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Simple, it is the only Church that Jesus Christ founded, it is the only Church that Jesus Christ guaranteed, it is the only Church that Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit to guide always. It is the only Church that has been around since Jesus left the earth, and it is the only Church that Jesus put His Vicar in charge of and said that "he who hears you hears me." In short, it is HIS Church, His Body, and teaches HIS doctrine. ALL other "Churches" (saving the Orthodox) have been formed by individuals within the past five hundred years on their own beliefs, NOT on Jesus. And you can always know HIS Church, He said that everyone will hate you, which certainly only pertains to the Catholic Church, and one of the first centuries Christians, I think Ignatius wrote, where the Bishop is, there is the Catholic Church.
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Should Christians were Catholic things?
Catholics are Christians.
Which was first Christians or Catholics?
A simple question, but the answer is rather complex.Christianity normally is used to encompass all religions which believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Catholic, today, normally is used when discussing the Roman Catholic Church. But it wasn't always that way."Catholic" essentially means "universal church." Before the Great Schism (split of the Catholic Church into the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches) and the Protestant Reformation (starting with the Lutheran church), "Catholic Church" and "Christian Church" would have been synonymous. So with this definition, Christians and Catholics began at the very same time.Today, "Catholic" normally is a shortened form of Roman Catholic, although Eastern Orthodox churches should also be considered catholic. Still today, Roman Catholics consider themselves to have historical continuity from the original Catholic Church (see related link with list of Popes). Using this definition of Catholic (Roman Catholic), Christians and Catholics also began at the same time.Some non-Catholic Christians argue that the current Catholic Church is not consistent with the beliefs of the apostles and the founders of Christianity, although Roman Catholic scholars (and some independent scholars) have written numerous books explaining how the current Catholic Church is consistent with the beliefs of the early leaders of Christianity. However, following the idea of 'catholic' held by this portion of non-Catholic Christians, Christians were before Catholics.
Is it a sin to disobey the precepts of the Catholic church?
Why not have a look at www.fisheaters.com or www.catholic.com for the answer? They're both excellent sources of facts about the Catholic Church. :)Catholic AnswerYes, it is a sin to disobey the precepts of the Catholic Church. The precepts of the Church are NOT man made, they are distillations, so to speak of what you should be doing if you are trying to love and follow God.
What are three functions of the Catholic church?
The basic functions of the Catholic church are:1. Worship2. Personal Holiness3. Service4. Evangelism5. Stewardship6. Fellowshipthese functions are for the entire church community not just the clergy. Every Catholic should follow the above statements even if they dont do them.
Must a Catholic child be baptized in a Catholic church?
Yes, a Catholic child should be baptized in a Catholic church.
When did the Church decide that their leaders needed to be celibate?
The Vatican, or Catholic church decided it, most of the rest of Christianity does not follow that. All adult Christians have the right to be abstinent/celibate or get married. Neither should be forced on anyone. The earliest known of prohibition of marriage was around the 4th century. It was in the decree of the council of Elvira.
Can a Church of England person receive communion in a Catholic Church?
No, a Catholic should not receive communion in anything but a Catholic Church.
Explain how the catholic Church dominated the lives of medieval people?
The Catholic Church dominated the lives of medieval people by telling them when they should work, what religious traditions they should follow, and what punishments they should get if any laws were broken. It was even more powerful than the king or queen.
Should Westminster Abbey be handed back to the Catholic Church?
Yes. It was wrongfully taken from the Catholic Church and should be given back.
If you are registered at a Catholic church does that mean you are considered a member of the church?
Yes it does. If you are not Catholic or are going to a different church, you should unregister yourself from that Church and register yourself at the one you are going to.
How were martin Luther's criticisms of the catholic church similar to those of?
Both men believed that the Catholic Church should end the sale of indulgences.
Which was a disagreement between catholic church and orthdox church?
Orthodox priests could marry, Catholic priests could not.
