Catholicism is a Christian religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is a monotheistic religion, meaning that Catholics believe in one God, who exists as three persons: Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. This is known as Trinity.

Beliefs

  • Catholics believe in the Bible, the Virgin Mary and the saints.
  • We believe that the Catholic Church is the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.
  • We believe that the pope is the successor to Saint Peter, and that bishops are the successors to Christ’s apostles.
  • We believe the baptism removes original sin and personal sins.
  • We believe that communion is receiving the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Practices

  • The most important religious service is Mass, where the community prays together.
  • Catholics receive the sacraments, which include baptism, confirmation, communion, marriage, holy orders and the sacrament of the sick.
  • Confirmation is a sacrament signifies that a person is fully integrated into the Catholic Church.

History

  • Catholicism is an Abrahamic religion, like Judaism and Islam.
  • The Roman Catholic Bible was one of the first books ever printed.

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