Catholic church

Catholic church

The Catholic Church is the world's largest Christian Church with 1.2 billion members worldwide. It is among the oldest institutions in the world and has played a prominent role in western civilization. The Catholic heirarchy is lead by the Pope. The Catholic Church is Trinitarian and defines it's mission as spreading the word and teachings of Jesus Christ.

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social teaching

Religion; Catholic church

The teaching (social doctrine) of the Church on the truth of revelation about human dignity, human solidarity, and the principles of justice and peace; the moral judgments about economic and social ...

charity

Religion; Catholic church

The theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God (1822).

hope

Religion; Catholic church

The theological virtue by which we desire and expect from God both eternal life and the grace we need to attain it (1817).

decalogue

Religion; Catholic church

The Ten Commandments (literally, "ten words") given by God to Moses on Sinai. In order to be faithful to the teaching of Jesus, the Decalogue must be interpreted in the light of the great commandment ...

beatitudes

Religion; Catholic church

The teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount on the meaning and way to true happiness (cf. Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6: 20-23). These teachings reflect the promises made to the chosen people since Abraham; ...

profession of faith

Religion; Catholic church

The synthesis (creed, "symbol of faith") of the faith which summarizes the faith professed by Christians (187). See Creed.

paradise

Religion; Catholic church

The symbolic description of the condition of our first parents before the Fall, who lived in a state of friendship with God in the happiness of original justice and holiness (374, 384). Paradise also ...