2006-08-25 15:40:48 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs. J 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
A summary of Catholic beliefs is contained in the Nicene Creed (from the year 325):
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit, He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day He rose again in fulfillment of the scriptures: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son, He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
For a complete description of what Catholics believe, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.htm
With love in Christ.
2006-08-25 16:48:28 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was raised Catholic and went to a private Catholic school for 9 years. Its a racist money grabbing hypocritical cult for the rich. With a little child molesting mixed in
2006-08-25 22:45:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here are some sources to check out:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholicism
2. Roman Catholicism: The Basics, By Michael Walsh
3. The BIBLE
2006-08-25 23:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by c_dawg_123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The authority of Scripture.......the Roman Catholic Church gives this authority also to the pope, the church, and certain traditions of the church.
The authority of the pope...Christians need to submit to the Pope's authority to be "true" members of the visible church.
View Mary as a "mediator" between God and human beings.
Pretty broad question.........
2006-08-25 22:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by missourim43 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your nearest parish probably has classes in Catholic instruction. Ask the parish priest, or the church secretary.
2006-08-25 22:50:56 · answer #5 · answered by chilixa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, what is it you need to know?
2006-08-25 22:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by Frodo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