaching, ...

Word of God

Religion; Catholic church

The entire content of Revelation as contained in the Holy Bible and proclaimed in the Church. In John's Gospel, God's "Word" means his only-begotten Son, who is the fullness of God's Revelation and ...

Assumption

Religion; Catholic church

The dogma which recognises the Blessed Virgin Mary's singular participation in her Son's Resurrection by which she was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, when the course of her earthly life ...

Prayer

Religion; Catholic church

The elevation of the mind and heart to God in praise of his glory; a petition made to God for some desired good, or in thanksgiving for a good received, or in intercession for others before God. ...

Social sin

Religion; Catholic church

The effect of sin over time, which can affect society and its institutions to create "structures of sin," by analogy called "social sin" (1869).

Rites

Religion; Catholic church

The diverse liturgical traditions in which the one catholic and apostolic faith has come to be expressed and celebrated in various cultures and lands; for example, in the West, the Roman and ...

Providence

Religion; Catholic church

The dispositions by which God guides his creation toward its perfection yet to be attained; the protection and governance of God over all creation (302).