1. What was the Reformation? The Reformation was the separation of the Church in England and the Roman Catholic Church. The authority before the Reformation was solely held by the Pope and the Prodestants didn’t feel that the Catholic Church could define Christian practices in the way they should be a the time and the Bible wasn’t translated to the people in ways that it was intended. 2. What were the key theological points of the Reformation? The key theological points of the Reformation were that
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about God. Women are not allowed to serve as bishops‚ priests‚ or deacons in the Catholic Churches around the world‚ although Pope Francis and the clergy have clearly stated that there are not enough priests or deacons. In retrospect‚ this would mean that the Catholic Church is choosing to continue sexism instead of providing for the needs of their churches and parishioners throughout the world (Bruni). The Catholic Church has often defended their decision by saying that Jesus had twelve male-only disciples
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The Council of Trent (Latin: Concilium Tridentinum) was the 15th-century Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church. It is considered to be one of the Church’s most important[1] councils. It convened in Trent (then capital of the Prince-Bishopric of Trent‚ inside the Holy Roman Empire‚ now in modern Italy) between December 13‚ 1545‚ and December 4‚ 1563 in twenty-five sessions for three periods. Council fathers met for the first through eighth sessions in Trent (1545-1547)‚ and for the ninth
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Pope Francis said that‚ “The church must speak truthfully and also by her witness: the witness of poverty. If a believer speaks about poverty or the homeless and lives like a pharaoh‚ this is not good.” The Catholic Church consistently teaches about helping the poor and vulnerable but as individuals‚ are people truly acting upon this? In our society‚ homelessness has become a major crisis; it is not only a political‚ economic‚ and social issue but also a moral issue. Through the Scriptures‚ the
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Apostles. Today‚ the Catholic Church amasses over 11.1 billion members and has developed a sophisticated theology and hierarchy led by the papacy. By examining the Reformation‚ it is clear that the Catholic Church was the cause and‚ therefore‚ greatly influenced by it. The Roman Catholic Church was highly criticized due to past events such as the Babylonian Captivity and the Great Schism. In the sixteenth-century‚ large groups of people called for reform. Some argued that church doctrines‚ such as
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OF TWO MAJOR HERESIES ON THE CATHOLIC CHURCH INTRODUCTION This essay will consider two early heresies and their impact on the Church: Gnosticism Arianism Discussion will include: Background Information The Person and Nature of our Lord Jesus Christ The etiology‚ content and current status of each heresy The Church’s response to each The outcome and consequences of these heresies The essay will conclude: Heresies present enormous challenges for the church: “if a kingdom be divided against
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Crisis:Young People Leaving the Catholic Church What role does today ’s Roman Catholic Church play in our culture‚ as it relates to America ’s adolescents‚ teens and young adults? Is there still a place for organized religion in a society were Snookie and the iPad have all but replaced Jesus Christ and the bible? As the newly-elect pontiff Pope Benedict prepares to guide the Roman Catholic Church into the future‚ church leaders are struggling to keep young people from leaving the faith.
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My Mom grew up in the Catholic Church‚ “before the Second Vatican Council” as she says‚ however the only time I visited a Catholic Church was for weddings and funerals. According to my Mother not being a Catholic was unthinkable‚ being Catholic was married with being an American; however my Mom is no longer Catholic and her children were not brought up Catholic‚ Why? I had the pleasure of speaking with Father Ward‚ of the Immaculate Church of Mary‚ Harlingen‚ Texas. Throughout our conversation
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Family Catholic Church‚ located on‚ 5125 S Apopka Vineland Rd‚ Orlando‚ FL 32819. I must say I did feel nervous‚ because this would be my first time in a catholic church; also I have not been to a church in general in several years. The scenery and the parking lot full of cars added to my nervousness. My first impression of the church was astonishing. I was persuaded that most of my attention was focused on how well put and maintained the quality of the church was. As I entered the church through
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The Roman Catholic Church played important roles in the rise of art‚ architecture‚ and culture during the Middle Ages. During the Middle Ages‚ the Church offered a place for Christians who were looking for hope and protection. The Christians believed that someone who lived a good life and followed the rules of God would be rewarded with joyful life in heaven. The Roman Catholic Church used different types of architecture throughout the inside of the churches. Two major styles of churches were built
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