what is the center of catholic faith?
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God,\nThe Holy Trinity,\nThe Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.\n\nAll other doctrines and beliefs are centered in the Triune God.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Catholics are Christians.  Christians believe in God.\n\nHence....
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The biggest difference is that catholics believe in the virgin mary as a god. because Jesus is God, catholics believe Mary must have been a god as well, thus Jesus would be 100% God. however, the Bible makes no claims for mary being a god. Jesus was 100% God and 100% man.
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Many of your questions about becoming Catholic and their beliefs can be answered here.
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The best places are the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) and the Code of Canon Law (CCL).\n\nBaptism\n+ CCC: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2.htm#art1\n+ CCL: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P2U.HTM\n\nEucharist (Communion): \n+ CCC: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt1art3.htm\n+ CCL: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P36.HTM\n\nWith love in Christ.
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I was raised a Catholic but was never taught anything about faith and that you need it to be saved. I was mostly religious stuff like confessing your sins to a priest when all along I could have just talked to God myself. Why go to the priest anyway???  And the whole rosary thing I never understood. I was taught all the religious aspects  but never the way to know for sure that you have eternal life. Which is FAITH in Jesus and trusting that He is the ONLY way to get to heaven. For it is by grace we have been saved through FAITH and this is not from us but it is a GIFT from God, not by works so that no one can boast. I am so glad that I KNOW that I have eternal life!!!! -I am not saying anything bad about Catholics but just my experience. I actually know many catholics who believe it is by faith and that the other religious stuff means nothing. Besides "religion" is man made, it doesn't matter what one you are as long as you have faith in jesus for salvation.
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Catholics are Christians....  \n\nChristianity is a major world religion developed in the first century AD based on the belief that Jesus of Nazareth was the promised Messiah or Christ of Israel. Followers, called Christians, were initially viewed as a sect of Judaism. It quickly developed as a separate religion as Jewish Christians became outnumbered by non-Jewish converts and, through a strong missionary emphasis, Christianity became a diverse worldwide movement. \n\nTheir scripture is the Bible, which contains the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament) and the Christian Scriptures (New Testament). Except for cults, aberrant sects, and Liberal Christianity, those who claim to be Christians have historically believed the following: There is only one true God eternally revealed in three distinct Persons - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (the Trinity). \n\nHuman beings are sinners who (without the grace of God received through faith in Christ) are eternally lost. Jesus, who is God in the flesh, died on the cross and rose physically from the dead as the sole and sufficient payment for the sins of humanity.\n\nAs a whole, however, the differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism are still seen most clearly in the issues of the Reformation. The 16th century reformers distinguished themselves from Catholicism in two key ways. \n\nFirst, they saw the Bible as the sole foundation for authority (sola scriptura) rather than the Pope, church dogma or tradition. \n\nSecond, the reformers taught salvation by “grace alone” (sola gracia). They also insisted that sola gracia could be faithfully maintained only by understanding the gospel to be the message of a free pardon and righteous standing with God through “faith alone” (sola fide) in the imputed righteousness of Christ. \n\nThe Roman Catholic Church claimed (and still claims) to affirm sola gracia, but anathematized sola fide, teaching instead that grace is received and maintained by a combination of faith plus works (religious rites, sacraments, or human endeavor). \n\n\nChris·tian    (krschn)\n\nADJECTIVE: \n\nProfessing belief in Jesus as Christ or following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. \nRelating to or derived from Jesus or Jesus's teachings. \nManifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus; Christlike. \nRelating to or characteristic of Christianity or its adherents. \nShowing a loving concern for others; humane. \n\nNOUN: \n\nOne who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. \nOne who lives according to the teachings of Jesus. \n\n\nChristian Denominations and Sects\n\nAfrican Methodist Episcopal \nAfrican Methodist Episcopal Zion \nAfrican Orthodox Church \nAmerican Baptist Churches USA \nAmish \nAnabaptist \nAnglican Catholic Church  \nAntiochian Orthodox  \nArmenian Evangelical Church \nArmenian Orthodox  \nAssemblies of God \nAssociated Gospel Churches of Canada  \nAssociation of Vineyard Churches \nBaptist \nBaptist Bible Fellowship \nBranch Davidian \nBrethren in Christ \nBruderhof Communities \nByzantine Catholic Church  \nCalvary Chapel \nCalvinist \nCatholic \nCell Church \nCeltic Orthodox  \nCharismatic Episcopal Church \nChristadelphian \nChristian and Missionary Alliance \nChristian Churches of God \nChristian Identity \nChristian Reformed Church \nChristian Science \nChurch of God \nChurch of God \nChurch of God \nChurch of God in Christ \nChurch of God of Prophecy \nChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints \nChurch of Scotland  \nChurch of South India \nChurch of the Brethren \nChurch of the Lutheran Brethren of America \nChurch of the Nazarene \nChurch of the New Jerusalem \nChurch of the United Brethren in Christ \nChurch Universal and Triumphant \nChurches of Christ \nChurches of God General Conference \nCongregational Christian Churches \nCoptic Orthodox  \nCumberland Presbyterian Church \nDisciples of Christ \nEpiscopal  \nEthiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Churc
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I think this question should be in religion, don't you?\nIt started with the catholic faith.
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Well, that depends on who you ask and what qualifies as "start." :)\n\nJesus told Peter he was to be "the rock" on which he (Jesus) would build his church. Catholics take that to refer to Peter as the head of the church - then they see Peter as the Bishop of the Church in Rome, which would make him the first Pope. They see each successive Bishop of Rome as being Pope, as well, in a line of succession from Peter. \n\nSo, you could point to Pentecost (when the Holy Spirit comes down on the Apostles in Acts), as the start of the church itself. Or, you could see it, in a way, as being when Jesus named Peter.\n\nAs to the history, we know Bishops of Rome were pretty powerful at least as early as the 2nd century, but we really don't have evidence of them being considered the universal head of the church (ie-the Pope) until the 3rd or 4th century.
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If you are Episcopalian, you believe in the Via Media, or the "Middle Way" between Catholicism and Protestantism. Episcopal tradition rests on Scripture, Tradition, and Reason. For that reason, we tend to not rely on dogma, and generally accept a wide array of opinions. \n\nWhile there is a catechism, it is not nearly as exhaustive or detailed as that of the Catholic church. \n\nIn short, I think the best way to think of the Episcopal faith is as an ongoing quest for understanding, rather than a rigid set of precepts.
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There will be Catholics that will NOT be saved and there will be other Religions that will NOT be saved. The Catholic Religion offers the entirety of Salvation though. Other Religions have part of the truth. It all boils down to judgement by Jesus. What did you know and when did you know it and did you ever refuse knowing it and what did you do with it once you knew it?
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Ok I have been reading these catholic questions for the past few days. Funny ppl who are not catholic seem to know everything on the faith. I am a catholic , no I don't know everything about my faith. Think about it . It's over 2000 yrs old. To answer your question. Yes we are CHRISTAINS. We belive GOD comes first before anyone else. We DO NOT worship mary or the saints. We DO Not pray to statues.We DO NOT worship the POPE either. He is the churchs leader. You know how others faiths have rev,minsters etc.  \n\n  Yes we have had some bad popes, priest etc. But if you research it theres other faiths out there that have had some rather questionable leaders. \n\n  Also I have never heard any priest, decon in the catholic church say that ppl from other faiths are going to hell. My own personal opionon is this, you must belive in Jesus Christ that he is our savior and died on the cross. Do your best during your life time to be a good person and follow the 10 commandments. ( if you break them then ask for forgivness ) and do good works charitys, helping those who have less then you and so on. \n\n  I'm not saying the Catholic church is perfect. But really think about it what faith is? We are all human beings. We are NOT perfect. \n\n  So before anyone feels the need to pass judgement on the catholic church . Remember we are not here to judge one another thats GODS job. Before anyone pass's judgement on the catholic faith. Take a good look in the mirror and ask yourself  am i perfect? , is my church perfect? Do sin against God ? \n\n Sorry not trying to come off nasty or mean. Just makes me ill when i see so many pass judgememt on something the really have no clue about. \n\n  God Bless ......
