Roman Catholic Church By: Bagapuro, Cristina Fatima S. Castillo, Dianafe ABCA - 4

CHRIST 12 APOSTLES POPE CARDINALS PRIESTS BISHOPS LAITY RELIGIOUS Matthew Mark Luke John Jude Andrew Peter Simon Thomas Bartholomew Philip James FOUNDER

Through apostolic succession, the Church and many historians believe it to be the continuation of the Christian community founded by Jesus in his consecration of Saint Peter.

The Catholic Church traces its foundation to Jesus and the Twelve Apostles. It sees the bishops of the Church as the successors of the apostles and the pope in particular as the successor of Peter, the leader of the apostles.

The Gospel of Matthew supports this view: "... you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church... I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

Officially known as the Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church and represents over half of all Christians and one-sixth of the world's population. Catholic Church

The Church looks to the Pope, currently Benedict XVI, as its highest human authority in matters of faith, morality and Church governance. The Church community is composed of an ordained ministry and the laity.

The Church is the world's oldest and largest institution.

Church Mission Spreading the message of Jesus Christ SacramentsCharity Programs/ Institution 1.Baptism 2.Confirmation 3.Reconciliation 4.Matrimony 5.Anointing of the sick 6.Holy Orders 7.Holy Eucharist Schools universitieshospitals shelters MISSION

The Catholic Church defines its mission as spreading the message of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity.

In carrying out its mission, the Church operates social programs and institutions throughout the world.

These include schools, universities, hospitals, missions and shelters, as well as Catholic Relief Services, Caritas Internationalist and Catholic Charities that help the poor, families, the elderly and the sick.

Belief and some practices Formal Catholic worship is ordered by the liturgy, which is regulated by Church authority. The Eucharist, one of seven Church sacraments and a key part of every Catholic Mass, is the center of Catholic worship.

Marks of the Catholic Church: apostolic catholic holy one

The Catholic Church was founded by Jesus, but acknowledges that the Holy Spirit can make use of Christian communities separated from it to bring people to salvation. The Church teaches that it is called by the Holy Spirit to work for unity among all Christians—a movement known as ecumenism. Modern challenges facing the Church include the rise of secularism and opposition to its pro-life stance on abortion, contraception and euthanasia. In the messianic texts of Old Testament, Christians believe God promises to send his people a savior whom they believe to be Jesus.

The Church teaches that following the example of Jesus helps believers to become closer to him, and therefore to grow in true love, freedom, and the fullness of life. Sinning is considered the opposite to following Jesus, robbing people of their resemblance to God and turning their souls away from his love. Examples of sin include failure to obey the Ten Commandments, failing to love God, or failing to love other people. Sins range from the less serious venial sins, to more serious mortal sins which end a person's relationship with God.

Teaching Authority The Church has defined its doctrines through various ecumenical councils, following the example set by the first Apostles in the Council of Jerusalem. It believes that it is guided by the Holy Spirit and so protected from falling into doctrinal error because of promises that Jesus made to his apostles. Catholic faith is summarized in the Nicene Creed and detailed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

1.I believe in the God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 2.I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. 3.He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and buried. 4.He descended into the death, on the 3rd day, He rose again. 5.He ascended into heaven and seated at the right hand of the Father. 6.He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 7.I believe in the Holy Spirit, 8.the Holy Catholic Church, 9.the communion of saints, 10.the forgiveness of sins, 11.the resurrection of the body 12.and life everlasting. 12 Truths of the Nicene Creed

It teaches that the Holy Spirit reveals God's truth through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium. The sacred scriptures consist of the 73 books of the Catholic Bible. Old Testament=34 books; New Testament=27 books.

Sacred Tradition consists of those teachings believed by the Church to have been handed down since the time of the Apostles. Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition are collectively known as the "deposit of faith". These are in turn interpre-ted by the Magisterium, or the teaching authority of the Church and includes infallible pronouncements of the pope, pronouncements of ecumenical councils, and those of the college of bishops acting in union with the pope to define truths or to condemn interpretations of scripture believed to be false.

According to the Catechism, Jesus instituted seven sacraments and entrusted them to the Church. These are Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony. Sacraments are visible rituals which Catholics see as providing God's grace to all those who receive them with the proper disposition (ex opere operato).