Western Catholic Religion

Symbols are very important and influential to everyone. Symbols holds a hidden meaning that, in most cases, are more influential than telling it blunt. Yes, sometimes telling it bluntly works but putting it as a symbol shows a deeper meaning and relevance to what you, your community, or your nation stands for.

Having very traditional beliefs, the Catholic Church uses numerous different terms and practices that are not familiar with non-Catholics. Inside of the Discourse community, Catholics have set terms that are used widely to discuss different matters. For instances, the term “priest” is used to describe what others would typically call a “pastor.” In addition to the terms used, there are also rituals that are based on their traditional beliefs. The most drastic of them would be the Eucharist. This tradition is referred to by Catholics as “Holy Communion” and is referred to by protestants as “The Lord’s Supper.” Meg Kane described the differences by saying, “Catholics actually believe that the Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ. It has much more meaning behind it than other communion services.” (Kane). Drastically differing from other religions, Catholics believe that their priest was granted the ability by God to turn the bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

Catholicism is one of the most recognized religions in the world. The most common misconception about Catholics is that practitioners are obsessed with rules and they judge people if they make mistakes. True Catholics see life from a different perspective, that of love, which has nothing to do with following a series of strict guidelines established by the church.

Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Catholics once included a solitary Christian church with two focuses of force, Rome and Constantinople. Known as the Great Schism, was the official split between Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Church. The Church split along doctrinal, religious, phonetic, political, and geographic lines, and the central break as never been mended. Though the Church split because of their differences, they still had some things that were similar.

The Roman Catholic Church was separated from other political authorities in Western Europe but not in the East. The church was also very rural in Rome.

The Cross has a variety of symbolic and religious meanings that can be interpreted from a Pagan viewpoint and Christian viewpoint,

If you ask a million Catholics what is means to be Catholic, you will get a million different answers. The Catholic church has many different values and teachings. Some teachings appeal to certain people, and others don't. But, to me, being Catholic is believing and following the teachings. No matter what, always having faith that the word of the Lord is truth. Sometimes this can be hard, but we must always remember God wants what is best for us. When we are doubting this,

The Catholic practice consists of baptism, confirmation, communion, reconciliation, anointing of the sick holy orders and holy matrimony. One main belief of the Catholic is the communion or the eucharist at a mass, in which they receive the body and blood of Christ in the form of bread

The Christian cross has traditionally been a symbol representing Christianity or Christendom as a whole. The Christian cross was in use from the time of early Christianity, but it remained less prominent than competing symbols (Ichthys, Staurogram, Alpha and Omega, Christogram, Labarum, etc.) until the medieval Crusades. Early Christianity had use for such symbols due to the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, as the symbol allowed inconspicuous identification of one Christian to another.(2016, Wikipedia)

Catholicism vs. Protestantism is the two largest religions in the world. Both are put together on belief that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary. That he died on the cross, arose and ascendended into heaven on the third day. That is where they get the father son and Holy Ghost. Both Catholicism and Protestantism have some of the same bases but are very different. First one of the main differences is the afterlife. After life, meaning who is going to heaven. Protestants believe that you believe in Jesus and you will have eternal life. Catholics believe that you have to believe and also act according to the word of god to receive eternal life. Secondly another difference is the structure of the churches. Catholicism is made up of one holy catholic

Christianity is the belief in God, Jesus, his son, and the Holy Spirit. Christians believe that God’s son, Jesus, was born from a virgin, died on a cross for the sins of the world and rose again after three days. They believe that God created everything from the water, to the air and sky, to animals, to humans, absolutely everything. Christians also believe in a place after death that reunites God and all his creation.

The Roman Catholic Church is greatly influenced on how the world was formed. Today the world has 1.1 billion Catholics. This proves that the Roman Catholic greatly affected people. One of the most common symbols is Crucifix, cross, bread and wine, and the Lion of Judah. The cross is a symbol of sacrifice, hope, and salvation. Bread and wine represents God's covenant in blood, poured out in payment for mankind's sin. Last is the Lion of Judah. A lion is often a figure of courage and

A couple decades after Jesus, the Christian Messiah, died , there came a new religion ,which was appealing because it was one of the first religions to show life after death. This religion was Catholicism. This religion has overcame many obstacles to come at where it is today. Catholicism , the largest self-religion branch in christianity, can be explained through the History of Catholicism, the faith of Catholicism, and the structure of the mass and church.

Catholicism a religion not so different than what was known to most, there are similarities that clarify the presence of an ultimate being. It could truly be called a religion of God among all the others. The official model of religion is present within Catholicism, models such as a doctrine; the holy bible, cultic expressions; rituals and institutional organizations; church buildings. Catholicism from far seemed different than most religions, but a closer look concluded that it isn’t. Catholicism and Islam have many similarities, such as the Holy water, the importance of church or mosque attendance, and in total their strict religious teachings.

Catholicism: The Catholics believe that Jesus became man, body and soul, participating fully in human life, and remaining incarnate to unite humanity with God forever. This teaches us that He was, is and always will be God with the Father and the Holy Spirit. He is begotten not made, a divine person, not a created person like us. All created things came to be through him. The divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ were progressively revealed throughout his life.