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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cuerpo de Cristo

Religión; Iglesia católica

(1) el cuerpo humano que el hijo de Dios asumió a través de su concepción en el vientre de María y que ahora es glorificado en el cielo (467, 476, 645). (2) este mismo cuerpo y sangre, junto con el ...

sacerdocio

Religión; Iglesia católica

(1) Of the faithful: The priestly people of God. Christ has made of his Church a "kingdom of priests," and gives the faithful a share in his priesthood through the Sacraments of Baptism and ...

Iglesia Catolica

Religión; Iglesia católica

The Church established by Christ on the foundation of the Apostles, possessing the fullness of the means of salvation which he has willed: correct and complete confession of faith, full sacramental ...

Virgen Maria

Religión; Iglesia católica

The mother of Jesus, who is honored as "ever-virgin" for her perpetual virginity.

altar

Religión; Iglesia católica

The center and focal point of a church, where the sacrifice of Christ on the cross is made present under sacramental signs in the Mass. Among the Israelites the altar was the place where sacrifices ...

ano liturgico

Religión; Iglesia católica

The celebration throughout the year of the mysteries of the Lord's birth, life, death, and Resurrection in such a way that the entire year becomes a "year of the Lord's grace. " Thus the cycle of the ...

templanza

Religión; Iglesia católica

The cardinal moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasure and pro- vides balance in the use of created goods. It ensures the mastery of the will over instinct, and keeps natural desires ...