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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uncion de los enfermos

Religión; Iglesia católica

One of the seven sacraments, also known as the "sacrament of the dying," administered by a priest to a baptized person who begins to be in danger of death because of illness or old age, through ...

paz

Religión; Iglesia católica

One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit mentioned in Galations 5:22-23 (736). Peace is a goal of Christian living, as indicated by Jesus who said "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called ...

vida eterna

Religión; Iglesia católica

Living forever with God in the happiness of heaven, entered after death by the souls of those who die in the grace and friendship of God (988, 1020). In preaching the kingdom of heaven, Jesus called ...

Catolico

Religión; Iglesia católica

Una de las cuatro marcas o notas de la iglesia, tomado del credo de Nicea. La iglesia es católica o universal porque posee la plenitud de la presencia de Cristo y los medios de la salvación, y porque ...

Evangelista

Religión; Iglesia católica

One of the four authors to whom is ascribed the writing of the Gospels, i. E. , Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (125, 120). The term is also used for one who works actively to spread and promote the ...

confirmacion, confirmar

Religión; Iglesia católica

One of the ensemble of the Sacraments of Initiation into the Church, together with Baptism and Eucharist. Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy ...

limosna

Religión; Iglesia católica

Money or goods given to the poor as an act of penance or fraternal charity. Almsgiving, together with prayer and fasting, are traditionally recommended to foster the state of interior penance (1434; ...