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What name is given to a collection of the laws of the Catholic Church?
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What is the name of the body of laws that govern the Catholic Church?
I'm pretty sure it's the ten commandments, given to Moses by God on Mt. Siani. These are the basic laws of the ChurchRoman Catholic AnswerThe Codex Iuris Canonici (Code of Canon Law), which was recently reformed under Pope John Paul II and issued in 1983 contains the canons (or laws) that govern the Church.
What are the laws of Roman Catholic?
The laws of the Catholic Church are contained in Canon Law. You may view the current Code at the link below. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is rarely used by the Catholic Church.
Can a catholic church find out if you were ever married before?
If you are going to get married in a Church and follow the laws of the Church, why would you lie about it?
What are the religious laws in the catholic religion?
Catholic religious laws are primarily based on the teachings of the Bible, the Church's tradition, and Canon Law. These laws cover areas such as moral behavior, sacraments, worship practices, and obligations of the faithful. The Catholic Church's Code of Canon Law governs the structure and organization of the Church, as well as the rights and responsibilities of its members.
Is the Catholic church called a corporation?
Because at its core The Church is a business. So to protect certain assets and tax deductions, the Catholic church is a corporation. Many Protestant churches and synagogues are also incorporated.
Is Pope Benedict head of the Catholic Church?
Pope Benedict is head of the Catholic Church. However he is also head of all of the other Rites/Churches which are in Union with Rome (The Uniates). So he is head of the following "Churches": Armenian Catholic Church Byzantine Catholic Church Chaldean Catholic Church (East Syrian) Coptic Catholic Church Ethiopian Catholic Church Maronite Church Melkite Catholic Church Roman Catholic Church Romanian Catholic Church Russian Catholic Church Ruthenian Catholic Church Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Ukrania Catholic Church West Syrian Catholic Church Each of these have different "Rites" or ceremonies which are carried out. And they are all under their own separate patriarch(s). The pope is both head and patriarch of the Roman Catholic Church or the Western Rite. For a list of "Who's Who" and who isn't in union with Rome etc read this: http://www.archdiocesesantafe.org/Offices/Ecumenical/ChurchList.pdf
What are three laws that tn has passed?
1. Catholic Church Tax which is still on the books today.
How did the Catholic Church use its power Its uphold its teachings?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe only "power" that the Church has is that of her Blessed Lord. As it is His teachings that she proclaims, it is His power that she uses to uphold them.
Can an infant be baptized in the Catholic church yet be Orthodox his church yet retain an Orthodox membrshp?
No, baptism in the Catholic Church automatically means that you are bound to all the laws of the Rite in which you are baptized. Orthodox Churches are in schism, however, there is a Catholic Rite for each of the Orthodox Churches. When the Orthodox split, half of them remained with the Catholic Church, so there is a Greek Uniate Rite as well as a Greek Orthodox Church. A Catholic has no problem with going to the sacraments in another Rite.
What are the laws of the Church called which are 5 minimum requirements obligatory for every Catholic Christian?
Roman Catholic AnswerThese are variously known as the Commandments of the Church or as the Precepts of the Church. They are listed with various numbers, but most commonly as six. See the link below:
Is a marriage in a protestant church recognized by the Catholic church?
Roman Catholic AnswerAny marriage between two validly baptized Christians would be recognized unless one of the validly baptized Christians (or both) were Catholics in which case they would be bound by the marriage laws of the Church. It really depends on what you mean by "recognized".
Can Catholic women take Communion after she marries?
As long as she is married under canonical laws--the laws of the Catholic Church--absolutely. If she is married outside the Catholic Church, she may worship and receive a blessing at each Mass, but not receive Holy Communion unless her marriage has been validated by the Church. Without knowing further information, there are ways for her to have her marriage validated...she should speak to her Priest for further guidance.
