what are the beliefs and ideologies of the catholic or christian community?

Answer 1

A summary of Catholic Christian beliefs is contained in the Apostles' Creed:

I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of Heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ,
His only Son Our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into Hell;
the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into Heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father almighty;
from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.
Amen.

"The Apostles' Creed is so called because it is rightly considered to be a faithful summary of the apostles' faith. It is the ancient baptismal symbol of the Church of Rome. Its great authority arises from this fact: it is 'the Creed of the Roman Church, the See of Peter, the first of the apostles, to which he brought the common faith."
- from the Catechism of the Catholic Church; 194.

"This Creed is the spiritual seal, our heart's meditation and an ever-present guardian; it is, unquestionably, the treasure of our soul."
- Saint Ambrose.

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 2

The Nicene Creed
We believe in God, the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
and 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 men and for 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 fulfilment 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 worshipped 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

Answer 3

In the time of the ancestors, a man was born to a virgin mother with no biological father being involved.
The same fatherless man called out to a friend calls Lazarus, who had been dead long enough to stink, and Lazarus promptly came back to life.
The fatherless man himself came alive after being dead and buried three days.
Forty fays later, the fatherless man went up to the top of a hill and then disappeared bodily into the sky.
If you murmur thoughts privately in your head, the fatherless man, and hi "father" (who is also himself) will hear your thoughts and may act upon them. He is simultaneously able to hear the thoughts of everybody else in the world.
If you do something bad, or something good, the same fatherless man sees all, even if nobody else does. You may be rewarded or punished accordingly, including after your death.
The fatherless man's virgin mother never died but 'ascended' bodily into heaven.
Bread and wine, if blesses by a priest (who must have testicles), 'become' the body and blood of the fatherless man.

Answer 4

You need to determine what is a catholic and a christian a Catholic is a person who follows the churches dictates a christian follows what the messiah has taught henceforth the 2 apose each other.

Answer 5

I'm sorry, they're all so varied that it would take DAYS to type it all out. We all have completely different beliefs.

Answer 6

Roman Catholicism is a Christian denomination. The name "Catholic Church" originated in 107 AD when Ignatius of Antioch used the phrase to describe Jesus' "Church.
Most of what Catholics believe can be found in the Nicene Creed. But there are other definite core beliefs that stand out for Catholics, e.g. the Trinity, Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, Sacraments and more.
A core belief of the Catholic Church is the Blessed Trinity. The Trinity means one and the same God in three distinct Divine persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Ten Commandments:
The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, consist of ten moral commands which, according to the Hebrew Bible, were written by God and given to Moses on Mount Sinai in the form of two stone tablets. The religions that follow the Ten Commandments are Judaism, Christianity and Islam. They serve as a guideline on how to live our lives given by God. The Commandments give us structure.
Sacraments and Virtues:
A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. There are seven Sacraments.
Virtues
The Cardinal Virtues are four character traits that people strive to reach in order to be moral. The Cardinal Virtues date back to Greek philosophers and are meant for anyone seeking a moral life. The theological virtues are specific to Christians as written by Paul in The New Testament.
The Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Fortitude, Temperance and Justice
The Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope and Love

Sins:
Sin is anything we do that leads us away from God.
The Seven Capital Sins
·PRIDE ... Unrestrained appreciation of our own worth.
·GREED ... Immoderate desire for earthly goods.
·LUST ... Longing for impure pleasures.
·ANGER ...Inordinate desire for revenge.
·GLUTTONY ... Unrestrained use of food and drink.
·ENVY ... Sorrow over another's good fortune.
·SLOTH ... Laxity in keeping the Faith and the practice of virtue, due to the effort involved.
There are two types of sin: venial and mortal. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, our sins are forgiven.
Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit is God, and the third Person of the Blessed Trinity. He is a Person that is filled with love, wisdom, and grace. He lives within us. He came down to us on Pentecost after Jesus ascended into Heaven.
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit:
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord.
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit:
Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Long-suffering, Humility, Fidelity, Modesty, Continence, Chastity.
Works of Mercy:
The Works of Mercy, or Acts of Mercy, are actions and practices which the Catholic Church expects to be fulfilled by believers.
Spiritual Works of Mercy - These deal with needs of the spirit.
·To counsel the doubtful.
·To instruct the ignorant.
·To admonish the sinner.
·To comfort the sorrowful.
·To forgive all injuries.
·To bear wrongs patiently.
·To pray for the living and the dead
Corporal Works of Mercy - These deal with needs of the body.
·To feed the hungry.
·To give drink to the thirsty.
·To clothe the naked.
·To shelter the homeless.
·To visit the sick.
·To visit the imprisoned. To bury the dead.
Holy Days of Obligation:
Holy Days of Obligation are days when Catholics are obligated to attend Mass.
Holy Days of Obligation Include:
Every Sunday
The Octave of the Nativity: Mary, the Mother of God - January 1
Ascension Thursday - 40 days after Easter
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -August 15
All Saints Day - November 1
The Immaculate Conception - December 8
Christmas Day - December 25
Laws of the Church:
·To assist at Mass on all Sundays and holy days of obligation.
·To fast and abstain on the days appointed.
·To confess our sins at least once a year.
·To receive Holy Communion during the Easter time.
·To contribute to the support of the Church.
·To observe the laws of the Church concerning marriage.
Beatitudes:
The Beatitudes mean happiness in Latin. It's the name given to the well-known, definitive and beginning portion of the Sermon on the Mount of the Gospel of Matthew. Some are also recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
·Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
·Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
·Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
·Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
·Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
·Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
·Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
·Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Peace and blessings!

