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Why was the Roman Catholic Church started?
The Roman Catholic Church is the current name of the church Christ founded. The word Catholic ("universal") was first recorded by St. Ignatius of Antioch in 110 A.D.: "Let no one do anything of concern to the Church without the bishop. Let that be considered a valid Eucharist which is celebrated by the bishop or by one whom he ordains [i.e., a presbyter]. Wherever the bishop appears, let the people be there; just as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church" (Letter to the Smyrneans 8:2 [A.D. 110]). Before this time it was simply "The Church". All other existing churches were separate creations that were started apart from the Roman Catholic Church, and each one has it's own distinct human leader. The Roman Catholic Church's apostolic succession dates back to Peter with 265 successors down to Benedict XVI. It is Roman because it was began it's centered in Rome when Peter and Paul traveled there and were later Martyred there. It was also started during the Roman Empire. == Answer == Because it was God's will that his word be spread and that it should grow to reach many. I believe Jesus once described the Kingdom of Heaven as that of a mustard seed which is a small seed but grows to a plant of a large size with many branches..Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic faith emanated from God from the beginning of time, and was established on earth definitively from the side of Jesus Christ on the cross outside of Jerusalem when He side was pierced by a spear, around 33 A.D.. Then it was shown to the world at Pentecost with the coming of the Holy Spirit, fifty-three days later. It was Our Blessed Lord's way of preaching to all people throughout the world throughout time, and it has spread from the first century, before that century was over, into most of the known world, at that time, and has been continued for twenty centuries. .fromThe Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994766The Church is born primarily of Christ's total self-giving for our salvation, anticipated in the institution of the Eucharist and fulfilled on the cross. "The origin and growth of the church are symbolized by the blood and water which flowed from the open side of Christ as he slept the sleep of death upon the cross that there came forth the 'wondrous sacrament of the whole Church.'" Sacrosanctum concilium 5) As Eve was formed from the sleeping Adam's side, so the church was born from the pierced heart of Christ hanging dead on the cross. (Cf. St. Ambrose, In Luc. 2, 85-89: J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Latina {Paris: 1841-1855} 15, 1666-1668)767"When the work which the Father gave the Son to do on earth was accomplished, the Holy Spirit was sent on the day of Pentecost in order that he might continually sanctify the Church." (Lumen gentium 4; cf. Jn 17:4) The "the Church was openly displayed to the crowds and the spread of the gospel among the nations, through preaching, was begun." (Ad gentes 4) As the "convocation" of all men for salvation, the Church in her very nature is missionary, sent by Christ to all the nations to make disciples of them. (Cf. Mt 28:19-20; Ad gentes 2; 5-6)
Who was the head of the western roman empires church?
. The head of the Catholic Church during the western Roman Empire, and at all other times, has always been the Pope in Rome. For a complete list of Popes, please see the link at the bottom of the screen.
The first helicopter was invented in the 15th century?
no but, they were drawn on a piece of paper in the 15 century.
Edward the sixth of England?
Edward VI of England succeed Henry VIII (his father) at the age of 9. However, he had advisors such as his uncle (Edward Seymour). Edward's regin is probably most famous for the changes he made to the church, completely changing it from catholic to protestant. He died in 1553 of tuberculoisis at the age of 15.
What was the consequence in not believing in god in the colonies?
No consequence. The colonies had many religions and we have been lead to believe that they were devoted churchgoers. There aren't any hard statistics on church attendance in 17 century America, but the tax rolls can be used to determine who belonged to a church. The rolls show a small number of people listed belonging to a church. In Boston , for instance, in 1649 better than half of the adult males didn't belong to any church. In four Connecticut towns studied by historians only 15% of the adult males joined the local church in the 1670's. The truth seems to be that Americans were far too busy breaking land and building homes to worry about church.
What religion were the first 15 popes?
Catholic, as all the Popes are. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church.
Why were many Catholics absent from the Catholic Church in the 15 hundreds?
The sixteenth century was the upheaval known as the protestant revolt. At that time, the Peace of Westphalia decreed that if a prince left the Catholic Church to become a protestant, then everyone in his kingdom also had to become protestant, thus many sincere Catholics were denied access to the sacraments.
What has the author Pierre Dane written?
Pierre Dane has written: 'Les dissidents du Bocage' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Catholic Church. 1801 July 15, Church history, History, Religious Dissenters
Is Saint Monica a Catholic or a Christian?
