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There is no set explanation, but the Church has no problem with the most common scientific explanation - i.e. that they existed x million years ago. One is permitted to hold a whole range of opinions and this matter without contradicting church teaching, so long as certain lines aren't crossed.
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∙ 11y agoThe Catholic Church is the Mystical Body of Christ, and, as such, is here to bring God to people, and through her teaching and sacraments to bring people to God. Dinosaurs is not covered in either philosophy or theology, although I am sure there are Catholic scientists who are interested in this, it is not a Church matter.
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Who began the Catholic church?
Catholics believe that Jesus Christ founded the Catholic Church.
Does the catholic church believe in a millennium?
No
Is it true that the Catholic Church in Peru does not believe in the Virgin Mary?
No, as all catholic churches they believe in her
Why do Methodist say believe in the holly Catholic church when saying the Apostles Creed?
The " catholic " in the creed has a lower case C..... therefore this is the universal church, not the actual Catholic Church. So catholic = Universal Church Catholic = The Catholic Church ( The one with the Pope )
Why can't an Episcopalian from high church receive Communion in a Catholic church?
Roman Catholic AnswerAn Episcopalian, regardless of his persuasion (high church or low church) is still a protestant, even if he likes the more Catholic ceremonies of the high church. Holy Communion in a Catholic Church is restricted to those who believe as a Catholic and are in a state of grace (have been baptised, and have been to confession). An Episcopalian is not Catholic, and does not believe as the Catholic Church does. If he does believe what the Catholic Church does, like everyone else, he must attend RCIA classes and be legitimately brought into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Having been a "high church" Episcopalian myself, I know of what I speak!
What are three signs of the Catholic Church?
The four marks of the catholic church are One Holy Catholic Apostolic
What does the Catholic Church believe about caulbearers?
.Roman Catholic AnswerThe Church takes no stand on children born with a caul.
What does the Catholic Church teach about the existence of dinosaurs?
The Church is the Mystical Body of Christ, and, as such, teaches His Doctrine. As Our Blessed Lord and Savior did not see fit during His three years of teaching to cover the existence of dinosaurs, it is not covered in the Church's teaching. It may be covered by scientists and historians who happen to be Catholic, but it is not covered in revelation.
What does it mean to be a Confirmed Catholic?
To be a member of the Catholic Church means to believe in Catholic Christianity and be a official in the Roman Catholic Church and/or attend a Catholic Church.
Did the creed used by the Methodist Church have believe in the holy Roman catholic church and when?
the "holy catholic [i.e., universal] church" - there is no reference to Roman
What sect of what church is the pope the head of?
The pope is the head of the Catholic Church. There is only one Catholic Church and it is not a sect. To be a Catholic Church, a church must be in union with the pope. If they are not in union with the pope, they are not Catholic.
Why do Roman Catholics believe that the Catholic Church is the only true faith?
.Roman Catholic AnswerCatholics believe that the Catholic Church was the only Church established by God through His Son, Our Blessed Lord, who guaranteed it until the end of the world, and promised that there would be only One Shepherd and One Fold. Catholics believe that the Catholic Church is the only true faith because they believe God and take Him at His word.
