Roman Catholicism [first Edition]
ROMAN CATHOLICISM [FIRST EDITION]. The first question in defining the scope of Roman Catholicism has to do with the term itself. There are Catholics who object to the...
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Roman Catholicism [further Considerations]
ROMAN CATHOLICISM [FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS] A significant theme recurs in Roman Catholic studies at the turn of the twenty-first century: before nominally ind...
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Christianity: Roman Catholicism
FOUNDED: First century C.E.RELIGION AS A PERCENTAGE OF WORLD POPULATION: 17 percent
Overview
The term "catholic" is derived from a Greek word meaning �...
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One of the most important incidents from the past, which helped to fashion the Church of today, was `The Reformation.' The aim of the Reformation was for an internal renewal of the church during the 1...
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What I learned in Catholic faith are the power of symbols and ritual celebrations.
A symbol is something that stands for and suggests something else. Symbol comes from the Greek word that means "to t...
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the church - as it enters this new millennium - in being a vibrant and inclusive community that attracts new members"
The Catholic Church is an international ...
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The Roman Catholic Church embraces a distinct and concise set of seven social justice principles. The Church also believes in justice and fairness for all people, regardless of their race, age, wealth...
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~~Baptism~~
Baptism is the first sacrament a Christian receives. It is the first of the three sacraments of initiation. Before receiving other sacraments you must be baptized. In baptism all of yo...
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In valuing both sexuality and the body as divine, the Catholic Church currently has genuine concerns regarding the preservation of sexual intercourse as an enriching and life-giving act. Many people ...
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