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Catholic ChurchCatholic means "universal" and has been applied to the Church that Our Blessed Lord founded since the first century, although the first time we have it in writing is at the end of the first century. It has been included in the Apostle's Creed, and the Nicene Creed from the beginning.
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Were there more than 200 sacraments in the Catholic church in earlier times?
Roman Catholic AnswerCertainly not, there have been seven sacraments from the very beginning, This is something that we have received from God and thus are incapable of changing.
When did the Catholic Church first acknowledge saints?
The Church has acknowledged saints from the very beginning - nearly 2000 years ago.
When did people start breaking away from catholic church?
From the very beginning. The first heretical sects begin very early on in the history of the Church, and the Church Fathers have many writings which address the contemporary heresies.
How long has Catholicism been practiced?
The Catholic church is the original church and founded under Peter.
What does the Catholic Church think about the movie 'The Rite'?
All the reviews I have read on various Catholic websites have been very positive about the movie.
Why do you think the Catholic Church had more influence in southern Europe?
Catholic AnswerProbably because the Popes have always been in Italy, and southern Europe has been a mainstay of the Catholic Church since very early on. Also, Protestantism made a lot of headway in the 16th century in northern Europe.
Has the catholic church ever claimed the title The Mother Church?
Yes. the phrase Holy Mother Church has long been used in reference to Rome, and the Catholic Church as a whole. Tragically, a church by this very name- Ste. Mere Eglise- literally- figured in the battle of Normandy.
How powerful was the catholic church before the reformation?
Very powerful. The Catholic Church was the dominant influence on western civilization.
Who is chosen to defend the Catholic church?
All Catholics are called to defend the Catholic Church, and they are empowered by the Sacraments to do that very thing.
My child is due to be christened in a catholic church in a few weeks and i have just been offerred a place in a very good C of E school Does this conflict at all?
The Roman Catholic Church recognizes as Also Catholic the Orthodox Churches, Episcopal, and Church of England. Also, these religions recognize the Roman Catholic Church. While all schools have their own rules for admission, there should be no religious reasons why your Catholic child could not attend a Church of England school.
How do you sit at a Catholic church?
Very quietly - in a pew.
Are Catholic Priests called apostles?
No Catholic priests are not called as Apostles. There were only 12 Apostles which Jesus chose to be with and called them friends. These Apostles used to be with Jesus and had witnessed most of His miracles.
