what is official catholic doctrine?

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official catholic doctrine

Answer 1

rituals and sacrments.

Answer 2

Official Catholic Doctrines are the teachings of the Catholic Faith that are approved by the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. The Magisterium of the Church is made up of the Pope in communion or in union with the bishops of the world. These Catholic Doctrines are contained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Recently the Church has published a Catechism of the Catholic Church. John Paul II and the bishops worked on it and it is a very good book which explains all the teachings of the Cahtolic Church. Catholic Doctrines are also contained in other books like the Apostolic Letters of the Popes, the Encyclicals of the Popes for example Humane Vitae, Lumen Gentium, Veritatis Splendor, The Gospel of Life, Laborens Exercens, etc. These Catholic Doctrines are taught in Catholic Doctrine Classes or Basic Christian Doctrine Classes or classes of theology etc.

Answer 3

Wow - the whole doctrine of the church?

If you really want to know visit this website http://www.newadvent.com

Some Catholic beliefs:

* Catholics believe in works and faith. They don't think you need to work your way to heaven - to earn anything. Instead they believe that if you truly have faith your deeds will reflect that.

* Transubstantiation. That the bread and wine truly become the body and blood of Jesus. The line "Do this in memory of me" is the basis of this practice.

* The seven sacraments:
Baptism - at birth to wash away original sins and dedicate one to God.

Confession - to confess one's sin, accept responsibility, know true repentence before receiving communion.

1st Communion - not to be done until after Confession. The first time one recieves the body and blood as Christ. The Bread is believed to be both the body and blood - so children are not required to drink the wine.

Confirmation - the second baptism. When one dedicates themselves to the church.

Holy Orders - Becoming a priest

Marriage - self explanitory

Extreme Unction/Last Rights - the final confession and communion before death.

These are just a few highlights. If you want to read more - research and use the link provided.

Answer 4

Official Catholic doctrine are the rules and principles that form the basis of Catholic beliefs. There are ALOT of Catholic doctrines, and they cover a huge range of topics...from grounds for annulment of marriage to same sex realtionships, and how often a good Catholic goes to Church. And yes, they are changeable, which is why alot of Catholics contradict each other - some just have newer information than others.

Answer 5

Catholic doctrine- or teaching- is found in:

The Bible
The Code of Canon Law
The Catechism of the Catholic Church

( in that order)

Answer 6

A catechism (κατηχιsmός in Greek) is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.[1] Catechisms are doctrinal manuals often in the form of questions followed by answers to be memorized, a format that has been used in non-religious or secular contexts as well (see FAQ).

Catechesis is an elementary form of religious instruction, typically oral, and traditionally under the guidance of a parent, pastor or priest, religious teacher, or other individuals in church roles (including a deacon, religious brother or sister, or nun) who poses set questions and prompts students (or disciples) toward understanding the answers given. Catechetics is the practice of this kind of instruction, or the study of it, including training in such instruction. [1] A catechist is one who engages in such religious instruction.

Answer 7

The respectable Catholic doctrine relating to the Holy Bible is that it is the word of God. the 1st Holy Bible grew to become into prepare in 320 advert by making use of St. Jerome. Pope Damascus (the thirty seventh pope) asked Jerome to assemble and translate the writings into the basic Latin language. The books have been chosen on the Council of Rome in 382 advert. Later the books have been reaffirmed on the Council of Hippo (393AD), and 2 Councils of Carthage (397AD & 419AD). the folk knew the Gnostic gospels o.k. and rejected them. They weren't writings from the Apostles. The Holy Bible is written in 40 seven books; 5 Gospels; 14 New testomony Letters; and 7 Catholic Letters. The present of the Holy Spirit assisted the human beings to place in writing the books, Gospels; Testaments and Letters so as that it has God because it’s author and teaches; faithfully the saving fact without blunders. For God has willed it to be consigned to us. hence, Jesus pronounced “ Whoever rejects me and would not settle for my words that I spoke, that's going to choose him: the word that I spoke, that's going to condemn him on the final day, because of the fact i did no longer talk on my own, however the father who despatched me commanded me what to assert and talk. and that i understand that his commandment is eternal existence. So, what I say, I say because of the fact the father advised me.” Jon13, 40 8-50

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

There's no short answer. Google up Catholic catechism if you're interested.

Answer 10

On what subject? There is way too much to discuss here. Get yourself a Catechism and it will tell you.

Answer 11

Thumbs up to gazoo I might add a reference to the time and efforts of Later Day Saints as well