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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Paraclete

Religion; Catholic church

A name for the Holy Spirit. The term was used by Jesus in the New Testament (cf. Jn 14:16) to indicate the promised gift of the Spirit as another consoler and advocate, who would continue his own ...

Blessed sacrament

Religion; Catholic church

A name given to the Holy Eucharist, especially the consecrated elements reserved in the tabernacle for adoration, or for the sick (1330).

Sacrifice

Religion; Catholic church

A ritual offering made to God by a priest on behalf of the people, as a sign of adoration, gratitude, supplication, and communion (2099). The perfect sacrifice was Christ's death on the cross; by ...

Theophany

Religion; Catholic church

A revelation or visible appearance of God, as in the case of Moses at Mount Sinai (2059).

Genuflection

Religion; Catholic church

A reverence made by bending the knee, especially to express adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (1378).

Conversion

Religion; Catholic church

A radical reorientation of the whole life away from sin and evil, and toward God. This change of heart or conversion is a central element of Christ's preaching, of the Church's ministry of ...