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We believe in the apostolic authority of the pope and the pope's infalibility in matters of faith and morals. People mess this up and say we worship the pope or believe he can't sin.\n\nWe believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary is to be honored above all other humans (except Jesus), and that she is the Mother of God incarnate. We ask her to intercede for us, just like you'd ask your best friend to pray for you. People misinterpret this and say we worship her. We worship God alone in the Blessed Trinity.\n\nWe believe that Jesus Christ instituted seven sacraments, or visible signs through which He gives us grace. All seven are biblical. (See http://biblechristiansociety.com and http://catholic.com for more information.)\n\nProbably one of the most central doctrines of our faith (Protestants reconize this as well) is the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Catholics take the Last Supper and John 6 literally. We believe the bread and wine becomes Jesus' Body and Blood under the appearances of Bread and wine.\n\nWe believe in salvation by God's grace alone. Not by faith alone, and not by works alone. We need faith and works, or faith working through love, as St. Paul puts it.\n\nWe also do not believe in sola scriptura, or scripture alone. We believe that Jesus left a Church to guide us (Mt. 16: 18-19) and that we need Sacred Traditon as well.\n\nThese are only parts of our beautiful faith. To learn more, see the websites mentioned above, as well as \n\nhttp://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/\n\nwhich is an online Catechism and holds everything Catholics believe.\n\nTo sum it up though,\n\nhttp://www.creeds.net/ancient/nicene.htm\n\nThis is the Nicene Creed which we say at each Mass as a congregation.\n\nGod Bless, hope this helps...\n\nA devoted Catholic Christian.
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Neither is doctrine. Catholics can believe whatever they want.\n\nThe Catholic Church does not take the story of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe it tells religious truth not historical fact. \n\nThe religious truth is that God created everything and declared all was good.\n\nThe Church supports science in the discovery of God's creation. At this time, the theory of evolution is the most logical scientific explanation. However tomorrow someone may come up with a better idea.\n\nAs long as we believe that God started the whole thing, both the Bible and modern science can live in harmony.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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I heard that before, but the catholic church is not one consolidated church like many other christian denominations are. For example, the vatican does not privately own all the catholic church's of the world. So its not the catholic church that has ownership of all the land thats significant, its the imperialist countries who economically dominate most of the world's land without actually owning outright that is significant.  Meaning, saying the catholic church is the largest landowner is really mis-leading, and rather meaningless. fyi, i was raised strictly roman catholic.
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Catholics are Christians.  \n\nChristianity has many different 'branches' called denominations, which all have slightly different beleifs on the interpretation of the Bible and slightly different practices.  Catholics are just one denomination.  Other denominations include Methodist, Baptist, Mormons, Evangelicals and so on and so forth.  \n\nHope this was some help!
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my religion is catholisism. i think it has a reputation for being the most conservative and traditional religion.\n\nit teaches us to love god and to respect his will. there's a lot more it teaches us but those are the main things i think.\n\nlike almost every religion, we go to some kind of place of worship. in this case its a church. we also have christmas...holy week...season of lent and lots of other celebrations.\n\ni love my religion first of all because it was the religion i was born with and will die with. i love it because i believe that it is conservative...and i like it that way. i love it because we worship not only god and his only son, jesus, but also mama mary...the disciples and saints.\n\ni believe in it because i feel my faith. and if you feel it...you believe in it. Its like the wind, i cant see it... but i can feel it.