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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Civil allegiance

Religion; Catholic church

By civil allegiance is meant the duty of loyalty and obedience which a person owes to the State of which he is a citizen.

Liturgical colours

Religion; Catholic church

By a law of her liturgy the Church directs that the vestments worn by her sacred ministers, and the drapery used in the decoration of the altar should correspond in colour to that which is prescribed ...

Conclave

Religion; Catholic church

The closed room or hall specially set aside and prepared for the cardinals when electing a pope; also the assembly of the cardinals for the canonical execution of this purpose.

Concelebration

Religion; Catholic church

Concelebration is the rite by which several priests say Mass together, all consecrating the same bread and wine.

Cowl

Religion; Catholic church

A hood worn in many religious orders. The name was originally used for a kind of bag in which grocers sold their wares, then for an article of dress that was like it in shape.

Credence

Religion; Catholic church

A small table of wood, marble, or other suitable material placed within the sanctuary of a church and near the wall at the Epistle side, for the purpose of holding the cruets, acolytes' candles, and ...