All Catholics are Christians. There were no Protestants until the 15'Th Century.
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 was the first sect that broke off Catholic church?
.Catholic AnswerIn the eleventh century (1054 A.D.), the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church all split into two. Since that time, there has been two separate "Churches" of most of the eastern Rites, a Uniate Rite, still in union with the Catholic Church, and an Orthodox Church, which is the same Rite, but not in union with Rome. This tragedy has been going on for nearly ten centuries, and is still trying to be repaired. Although various religious reasons are given, the split was mostly due to political reasons.
What did the western roman-catholic church believe was the head of the church?
Because the West is where the successor to St. Peter is, and Catholics believe that the Successor of Peter is the Vicar of Christ and supreme head of the whole church..Catholic AnswerBelieve it or not, there is no "western Roman-Catholic Church", 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. Nor is there a "western" Church, the Catholic Church is universal, and most of the Eastern Orthodox Churches are only composed of half of that rite, the rest are still Catholic. .Regardless, the head of the Church has always been Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ. He founded the Church before His Crucifixion as His Mystical Body on earth and appointed St. Peter and his successors as His Vicars on earth. So the visible head of the Church is the successor of St. Peter, the Pope in Rome.
View at list 15 feature films of different time periods in 20 century in Hindi?
15 features of different time period in cinema between 19th-20th century in Hindi
Who is Albertus Magnus supposed to be?
Albertus Magnus is a Catholic Saint. He is also known as Albert The Great. He died November 15, 1280. The Catholic Churches honor him as Doctor Of The Church.
What can Catholic people do outside of Church?
Catholic AnswerCatholics have a different concept of Church than protestants. For a Catholic the Church is the Mystical Body of Christ (see Acts 9:1-5; 1 Cor 12:12-14; Col 1:15-2:3) thus if they are devout Catholics, they do nothing "outside" of Church, as, in their baptism, they become a intimate part of the Church and cannot leave it without committing a mortal sin.
What are some views on Roman Catholic?
Well, first of all, 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. Secondly, the Catholic Church is the Body of Christ, of which He is the head, and we are the members (Acts 9:1-5, and 1 Cor 12:12-14). He send the Holy Spirit to guide it always (John 14:15-26), and appointed St. Peter, and his successors as His Vicars on earth to rule over it in His name (see Matthew 16:17-19 & Isaiah 22:15-25). Finally, the Catholic Church is HIS Church (see Matthew again) and there is only one - Christ does not have multiple bodies. And it is visible, and it is the ground of all truth (not the Bible) see 1 Timothy 3:15, and it is to whom you are to turn in all difficulties which cannot be settled otherwise: (Matthew 18:15-18).
Is Roman Catholic a good Church?
1.Catholic Church was prefigured by Old Testament prophets.2.Catholic Church has a Holy Founder in Jesus Christ.3.Catholic Church was built upon the Rock of Peter and the foundation of the Apostles.4.God guaranteed that the Gates of Hell would not prevail against it.5.Jesus Christ said it would last forever, as He would be with it always.6.Therefore it can be found in every day, in every century, from the time He said it.7.Jesus Christ left His legacy, the Kingdom of GOD, His Church, to the care of the Apostles.8.Catholic Church is guided by the Holy Spirit. Acts 15:289.Catholic Church is a living Church.10.Catholic Church is the Mystical Body of Christ.11.Catholic Church can neither be confused nor separated from its head.12.The thread of the Church is woven throughout Holy Scripture.Catholic Church is a Christ based Church, whereas the Bible is Catholic Church based.13.Catholic Church has all of the pieces to the puzzle.14.Catholic Church is indefectible. Ephesians 5:2715.Catholic Church is The Bride of Christ.16.Catholic Church is infallible in matters of faith and morals since it is guided by the Holy Spirit.17.Catholic Church is infallible in its teaching of Holy Scripture since it is guided by the Holy Spirit.18.Catholic Church fits the blueprint laid out for it in Holy Scripture.19.Catholic Church is a visible Church that could not be hidden.20.Jesus Christ would be the invisible head and we, the body of His Church.21.His Church would cover the earth. Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8.22.GOD appointed a visible Father Figure to shepherd His flock on earth, as He had always done.23.Catholic Church is the Pillar and the Foundation of Truth. 