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The 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.
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
766 The 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)
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"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)
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When did Henry form the Catholic church?
Henry VIII did not form the Catholic Church. He actually broke away from the Catholic Church and formed the Church of England in 1534.
Is Catholic Church related to the church of Satan?
Roman Catholic ChurchYes, the relationship in that the Church of Satan was formed to worship what the Catholic Church refers to as the father of lies, and the source of all evil. It is one of the things that Our Blessed Lord formed His Church to rescue people from.
What king replaced the pope as head of the Catholic Church?
No king has ever replaced a pope as head of the Catholic Church. Henry VIII did break from the Catholic Church and formed what is the Church of England but which is not a Catholic Church as it is not in union with Rome.
Whom does the Church adore and thank in the Liturgy?
Roman Catholic AnswerGod.
The Catholic Church was the focus of the Protestant Reformation and was led by whom?
Martin Luther
When Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church he formed?
The Anglican Church - officially, the Church of England.
Was formed for the purpose of strengthening the Catholic church.?
council of trent
What was formed for the purpose of strengthening the Catholic church.?
council of trent
Why is the Catholic Church in schism with the Coptics?
The Coptic Church is a branch of the Orthodox Church with whom a schism has existed since the year 1054.
Did Julius Caesar form the Catholic Church?
Julius Caesar was not a Catholic. He was murdered before the Church even existed and died as a pagan.
What was the religion of Henry 2?
Henry the VIII was a good roman catholic but he then turned into a protestant (church of England.
Is it Holy Catholic Church or Roman Catholic Church?
Catholic AnswerIt depends on whom you are talking to. The Church has many names for various reasons, the Creed refers to her as "One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic". Nowhere does the Church refer to herself as "Roman" that is an appellation that has been attached since the protestant revolt. The Church has been called "Catholic" which means "universal" almost from the beginning. Holy Catholic Church is appropriate for most things.
