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Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire in roughly 393 A.D. by Emperor Theodosius. Emperor Constantine ended the persecution in 313 A.D with the Edict of Milan. It wasn't until roughly 80 years later until it became the Official religion of Rome in about 393 A.D.
Constantine's decision to end the persecution was influenced by his mother, a devout Christian.
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Catholic AnswerWhen it was brought into existence by Our Blessed Lord when He said, "this is my Church" during the last year of His life on earth.Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe Catholic Church traces its roots to the Church founded by Jesus Christ. The Church began when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary at Pentecost, 50 days after Jesus rose from the dead and 10 days after he ascended to heaven. (In fact, the Catholic Church teaches that the Church Jesus founded subsists within the Catholic Church.)
According to a Wikipedia article, Ignatius, bishop of Antioch, is responsible for the first known use of the Greek word "katholikos", meaning "universal," "complete" and "whole" to describe the church in his "Letter to the Smyrnaeans" in about the year 107 A.D. Ignatius said,
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Wherever the bishop appears, there let the people be; as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the catholic Church. It is not lawful to baptize or give communion without the consent of the bishop. On the other hand, whatever has his approval is pleasing to God. Thus, whatever is done will be safe and valid.
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It is from the word katholikos that the word "catholic" comes. When Ignatius used the word "catholic", he used it as if it were a word already in use to describe the Church. This has led many scholars to conclude that the term "catholic Church" may have been in use as early as the last quarter of the first century A.D.
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∙ 9y agoThe Catholic Church was born from the side of Christ when it was pierced by a lance while He hung dead on the cross, and water and blood poured out, symbolizing the Eucharist and Baptism. Then it was officially shown to the world fifty days later on the feast of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles.
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∙ 15y agoPentecost Sunday
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Can a Catholic become an orangeman?
Not as far as the Catholic Church is concerned.
Is the Catholic Church Masonic?
No, the Catholic Church is not Masonic. In fact, Catholics are not suppose to become Masons.
When did Kate Middleton become Catholic?
Kate Middleton is not Catholic. She is a member of the Anglican Church (The Church of England).
Can a non Catholic divorcee become Catholic?
Yes, everyone is welcome in the Catholic Church
What did the Roman Church and Orthodox Church become after they split?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church remained the Catholic Church. It cannot "become" anything else, as Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to guide it until the end of time. It will remain His Body, it will remain One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. The Orthodox Church became schismatic (they are in schism from the Catholic Church).
Are women allowed to become Roman Catholic priests?
No. Only men are allowed to become Priests in the Catholic Church. Women however can become Nuns. It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church.
Who were the Church opponents who thought the Catholic Church had become too wealthy and powerful?
It's just the Catholic Church, not the Roman Catholic Church. 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.
How can someone become a Catholic?
You have to convert from your current religion to Catholicism. Then you need to become baptized in the Catholic church.
If a non-Catholic man married a Catholic woman in a Catholic church and the marriage ends in divorce how does the Catholic Church view this marriage and can the man later become a Catholic?
He can certainly become Catholic. Divorce does not prevent one from participating in the Church in any way. The Church sees him as continuing to be involved in a nonsacramental, but valid, marriage. What he cannot do is to *remarry* since that would be adultery in the eyes of the Church.
Does the Roman Catholic Church want to become Episcopal?
No, not at all--the Roman Catholic Church would never, ever want to become Episcopal. The Roman Catholic Church believes that it is the ONLY one TRUE church as ordained by Christ. It has been founded since the time of Christ and can trace the Popes back to Saint Peter.
How much Does it cost to become a Catholic?
No you actually only have to go to classes and study the Catholic Church teachings at the church that you want to become Catholic. The only thing you might have to buy is a Catholic book that they might recommend, but other then that it is completely free to become a catholic . God Bless
Can a non-Catholic who married a divorced non-Catholic become Catholic?
Yes. You can become a Catholic even if you were not married in the Catholic church. You must go and see the Father at your local church and inform him of your desire to become Catholic and he will take you through the process. You may be required to complete confession before you can convert.
