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When did the Catholic church start paying the church to pray for the dead?
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Who tried to stop the day of the dead celebrations?
The Catholic Church.
Does the Catholic church still do the Mass of the Angels for dead children?
Yes
Is a living saint recognised by the Catholic Church?
No. One of the prerequisites for sainthood is that you are dead.
What has the author Andrew Arnold Lambing written?
Andrew Arnold Lambing has written: 'A history of the Catholic church in the dioceses of Pittsburg and Allegheny' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Catholic Church. Diocese of Pittsburgh (Pa.), History, Missions, Church history, Biography 'Michael Anthony and Anne Shields-Lambing' 'An essay on Masses for the dead' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Prayers for the dead, Purgatory 'The orphan's friend' -- subject(s): Catholic authors, Christian life, Conduct of life, Orphans 'Brief biographical sketches of the deceased bishops and priests who labored in the Diocese of Pittsburgh' -- subject(s): Biography, Catholic Church, Catholic Church. Diocese of Pittsburgh (Pa.), History 'Plain sermons on mixed marriages' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Discipline, Intermarriage
How was the Roman Catholic Church established?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Roman Catholic Church was established from the side of Our Blessed Lord when He hung dead on the cross and was pierced by a lance. It was shown to the world fifty days later when He send the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, forming His Church and sending them out to preach and baptize all people.
Do you have to die to become a saint?
Yes, you must be dead before the Catholic Church can consider opening a cause for sainthood.
What was the Catholic Church like before Martin Luther?
The Catholic Church was highly corrupt prior to Martin Luther denouncing their activities. They would sell pardons for the dead in Heaven and gather up huge sums of money unethically.
Are we going to run out of space to bury dead bodies?
Possibly. This is why the church(Catholic) legalized cremation a few years back.
What other name is Dia de los Muertos known as?
It is Mexico's Day of the Dead. It is celebrated on November 1 (All Saints' Day as recognized by the Catholic Church) and November 2 (All Souls' Day as recognized by the Catholic Church).
How old is Catholic Church?
.Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church was born from the side of Christ when He hung dead on the cross and was pierced by the soldier's lance. It was then formally established and shown to the world at Pentecost with the coming of the Holy Spirit. All of that happened in approximately 33 A.D., so the Church is almost 2,000 years old at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
Why Did medieval churches have cemetaryes?
To bury the dead. When the Catholic church was established as the church of Europe and England the tradition stated that the dead should be buried compared to the past practice of cremation. The bible was used to back up this thinking. Therefore, medieval churches buried the dead in sacred ground.
What would happen to the Catholic Church if Martin Luther were never born?
.Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church is the Mystical Body of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, formed from His Side as He hung dead on the cross and was pierced by a sword. The Catholic Church has always been guided by God in the person of the Holy Spirit, and will be here until the end of the world - we have Our Blessed Savior's Word on that, and He is Truth, Itself. That is what the Church is, and will be, regardless of whether anyone is born, or decides to follow Our Blessed Lord or not.
