What does it mean to be Catholic? To be Catholic means to be whole‚ one with community‚ rich in spiritual tradition. Catholicism is a lens or filter which provides a meaningful pattern to our experiences which otherwise would be lacking in life and interest. It is comprised up of faith‚ theologies‚ and many different doctrines; even ethical and spiritual orientations and behaviors. At the same time though‚ it is a community‚ a group of many strong willed people‚ with a particular history.
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acceptable for people all over the world to be open about their sexual orientations towards people of the same sex. It is now very clear and apparent that homosexuals worldwide come from all walks of life and take on nearly every single occupation and career. Many homosexuals have even come to make life long commitments to a single partner and raise families. However‚ homosexuals are repeatedly refused equal rights as heterosexuals‚ and are often discriminated against because of their sexual preferences
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Art and the Roman Catholic Church have ties that go back to the simple foundation of Christianity itself. Through the beginning of the 1st century through modern times‚ art has played a crucial role for the church and it’s 2.1 billion person following. Art has been used to portray events in the history of Catholicism as well as to convey the message of the Bible‚ the Christian religions most valued source of information. Artistic styles have varied throughout the years‚ taking on a gothic look after
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Did the Counter-Reformation create a new and distinctive kind of spirituality? The Counter-Reformation‚ or Catholic Reformation as it is often referred to had ushered in an era of Catholic resistance to the Protestant Reformation. The Counter-Reformation can be defined by the various religious orders which sprang up during this Catholic resurgence and the approach in which they took in regards to responding the various social‚ artistic and political changes brought about by the Protestant Reformation
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mankind treating each other with dignity and it does not allow for racism or discrimination in any form. The Catholic Church has always been aware of social justice in its teachings and when applied to a school environment these themes are referred to as Catholic Social Teaching and is used to address how Christianity is involved with society. The Vatican in their Catechism of the Catholic Church document claims that Social Justice “can be obtained only in respecting the transcendent dignity of man
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in the Roman Catholic Church‚ and therefore should be changed. The act of Clerical Celibacy is not a church indoctrinated order‚ rather it is a discipline and therefore can and should be changed. The act of sexual abuse amongst priests has risen in recent decades and many believe this is due to celibacy in the Catholic Church. Celibacy is the act of abstaining from sexual intercourse‚ especially for reasons of religious vows.(“Celibacy” def. 1) The Catechism of the Catholic Church states:
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Origins of the Catholic Church in Australia. The first Catholics to come along to Australia‚ were amongst the first convicts to step foot on the shores of Port Jackson in Sydney. These Catholics were Irish in origin‚ and brought Catholicism to Australia‚ although Anglican Ministers were trying to stop the spread of Catholicism in Great Britain and her colonies. Most of the Irish who came here came here because of the British persecution of Irish Nationalists. The first obstacle to Catholicism
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Impression of the Catholic Church Today The Church is a Holy place where people pray and worship our creator. It is where we grow as a person bounded with humility‚ passion‚ and serenity or inner peace. But recently‚ the Catholic Church was bombarded with scandals that might ruin the clean image of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church has many scandals that are truly unacceptable. Some of these scandals are Priests with children‚ Gay Priests‚ Priests living a luxurious life‚ and many more
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people enlightened in mind and heart by the word of the Lord‚ and capable of opening the hearts and minds of many to the desire for God and for true life‚ life without end." If you had presented the Year of Faith to me 3 years ago‚ I wouldn’t have seen it as a challenge. I wouldn’t have been inspired‚ or seen it as an opportunity to change my life. Year of Grace‚ Year of Priests‚ those were appealing to me. But Year of Faith presents a challenge. A challenge that‚ a few years ago‚ I wouldn’t have
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Catholic Social Teaching is the central and essential element of the Catholic faith. Its roots go all the way back to Hebrew prophets who announced God’s special love for the poor and called God’s people to a covenant of love and justice. Catholic social teaching is based on our understanding of human life and human dignity. Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ‚ and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. Catholic Social
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