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catholic church

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1. Catholic Churchnoun

   any of several churches claiming to have maintained historical continuity with the original Christian Church

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1. Catholic Churchnoun

   Literally "universal church", the whole body of Christendom, especially before the division into Western and Eastern churches.

2. Catholic Churchnoun

   The Roman Catholic Church, which consists of 23 particular Churches in full communion with the Bishop of Rome.

3. Catholic Churchnoun

   Any of the independent Catholic Churches, such as the Old Catholic Church, the Polish National Catholic Church, or the Orthodox Catholic Church.

4. Catholic Churchnoun

   Any Christian denomination that identifies explicitly as "Catholic" based on its affirmation of the Nicene Creed, such as any of the Anglican Churches.

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1. Catholic Church

   The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide as of 2019. It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilization. The church consists of 24 sui iuris churches, including the Latin Church and 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, which comprise almost 3,500 dioceses and eparchies located around the world. The pope, who is the bishop of Rome, is the chief pastor of the church. The bishopric of Rome, known as the Holy See, is the central governing authority of the church. The administrative body of the Holy See, the Roman Curia, has its principal offices in Vatican City, a small enclave of the Italian city of Rome, of which the pope is head of state. The core beliefs of Catholicism are found in the Nicene Creed. The Catholic Church teaches that it is the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church founded by Jesus Christ in his Great Commission, that its bishops are the successors of Christ's apostles, and that the pope is the successor to Saint Peter, upon whom primacy was conferred by Jesus Christ. It maintains that it practises the original Christian faith taught by the apostles, preserving the faith infallibly through scripture and sacred tradition as authentically interpreted through the magisterium of the church. The Roman Rite and others of the Latin Church, the Eastern Catholic liturgies, and institutes such as mendicant orders, enclosed monastic orders and third orders reflect a variety of theological and spiritual emphases in the church.Of its seven sacraments, the Eucharist is the principal one, celebrated liturgically in the Mass. The church teaches that through consecration by a priest, the sacrificial bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ. The Virgin Mary is venerated as the Perpetual Virgin, Mother of God, and Queen of Heaven; she is honoured in dogmas and devotions. Catholic social teaching emphasizes voluntary support for the sick, the poor, and the afflicted through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. The Catholic Church operates thousands of Catholic schools, universities and colleges, hospitals, and orphanages around the world, and is the largest non-government provider of education and health care in the world. Among its other social services are numerous charitable and humanitarian organizations. The Catholic Church has profoundly influenced Western philosophy, culture, art, music and science. Catholics live all over the world through missions, diaspora, and conversions. Since the 20th century, the majority have resided in the Southern Hemisphere, partially due to secularization in Europe and increased persecution in the Middle East. The Catholic Church shared communion with the Eastern Orthodox Church until the East–West Schism in 1054, disputing particularly the authority of the pope. Before the Council of Ephesus in AD 431, the Church of the East also shared in this communion, as did the Oriental Orthodox Churches before the Council of Chalcedon in AD 451; all separated primarily over differences in Christology. The Eastern Catholic Churches, who have a combined membership of approximately 18 million, represent a body of Eastern Christians who returned or remained in communion with the pope during or following these schisms for a variety of historical circumstances. In the 16th century, the Reformation led to Protestantism also breaking away. From the late 20th century, the Catholic Church has been criticized for its teachings on sexuality, its doctrine against ordaining women, and its handling of sexual abuse cases involving clergy.

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1. catholic church

   The Catholic Church is a global community of believers founded by Jesus Christ, according to their teachings, which is categorized by its hierarchical structure headed by the Pope. With over 1.3 billion members, it is the largest Christian church in the world. Its doctrines are based on the Holy Bible, sacred traditions, and the teaching authority of the Church, often referred to as the 'Magisterium'. Its worship service, known as the Mass, revolves around the Eucharist, which is considered the real presence of Christ. The Catholic Church also administers seven holy sacraments including baptism, communion, confirmation, confession, marriage, holy orders, and anointing of the sick. It is known for its rich tradition in art, music, and education, as well as its commitment to social services and healthcare.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of catholic church in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of catholic church in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of catholic church in a Sentence

1. Adam McKay:

   The Big Short you're talking about the advent of hip hop, child soldiers, the sex scandal in Catholic church and malfeasance in Wall Street - I'm pretty proud of that for Hollywood.

2. Ronald Rasband:

   We are friends with the Catholic Church, i have been part of an official delegation to go to the Vatican and meet with cardinals and others about not only this project and not only our church in Italy but relative to the interrelationship we have with our friends, the Catholics, all over the world, whether it has to do with humanitarian work, refugee work or freedom of religion in the public square.

3. Nedyt Lescano:

   Unlike the Catholic church, we don’t receive any subsidies. We do it all by our own efforts here.

4. Greg Burke:

   Victims should know that the Pope is on their side. Those who have suffered are his priority, and Catholic Church wants to listen to them to root out this tragic horror that destroys the lives of the innocent.

5. Dionisio Garcia:

   The Catholic Church has no role in Santeria.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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