The Catholic Church has remained steadfast on its belief and teaching on several fundamental social and spiritual issues. These are the issues that form the core of Catholic Church teachings. They identify the institution and its faithful worldwide. Though modifications are evident over centuries, the fundamental principles remain intact.
Catholics believe that God created the universe and all within it over a six day period, and rested on the seventh. Man was given dominion over animals, vegetation, the earth and everything in it. This dominion is to be held on behalf of God the Almighty. God intended that Adam and Eve live forever in the Garden of Eden. It was sin that led them to be banished from this paradise.
The teaching on Jesus Christ recognizes him as the Son of God and savior of mankind. He was born of the Virgin Mary and a foster father called Joseph. The conception of Jesus was immaculate which means that it was through the power of the Holy Spirit which meant that Mary did not lose her virginity. Jesus will return on the judgement day to carry with him those who have been righteous and pronounce judgement to the wicked.
An outstanding teaching of the Catholic Church is on Mary. She is the mother of Jesus who is also regarded as God the Son. Mary is venerated for intervening between man and Jesus Christ. She holds a special place among the faithful and is venerated through daily rosary recital. Mary is believed to have been assumed into heaven, meaning that she did not die like other people do.
Roman Catholics are governed from Rome by the Pope. The belief is that he is the successor of St. Peter the apostle. As such, he leads the faithful with supreme authority. His word stands as truth and cannot be questioned. He is elected among cardinals who have not attained retirement age and rules for life. All directions in the church emanate from him or institutions created by him.
The Holy Eucharist is another distinct feature among Catholics all over the world. It is made of the body and blood of Christ and celebrated as communion. Only persons who are permit can receive the Eucharist. Such a person must also have gone through confession, a cleansing process led by a priest. Christ remains in the Eucharist at the tabernacle for adoration after the Eucharistic celebration.
Death and destiny form another distinctive teaching by the Rome based outfit. The belief is that upon death, a person goes to hell, heaven or purgatory. It is the magnitude of sin that will determine where a person goes. Purgatory is for those whose sins are not grave. Saints will be admitted to heaven while sinners will be banished to eternal fire in hell.
The definition of marriage is under pressure to change as people embrace single parenthood, gays and homosexuals. The recent synod of bishops produced a more pragmatic pope who appeared to be lenient on the subject. Since there was no consensus, Vatican retained the traditional definition of father, mother and children.
Catholics believe that God created the universe and all within it over a six day period, and rested on the seventh. Man was given dominion over animals, vegetation, the earth and everything in it. This dominion is to be held on behalf of God the Almighty. God intended that Adam and Eve live forever in the Garden of Eden. It was sin that led them to be banished from this paradise.
The teaching on Jesus Christ recognizes him as the Son of God and savior of mankind. He was born of the Virgin Mary and a foster father called Joseph. The conception of Jesus was immaculate which means that it was through the power of the Holy Spirit which meant that Mary did not lose her virginity. Jesus will return on the judgement day to carry with him those who have been righteous and pronounce judgement to the wicked.
An outstanding teaching of the Catholic Church is on Mary. She is the mother of Jesus who is also regarded as God the Son. Mary is venerated for intervening between man and Jesus Christ. She holds a special place among the faithful and is venerated through daily rosary recital. Mary is believed to have been assumed into heaven, meaning that she did not die like other people do.
Roman Catholics are governed from Rome by the Pope. The belief is that he is the successor of St. Peter the apostle. As such, he leads the faithful with supreme authority. His word stands as truth and cannot be questioned. He is elected among cardinals who have not attained retirement age and rules for life. All directions in the church emanate from him or institutions created by him.
The Holy Eucharist is another distinct feature among Catholics all over the world. It is made of the body and blood of Christ and celebrated as communion. Only persons who are permit can receive the Eucharist. Such a person must also have gone through confession, a cleansing process led by a priest. Christ remains in the Eucharist at the tabernacle for adoration after the Eucharistic celebration.
Death and destiny form another distinctive teaching by the Rome based outfit. The belief is that upon death, a person goes to hell, heaven or purgatory. It is the magnitude of sin that will determine where a person goes. Purgatory is for those whose sins are not grave. Saints will be admitted to heaven while sinners will be banished to eternal fire in hell.
The definition of marriage is under pressure to change as people embrace single parenthood, gays and homosexuals. The recent synod of bishops produced a more pragmatic pope who appeared to be lenient on the subject. Since there was no consensus, Vatican retained the traditional definition of father, mother and children.
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