How are Christianity and Catholicism different?

Answer 1

the teachings and the authority of the church is very different, the catholic church is a different branch of christianity. in the catholic bible there are seven more books than in the other denominations, the other christians deleted the seven books and edited romans and ruth,shortened esther.... which caused a major reform in christianity. to find out more on the catholic church you could try americancatholic.org. there are many differences and it would be hard to state them all in a short space. the best thing to do is to focus on the things we have in common, and when you don't understand what someone or people believe ask or look it up online for better understanding.hope this helps and god bless.

Answer 2

Christianity reffers to all those that believe in Jesus and englobes other religions such as Catholicism. A Catholic is Christian, but not always a Christian is Catholic. Catholicism Church is the religion whose leader is the Pope.

But, if you want something more extense:

"In principle, Christianity is built solely on the Holy Scriptures, the written Word of God. The Bible is our only infallible rule of faith, being sufficient to give us the sure knowledge of the Gospel for our salvation and holiness. [...] Roman Catholicism demands submission of the intellect and will to the doctrines taught by the Roman magisterium (the Pope and bishops). It is claimed that the Catholic Church derives its doctrines from the "sacred deposit" found in Scriptures and Sacred Tradition. "

Here is the source, but being Catholic myself, I am not sure whether the information is completely neutral:

http://www.justforcatholics.org/a19.htm

Answer 3

They are not different. Catholicism was synonymous with Christianity for 1,000 years after Christ. The Catholic Church is the only Church founded by Jesus Christ, and the only Church He ever intended to exist.

I assume what you want to know is the differences between Protestantism and Catholicism. Catholicism is full and complete Christianity, as founded by Jesus Christ and as taught by the Apostles. Protestantism is watered down Christianity, based on modern traditions of men like sola scriptura and sola fide. They are missing the Eucharist, missing the sacraments, the priesthood, the Mass, and many other essential elements of full Christianity. Most importantly, they are missing any true authority. Christ placed full authority in His Church, the biblical "pillar and foundation of truth". Protestants, in rejecting that God-given authority, have attempted to force a book compiled by the same Church whose authority they have rejected, to be their new authority. The folly of such an attempt is obvious - thousands of conflicting manmade denominations who cannot agree on what is the truth because they cannot correctly interpret the book thay have "borrowed" from the original Christian Churh. Protestantism is really "semi-Christianity", in its countless conflicting and contradicting forms. There are as many differences from one Protestant sect to the next are there are between any one of them and Catholicism. Jesus warned us about this situation, saying that men would chase after many preachers who would tell them what they want to hear, instead of the fullness of truth.

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Answer 4

Catholicism is a branch of Christianity as is Protestantism and Eastern Orthodoxy.

Answer 5

Catholicism is a branch of Christianity. Didn't you ask this question yesterday?

~ Lib

Answer 6

Catholicism is christianity.

Answer 7

Catholicism is the trunk of Christianity. wasn't until Henry the IIX until little branches started springing out.
Christian basically, means you believe in Christ. Catholics naturally believe in Christ, so we are Christians.

Answer 8

Christians pray to God and uses Jesus as an intercessor; Catholics pray to dead saints and use Mary as an intercessor.

Christians believe that it is God's grace that gets us into heaven; Catholics believe that it is good works.

Christians believe that only Jesus forgive sins; Catholics go to priest for penance.

Christians believe after death you go to heaven or hell; Catholics believe in a purgatory.

These are just a few of examples.

Answer 9

christianity not so populated
keeps the sabbath
catholicism is very populated
and keeps the sunday

there are more things

Answer 10

Theological differences. I love Catholics though, but I am not one. I know some Catholics that are so in love with Jesus.