1Timothy 3:1524.Catholic Church alone has the fullness of truth.25.GOD's Church would have an hierarchal form of government.26.GOD's Church would have Bishops, Priests, and Deacons within it.27.Catholic Church has a system of Apostolic Succession in order to perpetuate the visible Church on earth.28.Catholic Church is traceable through an unbroken line of Apostolic Succession all the way back to St. Peter.29This unbroken line is shown in secular encyclopedias as well as Catholic archives.30.Catholic Church has a succession of truth in teaching all the way from 31.Jesus Christ down to present day Bishops.32.Catholic Church is almost 1500 years older than the oldest Protestant church.33.Catholic Church has the authority to abolish or enforce rules of conduct, through binding and loosing.34.Catholic Church has the authority to forgive or to retain sins, through binding and loosing. John 20:21-2335.Catholic Church teaches that we are not automatically saved, but our salvation depends upon us as well.36.Catholic Church has the authority to form Councils when needed, in order to settle the issues that arise. Acts 1537.Catholic Church was given the authority to decide the Canons of both the Old and New Testaments of Scripture.38.Catholic Church decided the Canon of both testaments by infallible decision of several Councils.39.Catholic Church more finely develops revealed public revelation.40.Catholic Church does not twist Scripture to conform to its teachings. It conforms its teaching to Scripture.41.Catholic Church has faithfully copied and preserved Holy Scripture down through the ages.42.Catholic Church has known that The Word was Heard and not Read by the masses before the printing press.43.Catholic Church has the final authority. Matthew 18:15-1844.Catholic Church holds many traditions which are followed by Catholics and Protestants alike.45.Catholic Church is an "And" Church, not "Or".46.Catholic Church is a teaching Church as commanded by Holy Scripture.47.Catholic Church is consistent in its teaching and does not 'flip-flop' as do other churches for the whims of people.48.Catholic Church faithfully feeds the sheep as commanded by Jesus Christ.49.Catholic Church is rock solid and unchanging in its teaching.50.Catholic Church stands upon a solid three legged stool, of Scripture, of Apostolic Tradition, and the Magisterium.51.Catholic Church is the guardian of both Sacred Scripture and of Sacred Tradition.52.Catholic Church has the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Matthew 26:2653.The Apostles knew that the truth was in Jesus Christ and in His one true Church.54.Catholic Church has Eucharistic Adoration.55.Catholic Church offers a clean oblation around the world and around the clock, in the Holy Mass. Malachi 1:1156.In every minute of every day, a Mass is being celebrated somewhere.57.Catholic Church venerates Christ on the Cross as a sacrifice and not just a plain cross devoid of Christ.58.Catholic Church preaches the Gospel to the whole world. Matthew 24:1459.Catholic Church has produced many thousands of Holy Saints.60.The Church venerates the Mother of GOD. Luke 1:26-5661.The Church venerates the Saints who have done so much for it.62.The Mother of GOD is also the Mother of the Church. John 19:26-2763.Catholic Church has all seven Sacraments.64.Catholic Church treats marriage as a Sacrament.65.Catholic Church has an annulment procedure.66.Catholic Church has many varied Devotions.67.Catholic Church can be found by its name, the Catholic Church, in thousands of early writings.68.Catholic Church can be shown from these same writings that it is the same Church which Jesus Christ founded.69.Catholic Church houses the remains of all of the Apostles and Gospel writers.70.Catholic Church is the New Jerusalem.71.Catholic Church is our Mother Church.72.Catholic Church has withstood the ravages of thousands of detractors and heretics from its very foundation.73.Catholic Church has performed many successful exorcisms.74.Catholic Church is unbending and unmovable in its pro-life stance.75.Catholic Church has scores of separate services of help. 1Corinthians 12:2876.Catholic Church preaches the Word of GOD to the entire world through E.W.T.N. and other resources.77.Catholic Church tries to unite all of Christianity into one fold.78.Catholic Church has incredible openness.79.Catholic Church Has provided us with a comprehensive catechism.80.Catholic Church has a vast influx of intellectuals.81.Catholic Church has had a spectacular growth, with over one billion Catholics in the world now.82.Catholic Church has the Holy Spirit dwelling within it.83.Catholic Church has humbled itself by apologizing to GOD for the past sins of some of its members.84.Catholic Church is the most outspoken advocate of morality on earth.85.Catholic Church has issued so many beautiful Papal documents which are guidelines for the whole world.86.Catholic Church has the largest collection of authentic Christian documents in the world in the