What does it mean to be Catholic?

Question

Let’s be Catholic.

You and me.

Let’s do what Catholics do. Or are supposed to do.

Let’s see Jesus in other people—even that person who sometimes annoys the devil out of us.

Let’s be joyful, and let’s fill others with joy, too.

Let’s go to Mass every week.

The entire article can be found at http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2007/02/01/becatholic/

Is there anything else you would add to this article?

Answer 1

We believe:

* that scripture is the primary, sufficient, and reliable source of our beliefs.

* in the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds produced by the early councils.

* in one loving, personal God in three divine persons.

* that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.

* that Christ died for us, rose from the dead, and will come again.

* that we are saved by grace through faith and are made new by the Holy Spirit.

* that if we trust in Jesus, our life will change; faith without works is impossible.

* that through the Holy Spirit, the sacraments impart the grace which they signify.

* that Jesus is present in the Holy Eucharist.

* that through the Apostolic Succession, Jesus empowers clergy for ministry.

* in one holy, catholic, and apostolic church made up of all Christian believers.

* in working for the unity with diversity of the church, the Body of Christ.

* in obeying the Great Commandments to love God and love our neighbor

In the final analysis, being a catholic or even a Christian is not about being a member of an institution. It is about being a member of the Body of Christ. It is not about what you believe. It is about Whom you trust. It is not about following the rules. It is about following Jesus. May God grant us all the grace to do his will and follow Jesus in all things.

God Bless You

Answer 2

Sounds good to me!

Answer 3

okay.