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from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Catholic. It's original meaning of "general" or "universal" has taken on a variety of applications in the course of Christian history. First used by St. Ignatius of Antioch (A.D. 35-107) ( Letter to the Smyrneans, 8, 2), it is now mainly used in five recognized senses: 1. The Catholic Church as distinct from Christian ecclesiastical bodies that do not recognize the papal primacy; 2. The Catholic faith as the belief of the universal body of the faithful, namely, that which is believed "everywhere, always , and by all" (Vincentian Canon); 3. Orthodoxy as distinguished from what is heretical or schismatical; 4. The undivided Church before the Eastern Schism of 1054; thereafter the Eastern Church has called itself orthodox, in contrast with those Christian bodies which did not accept the definitions of Ephesus and Chalcedon on the divinity of Christ.
In general, today the term "Catholic" refers to those Christians who profess a continued tradition of faith and worship and who hold to the Apostolic succession of bishops and priest since the time of Christ. (Etym. Latin catholicus, universal; Greek katholikos, universal.)
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What two ways did the Catholic church try to stop the spread of protestant religions during the 19th century?
The Council of Trent
What 2 churches emerged from the schism in the Christian church?
the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church
What were two religions that split from the Catholic Church during the Reformation?
Lutherans and the Church of England split from the Catholic Church.
What two chruches grew out of the pope and byzantine?
The Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church.
Can two divorced Catholics one got married in a Catholic church the other in a registery office have a blessing in a Catholic church?
yes.
What two parts did the Christian Church split into in 1054?
The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
What two groups opposed the Roman Catholic Church in Middle Ages?
the orthrodox church
What does it mean to say the Church subsists in the Catholic Church?
It means that the 4 marks of the Church as spelled out in the Nicene Creed - One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic - are found only in the Catholic Church. Other sects may have one, two or three of these marks but only the Catholic Church possesses all four.
Why is Wednesday important in the Roman Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerWednesday in the Catholic Church is a day consecrated by the Church for devotion to St. Joseph. Historically, along with Friday, it is one of the two fast days during the week.
Is the Catholic Church the number one church?
Yes it is in several ways. It is the original Church founded by Christ and spread by the apostles. It is the only Christian denomination that meets all the qualifications spelled out in the Nicene Creed of 'One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic.' Some Protestant denominations may meet one, two or three of these, none but the Catholic Church meets all four. It is also the largest Christian religion on earth with about 1.2 billion members.
What does January sixth mean in the Mormon Catholic Church?
There is no such thing as the "Mormon Catholic Church". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is commonly called the "Mormon" church, and the Roman Catholic Church is usually referred to as the "Catholic Church". They are two different churches. January 6th is Epiphany and the end of the Christmas season in the Catholic Church, which celebrates Christmas from December 24 to January 6. The Mormon Church typically does not recognize or celebrate Epiphany.
If I became a Christian two years after my divorce can I join the Catholic Church?
You can certainly become a member of the Catholic Church. Your marriage situation may need some clarification as the Catholic Church does not recognize divorce, but this can be discussed with a priest if you wish.
