What makes a Christian catholic, is it Rome or the Creeds of the Ecumenical Councils?

Question

http://www.lgmarshall.org/Creeds/apostles.html
http://www.lgmarshall.org/Creeds/nicene.html
http://www.lgmarshall.org/Creeds/athanasian.html
http://www.lgmarshall.org/Creeds/chalcedon.html

For more on the early creeds
http://www.monergism.com/directory/link_category/Creeds-and-Confessions/

Remember these were around before the Great Schism.

Catholic means "general" or "universal"

Answer 1

I would say belief in the Apostle's Creed

Answer 2

The leadership of the Pope, the Creeds which summarize our beliefs, and much much more make Christians "Catholic."

Also on the list:
+ Holy Scripture
+ Holy Apostolic Tradition
+ The beliefs detailed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church
+ Richness and variety of Catholic prayer
+ Being part of a world wide family, the Body of Christ
+ Celebrating the best of each culture
+ Care for the poor, oppressed, and marginalized

With love in Christ.

Answer 3

Many disagree that Catholics are even Christians at all!

They believe "Another Gospel" = taught and ENFORCED by the Vatican Gang.

(Anabaptist NEVER WHERE under the yoke of Rome!)

Answer 4

generaly they are brought up catholic because their perants are.