Vatican archives.87.Catholic Church is the last refuge for those who are persecuted.88.Catholic Church is because the "Pillar and the foundation of truth" has said so.89.Catholic Church is because common sense tells us so.90.Catholic Church is the undisputed leader of Christianity in the world.91.Catholic Church is its own City-State, and is represented in the United Nations. Acts 1:892.When Rome speaks, the whole world listens.93.Catholic Church is the only Christian Church which proclaims Jubilee years.94.Circumstantial evidence points to the Catholic Church and only the Catholic Church.95.The Catholic Church hears and listens carefully to Jesus Christ, her founder.96.Catholic Church always has what the world is lacking.We know because The Catholic Church is the Most Hated Christian Church in the World.Just as the Chttp://jesus4me.webs.com/atholic Church is the Body of Christ, so she naturally must follow the trials and tribulations of her founder and Head. His physical body endured an unmerciful persecution and scourging, and so must His Mystical Body, the Catholic Church, endure the same.A comparison between Jesus Christ and His Mystical Body. They are one and cannot be separated.What happened to the One also happens to the other.Jesus Christ persecuted..................................His Mystical Body, the Catholic Church persecuted...They rebelled against His Authority......................They rebel against its Authority. 2Peter 2:10They said Crucify Him.........................................They have tried to destroy it for 2000 years.He is called Beelzebub..........................................It is run by Satan. Matthew 10:25.He is a false messiah............................................It is a false church. Luke 22:70-71He called Himself the Son of GOD.......................It claims it was founded by GOD, Matthew 16:18.He called Himself Truth.......................................It claims to be infallible, 1Timothy 3:15.He called Himself King........................................It says it is the only true Church, Matthew 16:18.He could not sin...................................................It has no spot or wrinkle, Ephesians 5:27.He was not be believed by many...........................It is not believed by many. Luke 22:67He was denied by many........................................It is denied by many. Luke 22:57-60Not understanding Him, they walked away...........Not understanding it, they walk away. John 6:66He had false accusers...........................................It has false accusers. Mark 14:56-59He was mocked....................................................It is mocked. Luke 23:35-37He was scandalized..............................................It is scandalized. Luke 17:1-2He was hated without a cause...............................It is hated without a cause. John 15:18-25His accuser, Judas, died.......................................Its accusers die, but still, the Church lives on.His enemies would stumble and fall......................Its enemies stumble and fall. John 18:6We have no king but Caesar.................................We have no need of it, as we have the Bible.Can anything good come out of Nazareth?............Can anything good come from Rome? John 1:46They cried out, "Not this one but Barabbas".........It is also rejected by the world. John 15:18-25He bore His Cross................................................It bears a cross also, the cross of persecution.He died on the Cross............................................It has thousands of martyrs, many on crosses.1970 years later, He lives, stronger than ever........1970 years later, it lives, stronger than ever.However, no matter how hard the persecutors try...His Kingdom will last forever, Daniel 7:14, Hebrews 1:8.His Church will last until the end of the world as promised by Him in Matthew 28:20."BEHOLD, I HAVE GIVEN YOU POWER TO TREAD UPON SERPENTS AND SCORPIONS, AND OVER ALL THE MIGHT OF THE ENEMY; AND NOTHING SHALL HURT YOU."Luke 10:19"Do not be a stumbling block to Jews and Greeks AND TO THE CHURCH OF GOD"1Corinthians 10:32Anyone who persecutes the Catholic Church has made himself/herself a stumbling block to the Church of GOD. It is a clear violation of Holy Scripture."For I am the least of the Apostles, and I AM NOT WORTHY TO BE CALLED AN APOSTLE, BECAUSE I PERSECUTED THE CHURCH OF GOD." 1Corinthians 15:9AnswerFaith is subjective, so deciding if a church is "good" or "bad" is something you'll have to do on your own. Catholicism has been around (origininally in the form of Byzantine Christianity) for around 2000 years, and as with most mainstream Christian sects, many members of the Catholic Church put much of their time and resources into helping others and doing good works. However, the Catholic Church, like any other, has its problems as well. A good bit of research could probably help you to decide whether it is a "good" sect or not.
