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Do Catholics believe that they may pray to God or Jesus without going through the pope for prayer and forgiveness?
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Catholics have never had to seek the permission of the pope to pray to God the Father, Son or Holy Spirit. Nor do they need permission from the pope to pray to the saints for intercession.
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What do Catholic believe about a person who kills themself?
Catholics believe that suicide is a mortal sin. However, if the person who committed suicide did so without full knowledge or without complete consent, then it is possible that they can get to heaven. Catholics can not know if these things are happening, so they pray for those who have taken their own lives.
Do Catholics believe in gentle discipline of children without spanking?
I, being catholic, know that children are often disciplined by spanking, time outs, etc.
Do catholics believe and order to be saved you need to be baptised?
Catholics believe in the hope of God's mercy that babies who die without baptism will be with God in heaven. Catholics believe that the true church of Christ is the Catholic Church, it also believes that elements of the true church subsist in other churches and believes in the hope that all are saved regardless of faith or baptism if they live a life of goodness in accordance with their beliefs and do not reject God or deliberately turn away from God.
What is the inexhaustible source of forgiveness of sins?
The inexhaustible source of forgiveness of sins is God's unconditional love and grace through Jesus Christ. Through repentance and faith in Him, we can receive forgiveness for our sins, no matter how many times we fail. God's forgiveness is infinite and freely available to all who seek it.
The way in which Mass is a sacrament?
Mass is a sacrament in that Holy Communion is created through transubstantiation and administered to the Catholics present. Without the Eucharist portion of the mass, it is simply a ceremony or service without a sacrament.
Why was Maryland important to Roman Catholics?
Maryland was the only colony where Catholics were free to worship without fear of persecution.
Can Catholics intercede with God without a priest?
Certainly, Catholics are required to intercede directly with God. The priest is there as God's chosen emissary. Normally, when God is speaking directly with a person, He is speaking through some means: the Bible, the priest, the Mass, etc.
Why do Baptist dislike Catholics?
Fear. Baptists, as I recall, are wary of ritualistic services. Many conservative baptists do not like the use of icons in the church. They also believe very strongly in the priesthood of the believer, meaning that a believer should be able to approach God through prayer without an intercessory like a priest. That the confession of sin could and should be directly to God and forgiveness sought from man. The elevation of Mary as an intercessory is also frowned upon.
What is the final word on forgiveness of your enemies from Jesus Christ?
No sin could be greater than death. But Jesus Christ forgave. No Christianity without forgiveness.
What colony was founded as a place for Catholics to go without being persecuted?
Cecil Calvert founded Maryland as a colony for Catholics.
Do Catholics still believe that faith and good works are eternal salvation?
Yes, Catholics still follow the teachings of Christ that salvation is obtained by faith coupled with good works. As St. James said, "Faith without good works is dead." Also, read Matthew chapter 25.
Why did Catholics settle in Maryland?
Maryland was settled by Catholics as it was the only colony at the time that would allow them to practice their faith without fear of persecution.
