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What are the rules of the Roman Catholic church regarding the surnames of a Catalan woman who marry?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church has no special rules for people of different nationalities, nor do they have rules that would affect civil law.
Are Roman Catholic orders invalid?
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. Of course not, Catholic Orders are valid.
What was the law of the Roman Catholic church called?
It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman Catholic is a slur that became popular in England after the protestant revolt. The law of the Catholic Church is known as Codex Iuris Canonici, popularly known as "the Code" or "Code of Canon Law" in English.
What are the rules governing abstinence?
The rules that govern abstinence in the Catholic church also govern fasting. These rules are called the Code of Canon Law for Roman Catholic churches and the Code of Canons of Oriental Churches for Eastern Catholic churches.
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.
What is the Catholic Church law?
Canon law contains the rules that govern the Catholic Church.
How did Henry vii try to reduce the power of the church?
He separated England from the Roman Catholic church and formed the Church of England - one where he was the head figure of the church, thus he was allowed to make his own rules.
What are the rules at the Roman Catholic Church when someone is being baptismed?
Roman Catholic AnswerSomeone to be baptized must be unbaptized. If they are an infant, they must have a Catholic parent, Catholic sponsors and a well-founded hope that they will be raised as practicing Catholics. If they are an adult, they must be thoroughly educated in the faith and submit to all of its tenants. The baptism should be done by a priest (except in the danger of imminent death) in a Church using properly blessed water.
What are the significant documents in Roman Catholicism?
The Bible - The Bible is the Word of God and is, along with Sacred Tradition, where we get our laws, rules, and practices.The Catechism of the Catholic Church - The Catechism is a summary of the Doctrines and Dogmas of the Catholic Church.The Code of Canon Law - The Code of Canon Law is similar to the Catechism because it gives a summary of all the Doctrinal and Dogmatic beliefs of the Catholic Church, as well as a Its liturgical practices and Traditions.The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM)/Roman Missal - the GIRM is the is the collection of rules governing the celebration of Mass, and the Roman Missal is the collection of liturgical practices (prayers that are said, the Order of Mass, etc.)
Who was the pope and what did they do?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Pope was, AND IS, the Vicar of Christ. He is the successor of St. Peter, and the visible head of the Church on earth. He teaches, and infallibly interprets the Deposit of Faith. He appoints the Bishops, and rules over Christ's Church.
What does the pope lead the church in?
Catholic AnswerThe Holy Father doesn't lead any branch of Christianity for the simple reason that Christianity as established by Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, cannot have any "branches". Our Blessed Lord was very emphatic in establishing only one Church, which He founded on the Apostle Peter (and his successors-the Popes), read St. Matthew 16:17-19. The Christian Church is commonly called the Catholic Church. "Branches" of Christianity are actually denominations from a heresy called protestantism formed in the sixteenth century, which have appropriated the word "Christian" to themselves, which is where the confusion comes in.
What caused christians of the east to break away from the Roman Catholic Church?
They discovered the teachings and views of the Roman church were and are against what the Bible says and they were considered totally wrong and still are. The Roman church is steeped in dogma and strict rules which have very tenuous roots in the bible scriptures. For example, King Henery VIII of England, wanted to divorce and the catholic church wouldn't let him. So he protested and formed his own version of Christian faith, allowing divorce under certain circumstances.
