What do Catholics believe in?

Question

Is there anyone here who can tell me what EXACTLY do Catholics believe in? God, Jesus? Who? Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

The Nicene Creed says;

"We believe (I believe) in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. (God of God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father (and the Son), who together with the Father and the Son is to be adored and glorified, who spoke by the Prophets. And one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We confess (I confess) one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for (I look for) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen."

EDIT: What kind of non-thinkers give thumbs down for this kind of answer? The question is "What do Catholics believe?" This is what Catholics believe, you don't have to like it but it's a correct answer.

It just goes to show that some people are so filled with hatred that they can't get past their own bigotry to be able to comprehend the purpose of a Q&A.

Answer 2

Catholics believe in God, Jesus, and Mary, the mother of Jesus. She plays a huge role in the Catholic religion. Also, the saints are a big deal in Catholicism. The pope is the leader of the Catholic church, but you don't worship him.

Also, we believe that in communion, the wine and host (little waffer-like crackers that are small) become Jesus' blood and body.

Hope that helped a little bit!

Answer 3

We believe in the Holy Trinity-God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We read the Bible every time mass is celebrated-Old and New Testament. If you have a real interest, go to some Catholic sites on the web or watch EWTN television network.

Answer 4

We believe in the Holy Trinity
God the Father, God the Son Jesus and God the Holy Spirit.
Three equal parts of the one Lord.

Answer 5

Just a question for clarification if I may;
Are you asking what "Roman Catholics" believe or What "Catholics" believe? I ask because there is quite a difference.

Answer 6

Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It has all the answers you are looking for.

Answer 7

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made.

Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.

And I believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.

Answer 8

Our profession of faith -- exactly what we believe -- is something we affirm every Sunday at Mass, and it is this:

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 men 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.

Answer 9

Pretty much the opposite of everything CJ believes. You could also look for the Catechism of the Catholic church online. Our beliefs are quite extensive, but unlike other churches who don't dare, we define all of our beliefs there.

edit: I just read Kait's answer and she is wrong on most everythign she wrote. She's obviously and anti-catholic bigot so I probably wouldn't get my info. from her.

Answer 10

Jubilant at seeing the relief trucks loaded with food, clothes and the much-needed medicines the villagers, many of who have not had a square meal in days, were shocked when the nuns asked them to convert before distributing biscuits and water.


http://in.news.yahoo.com/050116/139/2j1rp.html

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