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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cedar

Religion; Catholic church

A coniferous tree frequently mentioned in the Bible, may be applied to several different species of conifers, but usually it designates the celebrated cedar of Libanus.

celebret

Religion; Catholic church

A letter which a bishop gives to a priest, that he may obtain permission in another diocese to say Mass, and for this purpose bears testimony that he is free from canonical censures.

celtic rite

Religion; Catholic church

This subject will be treated under the following seven heads: 1. History and Origin; 2. Manuscript Sources; 3. The Divine Office; 4. The Mass; 5. The Baptismal Service; 6. The Visitation, ...

cemetery

Religion; Catholic church

It may be said in early literature to be used exclusively of the burial places of Jews and Christians.

chapter

Religion; Catholic church

The name Chapter, designating certain corporate ecclesiastical bodies, is said to be derived from the chapter of the rule book, which it was the custom to read in the assemblies of monks.

character

Religion; Catholic church

Quite distinct from the technical meaning which the term character possesses in theological controversy is that attached to it in the language of common life, as well as in the literature devoted to ...