What is the differences between christian and catholic religions?

Answer 1

"What separates us as believers in Christ is much less than what unites us." (Pope John XXIII)

Almost all important doctrine is completely agreed upon between Catholic Christians and other Christians.

Here is the joint declaration of justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006):

By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who renews our hearts while equipping us and calling us to good works.

http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/documents/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_31101999_cath-luth-joint-declaration_en.html

There are many minor doctrine issues and some major cultural traditional differences which, I believe, do not matter that much.

A Catholic worships and follows Christ in the tradition of Catholicism which, among other things, recognizes that Christ made Peter the leader of His new Church and Pope Benedict XVI is Peter's direct successor.

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.htm

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

Although both Protestants and Roman Catholics share the common ground of being founded upon faith in Jesus Christ, there are significant differences between the two groups. From general observation, one can see contrasts in everything from the way that their clergymen dress, to the way their services are conducted. Unlike most Protestant churches, Catholic masses are conducted in a liturgical fashion, with much emphasis upon symbols, rituals and ceremony.


In Addition, the Catholic church has traditionally regulated the type of Bible translation used in the church. For centuries, the only version authorized for use was the Latin Vulgate, a translation from the original languages by Jerome, in around 400 A.D. This Bible reads very similar to Protestant translations, however with a major exception. The Catholic version contains the Apocrypha, a collection of seven complete books and a few additions to others. These are considered non-inspired writings written between the period of the Old and New Testaments. Only one is actually dated. Two books, Judith and Tobit tell of the Assyrian and Babylonian invasions. Two more, 1st and 2nd Maccabees record the Jewish war of independence of around 165 B.C. Two more, Ecclesiasticus and Wisdom of Solomon, are considered books of wisdom. Another is an addendum to Jeremiah, and there are short additions to Esther and Daniel. The Protestants do not include them because they have never met the criteria for divine inspiration. Further, the writings of Jewish historian Josephus (in 90 A.D.) indicated that the Jews did not accept the books of the Apocrypha as a part of their scriptures, and although Jesus and the Apostles quoted frequently and accurately from almost every other Old Testament book, never once did they quote from the Apocrypha. Even if accepted, it would not alter the message of the New Testament, and it doesn't appear that much, if any, of the doctrines of the Catholic church had any foundation from the Apocrypha

Answer 3

im a catholic and my friend is a chritian..the differences are
when we pray at school i make the sign of the cross which means goodluck..then my friend when she prays she only closes her eyes but she didnt make the sign of the cross.
actually..only a practical answer would answer your question..
the answer is..they have different spelling hehe..wait heres another difference my teacher in grade 3 is a catholic shes not strict shes very kind to her students and now im in grade 6 and im in a different school now my new school is a christian school ofcourse all of the teachers there are christians heres the point is i have this teacher my cl subject or what do you call this??ya religion right..ya i have this religion teacher she always yell at us when she are teaching us and then she make a tiny little mistake she always says oh god oh ****..is that the way the christians should talk just like whoa my teacher is a christian teaching in a christian school then suddenly just like a snap oh **** then any thingg like that you know bad words wait tjhis is the very point of the difference between my grade 3 teacher and my present teacher my grade 3 teacher is a catholic and shes kind
then my grade 6 teacher is a christian but she didnt practice her christianity deeds just like a lil devil without a big fork with a fire hehe..by the ways hi to all my class mates in 1st year i love ya guys hehe bye hope you understand the differences now

Answer 4

christianity has mildly different beliefs but based on the same prinicple. Christianity focus's on jesus's life and catholicism is focused on the father, mother, and the holy spirit and all that jazz...I dont believe in either but I used to go to church...a catholic church from what I recall...It wasn't as crazy as some christianity churches...not saying they're all crazy...but some go too far...like with the healing thing....mainly in the southern states but still...

Answer 5

Christian religions are those that believe that Jesus is the savior. Catholics believe this. Catholicism is a christian religion.

Answer 6

there is no difference in beliefs, just in practice. Catholics 'worship' Mary (Jesus' mother) and saints, worship in a very strict way (eg. rosary beads and quote prayers from the Bible) and take every word of the Bible literally while Christians worship Jesus, believing He is the way into Heaven and believe the Bible changes with the times and have a more relaxed view of religion.

Answer 7

christianity is a broad overview of what most western religeons believe in catholisism is a completely different thing just like lutheran or JW (jehovas witness) and another large one church of england (anglican)...Hope i helped

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