Answer 7

This is a tall order, go to http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03712a.htm

Answer 8

A key distinction between Catholics and Christians is the view of the Bible. Catholics view the Bible as having equal authority with the Church and tradition. Christians view the Bible as the supreme authority for faith and practice. The question is, how does the Bible present itself? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Scripture, of itself, is sufficient for the Christian to be thoroughly equipped for every good work. This text tells us that Scripture is not “just the beginning,” or “just the basics,” or the “foundation for a more complete church tradition.” On the contrary, Scripture is perfectly and fully sufficient for everything in the Christian life. Scripture can teach us, rebuke us, correct us, train us, and equip us. Bible Christians do not deny the value of church tradition. Rather, Christians uphold that for a church tradition to be valid, it must be based on the clear teaching of Scripture, and must be in full agreement with Scripture. Catholic friend, study the Word of God for yourself. In God’s Word you will find God’s description of, and intention for, His Church. 2 Timothy 2:15 declares, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”

A second key difference between Catholics and “Bible Christians” is the understanding of how we can approach God. Catholics tend to approach God through intermediaries, such as Mary or the saints. Christians approach God directly, offering prayers to no one other than God Himself. The Bible proclaims that we ourselves can approach God’s throne of grace with boldness (Hebrews 4:16). The Bible is perfectly clear that God desires us to pray to Him, to have communication with Him, to ask Him for the things we need (Philippians 4:6; Matthew 7:7-8; 1 John 5:14-15). There is no need for mediators or intermediaries, as Christ is our one and only mediator (1 Timothy 2:5), and both Christ and the Holy Spirit are already interceding on our behalf (Romans 8:26-27; Hebrews 7:25). Catholic friend, God loves you intimately and has provided an open door to direct communication through Jesus.

The most crucial difference between Catholics and “Bible Christians” is on the issue of salvation. Catholics view salvation almost entirely as a process, while Christians view salvation as both a completed status and a process. Catholics see themselves as “being saved,” while Christians view themselves as “having been saved.” 1 Corinthians 1:2 tells us, “…to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy…” The words “sanctified” and “holy” come from the same Greek root. This verse is declaring that Christians are both sanctified and called to be sanctified. The Bible presents salvation as a gift that is received the moment a person places faith in Jesus Christ as Savior (John 3:16). When a person receives Christ as Savior, he/she is justified (declared righteous – Romans 5:9), redeemed (rescued from slavery to sin – 1 Peter 1:18), reconciled (achieving peace with God – Romans 5:1), sanctified (set apart for God’s purposes – 1 Corinthians 6:11), and born again as a new creation (1 Peter 1:23; 2 Corinthians 5:17). Each of these are accomplished facts that are fully received at the moment of salvation. Christians are then called to live, practically (called to be holy), what is already true, positionally (sanctified).



The Catholic viewpoint is that salvation is received by faith, but then must be “maintained” by good works and participation in the Sacraments. Bible Christians do not deny the importance of good works or that Christ calls us to observe the ordinances in remembrance of Him and in obedience to Him. The difference is that Christians view these things as the result of salvation, not a requirement for salvation, or a means of maintaining salvation. Salvation is an accomplished work, purchased by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ (1 John 2:2). God offers us salvation and assurance of salvation because Jesus’ sacrifice was fully, completely, and perfectly sufficient. If we receive God’s precious gift of salvation, we can know that we are saved. 1 John 5:13 declares, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.”



We can know that we have eternal life and we can have assurance of our salvation because of the greatness of Christ’s sacrifice. Christ’s sacrifice does not need to be re-offered or re-presented. Hebrews 7:27 says, “He sacrificed for their sins once for all when He offered Himself.” Hebrews 10:10 declares, “…we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” 1 Peter 3:18 exclaims, “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God…” Christ’s once for all sacrifice was absolutely and perfectly sufficient. Jesus declared on the cross, “It is finished” (John 19:30). Jesus’ atoning sacrifice was the full payment for all of our sins (1 John 2:2). As a result, all of our sins are forgiven and we are promised eternal life in Heaven the moment we receive the gift God offers us – salvation through Jesus Christ (John 3:16).